Geely takes 30% stake in Nio’s battery swap unit
Geely has acquired a 30% stake in Nio’s battery swap unit. The deal could help increase utilisation of the swap network by bringing in more vehicles.
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Geely has acquired a 30% stake in Nio’s battery swap unit. The deal could help increase utilisation of the swap network by bringing in more vehicles.
NIO and Geely said they will cooperate on EV charging and battery swapping in China. The move could help connect their networks and expand access for drivers, but the source gives limited detail on timing and scope.
Nio and Geely said they will deepen cooperation on charging infrastructure and battery swapping. The move could expand access to swapping and charging networks and support shared standards.
NIO said it signed definitive agreements giving a Geely Holding subsidiary a 30% stake in NIO Power, the unit that operates its swap stations and chargers. The deal values NIO Power at about RMB16 billion ($2.4 billion) and includes an asset contribution plus RMB640 million in cash.
Chery Commercial Vehicle presented its Phoenix heavy-duty trucks in Europe under the C&C Trucks brand. The lineup includes a battery-electric version and a range-extender version, both linked to a mobile battery-swapping system.