Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-02-09 02:22Core Insights - NIO plans to build 1,000 battery swap stations by 2026 and expand its charging routes to 100, including the Silk Road route this year [1][6] - The company achieved a significant milestone of 100 million battery swaps, which took 2,819 days since the first swap, indicating the successful transition from concept to large-scale operation [6] - Daily battery swap service volume has surpassed 100,000, demonstrating the growing acceptance of battery swapping as a mainstream solution for electric vehicle charging in China [6] Group 1 - NIO's founder and CEO Li Bin announced the expansion plans for battery swap stations and routes [1] - The company has invested over 18 billion yuan in charging and swapping infrastructure over the past 11 years, with over 2,100 patents filed [6] - The first battery swap station was established in May 2018, and the company has achieved an average of over 12 million swaps per year since then [6] Group 2 - The first user to complete the 100 millionth battery swap was a customer from Hangzhou, who received a reward of 100,000 points in the app [6] - The battery swapping model has gained high recognition from users, partners, and the industry, contributing to its growth as a preferred charging solution [6]