The world's largest manufacturer of electric vehicle batteries, CATL, has officially launched its EVOGO battery swap service in China with the opening of the first four stations on Xiamen Island, Fujian Province, on April 18.
CATL's network of fast battery swap stations on the island and the surrounding area is expected to grow to 30 by the end of this year, when drivers located anywhere in Xiamen will find an EVOGO battery swap station within a radius of 3 kilometers (1.8 miles).
Operated by CATL subsidiary Contemporary Amperex Energy Service Technology Ltd. (CAES), the EVOGO battery swap service will provide EV consumers an alternative to recharging, allowing those without access to a charger to enjoy the EV experience.