The first model will be released between the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. The first replaceable battery will be called “choco-swap”
Catl has developedin collaboration with other car manufacturers, ten models of electric vehicles that use replaceable batteries. Yang Jun, the CEO of Evogo, the group’s replaceable battery brand, said that the first model with a “choco-swap” battery will be launched between December and January 2025, with others coming onto the market later. Catl also wants to build by 2025 1,000 battery replacement stations: To speed up the process, the group would like to involve more partners.
REPLACEABLE BATTERIES
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Second CatlEvogo’s service would allow you to replace electric vehicle batteries in one minute. It would therefore be an ideal solution to eliminate the “charging anxiety” linked to plugged-in cars. The “choco-swap” batteries will be available in two standard sizes. The subscription fee will start at 369 yuan per month (around 48 euros to 19 December 2024).
the plan in china
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Yang predicts they could be built in China from 30,000 to 40,000 stations where batteries can be replacedwhich would replace approximately a third of the 100,000 traditional ones currently in existence. In addition, the battery replacement, according to the company, will account for a third of vehicle charging solutions on tap. CatlFurthermore, it is not the only group that is investing in this technology: even competitors such as No And Xpeng they are focusing on battery replacement as a solution for the transition to electric.
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