[Lithium Battery: BAIC Group And CATL Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement]

Published: Apr 27, 2026 18:36

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On April 25, BAIC Group, CATL, and Time Power officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The three parties will collaborate on the development of battery-swapping vehicle models, the construction of a super-swap integrated recharging network, and battery lifecycle management. BAIC Group is among the first partners to join CATL's Chocolate Super Swap sharing network. As of April 2026, CATL's Chocolate battery swap stations have cumulatively built over 1,470 stations nationwide, covering 99 cities. It is expected that by the end of 2026, the number of swap stations nationwide will exceed 3,000, with service coverage expanding to nearly 190 cities.

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