Qian Zhan Wang·2025-08-11 11:05Group 1 - The core issue highlighted is the mismatch between the lifespan of electric vehicle batteries and the vehicles themselves, with a call for the industry to address battery longevity urgently [2] - Current warranty periods for new energy vehicle batteries are typically 8 years, while vehicles can last over 15 years, leading to potential battery health issues after significant mileage [2] - By 2025 to 2032, nearly 20 million new energy vehicles are expected to face battery warranty expiration, emphasizing the need for long-life batteries and planning for post-warranty services [2] Group 2 - The battery is considered the heart of new energy vehicles, with performance directly impacting range, acceleration, charging speed, and overall vehicle lifespan [2][3] - Battery costs account for 40%-50% of the total vehicle cost, making battery lifespan critical for the overall lifecycle cost of the vehicle [5] - Current lithium-ion battery technology has a limited cycle life of 1000-2000 cycles, which does not meet the long-term usage demands of vehicles [5] Group 3 - NIO is actively developing long-life batteries and ensuring battery safety through its battery swap stations, which conduct comprehensive health checks on batteries during swaps [7] - NIO has established over 8,100 charging and battery swap stations nationwide, with more than 3,400 battery swap stations, leading the industry in infrastructure [8] - The battery swap process is efficient, taking as little as 2 minutes and 24 seconds, providing convenience and reliability for users [8]