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NIO Patents Multi-Level Battery Swap Stations for Electric Vehicles

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NIO has secured a patent for an innovative multi-level battery-swapping garage system. The Chinese automaker’s latest innovation represents a strategic shift in addressing one of the most pressing challenges in EV adoption: efficient and cost-effective battery replacement infrastructure.

The newly approved patent introduces a two-tier design that’s remarkably different from NIO’s existing battery swap stations. This architectural breakthrough promises to minimize construction expenses while maximizing space utilization – a crucial factor in urban environments where real estate comes at a premium.

At the heart of NIO’s multi-level battery-swapping garage lies a sophisticated drive mechanism that orchestrates the entire swap process. The system efficiently guides vehicles to designated parking spaces where a fixed swapping unit performs the battery replacement. This streamlined approach marks a departure from conventional single-level stations, potentially setting a new standard for EV infrastructure development.

NIO's multi-level battery-swapping

NIO’s expanding network demonstrates the company’s commitment to infrastructure development:

  • 2,602 battery-swapping stations deployed
  • 868 stations strategically placed along highways
  • 4,067 charging stations established
  • 23,911 charging piles installed
  • Access to 1.11 million third-party charging points

The multi-level design’s cost-reduction potential could accelerate the deployment of battery-swapping infrastructure across markets. By optimizing space usage and operational efficiency, NIO positions itself to scale its services while maintaining economic viability.

This patent, filed in 2017 and approved by China’s National Intellectual Property Administration in October 2024, signals NIO’s long-term vision for sustainable EV infrastructure. The company’s forward-thinking approach suggests a future where battery swapping becomes as commonplace as traditional refueling.

When it comes to revolutionizing EV infrastructure, NIO’s multi-level solution might just be the power play the industry needs.

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