SAIC-GM-Wuling has announced a partnership with CATL to introduce battery swap technology to the logistics vehicle segment, marking a new application for the technology. The companies unveiled the initiative on Monday, highlighting its potential to improve the efficiency and economic viability of commercial vehicle operations.
The collaboration will integrate CATL’s Choco-SEB (swapping electric block) solution into logistics vehicles, enabling rapid battery swaps tailored to operational needs. This approach is expected to enhance energy replenishment processes for logistics fleets while supporting cost-effectiveness and reliability in operations.
Previously focused on shared mobility vehicles, CATL’s battery swap technology offers modular flexibility to meet varying mileage requirements. The company launched its EVOGO brand in 2022 and expanded its battery swapping network across multiple Chinese cities, including Xiamen and Fuzhou. CATL has also applied similar solutions to heavy trucks, broadening the technology’s reach across different vehicle types.
The company plans to expand its infrastructure with over 500 battery swap stations by 2025 and 3,000 by 2027, with an ultimate goal of establishing 10,000 stations in the long term. This ambitious rollout underscores the growing interest in battery swap solutions as a practical alternative for electric vehicle energy management.
This initiative marks the first deployment of CATL’s battery swap system in the logistics vehicle market, building on its success in passenger and shared mobility applications. By addressing the unique demands of logistics operations, the partnership aims to support more efficient and sustainable fleet management.
