CATL installs 2,000 battery-swapping stations, cuts e-truck refueling time to five minutes
China's CATL plans to install 2,000 battery-swapping stations by 2027, offering a faster refueling option for electric trucks. Wang Bing, a truck driver in Hainan, switched to a new e-truck and benefits from five-minute battery swaps, saving over 20,000 yuan per month. This innovation aims to address both range anxiety and reduce charging demands on the power.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 20:40 UTC
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