[Lithium Battery: CATL's Chocolate Battery Swap Network Has Cumulatively Built 2,000 Stations Nationwide]

Published: Jul 2, 2026 14:43

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According to the official WeChat account of CATL's Chocolate Battery Swap, as of June 30, a total of 2,000 battery swap stations have been built nationwide, covering 180 cities across 31 provinces, with coverage in small and medium-sized cities exceeding 80%. According to the plan, the total number of Chocolate Battery Swap stations nationwide is set to reach 3,000, covering over 190 cities, with an increased density of stations along expressway trunk routes.

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