CATL plans major expansion of EV battery swapping stations in China, with uncertain global impact.

China's leading battery maker, CATL, plans a major expansion of electric vehicle (EV) battery swapping stations in 2025. This technology lets EV drivers swap depleted batteries for fully charged ones quickly. While it could work well in China, where EV adoption is high and supported by government policies, its global success is uncertain due to varying EV adoption rates and the need for automaker support. Battery swapping might be most practical for fleet vehicles.

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