- CATL deployed its 2,000th battery swap station on June 30, 2026.
- The company aims to have 3,000 stations in China and Hong Kong by end of 2026.
- Battery swap network covers 180 cities across 31 provinces in China.
- CATL is expanding to Western markets via partnerships like with Octopus Energy.
- The network targets urban areas, tourist spots, and commercial districts.
- Expansion plans include major expressway routes across China.
- CATL expects over 4,000 global swap stations by end of 2026, up from zero in 2025.
- Battery swapping is seen as key for commercial transport's future.