Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2026-01-06 14:53Core Viewpoint - CATL and NIO have signed a five-year comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement to enhance collaboration in technology, ecology, and market sectors, aiming to advance the electric vehicle industry and establish a world-class EV industrial cluster in Hefei [1] Technology Collaboration - The focus will be on the joint development of long-life batteries and battery swap adaptation technology, promoting multi-technology route collaboration and prioritizing the implementation of new technologies to enhance product competitiveness [1] Ecological Development - Both companies will work together to establish battery swap technology standards and share resources for battery swap networks, deepening collaboration under business models like Battery as a Service (BaaS) to create an open and shared battery swap ecosystem [1] Market Expansion - There will be a strengthened joint promotion of brand presence in domestic and international markets, aiming to enhance global market influence and share [1]