Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2026-01-30 05:37Core Viewpoint - Kandi Technologies Group's subsidiary, Zhonghuan Electric (Zhejiang) Technology Co., Ltd., has signed a three-year strategic cooperation agreement with CATL's Times Kijiji Green Energy Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. to focus on the mass production of heavy-duty truck battery swap stations, aiming to promote the large-scale development of the new energy vehicle charging market [1][4]. Group 1 - The cooperation is an extension of the previous recognition between Zhonghuan Electric and CATL, as Zhonghuan Electric has successfully entered CATL's global supplier system [3]. - Kandi Technologies has been a pioneer in the battery swap ecosystem for new energy vehicles, with Zhonghuan Electric possessing a core team with over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry [3]. - Zhonghuan Electric's self-developed smart battery swap equipment integrates multiple patented technologies, achieving efficient battery swaps in 90 seconds and providing an open battery swap solution compatible with multiple brands and models [3]. Group 2 - This partnership is a significant step in CATL's "Ten Thousand Stations Plan," which aims to establish a standardized battery swap service network across the country [4]. - The goal of the "Kijiji Battery Swap" solution is to build approximately 900 battery swap stations by 2026, leveraging the strengths of both companies for resource sharing and complementary advantages [4]. - According to iResearch, the annual compound growth rate of China's new energy heavy-duty truck market is expected to reach 25% from 2025 to 2030, with domestic sales projected to reach 500,000 units and global sales to reach 1.2 million units by 2030 [4].