Zhong Guo Jin Rong Xin Xi Wang·2025-08-18 08:45Core Viewpoint - The successful launch of the NIO battery swap station in Dingri, Tibet, marks the completion of the G318 Sichuan-Tibet battery swap route, enhancing the convenience of electric vehicle travel in the region [1][4]. Group 1: Infrastructure Development - The G318 Sichuan-Tibet battery swap route spans 2950 kilometers, featuring 15 battery swap stations, with an average of one station every 200 kilometers [1]. - NIO has invested over 18 billion yuan in the research, construction, and operation of charging and battery swap infrastructure [6][7]. - As of August 16, 2025, NIO has established 142 battery swap stations and 247 charging stations in the Sichuan-Tibet region, with a total of 8167 charging and battery swap stations nationwide, leading the industry [6][7]. Group 2: Clean Energy Initiatives - Tibet has abundant solar and hydropower resources, and since the 18th National Congress, it has focused on becoming a national clean energy base, with significant developments in solar, geothermal, wind, and other renewable energy sources [3]. - The battery swap stations in Tibet, such as the one on Lhasa Cijue Lin Avenue, operate entirely on clean energy, significantly reducing carbon emissions from the energy source [4]. Group 3: Market Growth - The number of new energy vehicles in Tibet surpassed 10,000 by June 2024, with the market share increasing from 2.3% in 2021 to 24.4% [3]. - NIO has successfully connected multiple routes to Tibet, including the G318, G109, and G214, and has developed 80 scenic routes for electric vehicle travel [7]. Group 4: Social Responsibility - NIO has actively engaged in ecological protection initiatives, including the "Clean Parks" program, and has contributed vehicles to local law enforcement to enhance their operational capabilities in remote areas [7]. - The company aims to create a sustainable future by producing low-carbon electric vehicles and expanding charging infrastructure [7].