CATL and Sinopec team up to build nationwide battery swap network
The partnership targets the construction of at least 500 stations in 2025 and a long-term goal of 10,000.
Battery leader CATL and energy giant Sinopec have signed a strategic agreement to jointly develop a national battery swapping network in China. The partnership targets the construction of at least 500 stations in 2025 and a long-term goal of 10,000.
Leveraging Sinopec’s extensive station network and CATL’s advanced battery technology, the collaboration aims to create a convenient, efficient, and scalable battery swap ecosystem. The companies will integrate CATL’s Choco-Swap and QiJi platforms to support a wide range of passenger and commercial vehicles.
Subsidiaries CAES and QIJI Energy also signed agreements with Sinopec Sales Co., Ltd. to advance the “10,000 Battery Swap Stations Vision,” aligning with China’s dual-carbon goals and enhancing the EV experience.
“This partnership is about making battery swapping as seamless as refueling,” said Yang Jun, CEO of CAES.
With major automakers already on board, the initiative marks a significant step toward a standardized, nationwide energy network supporting China’s transition to clean mobility.
