Nio's battery swap service sets a new record during China's peak travel period for the Spring Festival holiday, offering 146,649 battery swaps on February 15, 2026. This achievement comes as the company continues to expand its charging and battery swap infrastructure, with plans to build 1,000 new stations in 2026. Nio's investment in this technology has been significant, with over RMB 18 billion ($2.6 billion) invested over the past 11 years, securing more than 2,100 patents. The company's battery swap model is now a mainstream solution for recharging EVs in China, with 3,750 stations across the country, including 1,022 along highways. Despite initial skepticism, Nio has continued to enhance its charging and battery swap networks, laying the foundation for profitability and providing a convenient and efficient solution for EV owners during the busy holiday travel season.
