<div id="readability-page-1"><blockquote><ul><li>GAC Aion will launch a battery swap version of the Aion RT in April, while BAIC Arcfox is set to unveil a battery swap sedan.</li><li>CATL is accelerating infrastructure construction, planning to build over 3,000 battery swap stations in China by the end of 2026.</li></ul></blockquote><figure id="attachment_137303"><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026030606030986.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1200" height="676" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026030606030986.jpg"/><figcaption id="caption-attachment-137303">(Image credit: Arcfox)</figcaption></figure><p>CATL (HKG: 3750, SHE: 300750) is gaining more automaker support for its battery swap expansion, with GAC Aion and BAIC Arcfox both preparing new models that support the battery giant's Choco-SEB solution.</p><p>GAC Aion announced Thursday that it will officially launch a battery swap version of the Aion RT in April, featuring a 99-second ultra-fast full-charge experience.</p><p>For reference, the updated Aion RT was launched in September 2025. The family sedan comes in four variants, with official prices ranging from 99,800 yuan ($14,460) to 123,800 yuan.</p>    <div>        <p><span>Join us on </span>            Telegram            <span> or </span>            Google News        </p>    </div><p>Following closely, Arcfox announced Friday that a battery swap version of its new-generation spacious pure-electric family sedan will soon make its official debut.</p><p>The new model will also plug into CATL's Choco swap network, promising consumers a 99-second ultra-fast energy replenishment experience.</p><p>The announcements mark an accelerated rollout of CATL's battery swap ecosystem in the Chinese market, which is expected to further reshape the EV charging landscape.</p><figure id="attachment_137304"><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026030606031312.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026030606031312.jpg"/><figcaption id="caption-attachment-137304">(Image credit: GAC Aion)</figcaption></figure><p>This is not the first time automakers have adopted CATL's battery swap solution. GAC Aion previously launched the Aion UT super in November 2025, targeting the 100,000 yuan market segment.</p><p>The model features charging and swapping mode. Under the battery rental scheme, the starting price is just 49,900 yuan, while the full vehicle purchase price starts at 89,900 yuan.</p><p>CATL has previously established partnerships with both automakers, including signing a 10-year comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with GAC Group in November 2025.</p><p>CATL and BAIC signed a cooperation agreement in June 2024 to collaborate deeply in areas including skateboard chassis and the development of battery swap models.</p><p>With the growing number of cooperative models, CATL is significantly accelerating the nationwide construction of its battery swap infrastructure.</p><p>By the end of 2025, the company had built 1,020 Choco swap stations in just one year, with its service network covering 45 key cities across the country.</p><p>Driven by strong business momentum, CATL raised its 2026 station construction target at the end of 2025 to over 3,000, up from the previous goal of 2,500.</p><p>The company's long-term goal is to reach 30,000 Choco swap stations and open a franchise program, while adopting high-performance sodium-ion batteries on a large scale starting in 2026.</p>    <div>        <div>            <p><img width="768" height="432" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025111006095259-768x432.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025111006095259-768x432.jpg"/>                            </p>        </div>        <div>            <p>Firefly won't integrate with CATL's battery swap network, Nio's William Li says</p>            <p>Firefly uses safer, higher-performance liquid-cooled battery packs, while CATL employs air-cooled packs primarily targeting the ride-hailing market, Li said.</p>                    </div>    </div>    <p>($1 = 6.9032 yuan)</p>                                                                                </div>

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<p>CATL is expanding its battery swap ecosystem with GAC Aion and BAIC Arcfox launching new models that support its Choco-SEB solution. GAC Aion will debut a battery swap version of the Aion RT in April, while BAIC Arcfox will unveil a battery swap sedan. CATL plans to build over 3,000 battery swap stations in China by 2026, significantly enhancing its infrastructure. This initiative aims to reshape the EV charging landscape, with a focus on ultra-fast charging experiences for consumers.</p>

CATL's battery swap ecosystem expands as GAC and BAIC set to launch new models