Energy & Science
China Embraces Battery-Swapping System for Electric Vehicles
- Government said to plan for common standards for swap services
- Tesla tested battery swapping in U.S., decided against rollout
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China is stepping up efforts to facilitate initiatives that allow swapping electric-vehicle batteries on-the-go, seeking to further spur the adoption of EVs in the world’s biggest car market.
The government is working to establish common industry standards for the procedure, which allows drivers to pull in and quickly swap out their electric car’s battery rather than having to plug it in to recharge, a procedure that can take hours, people familiar with the matter said. The goal is to enable drivers to change batteries at any facility, no matter what car they have, they said, asking not to be identified discussing a private matter.