Core Insights - NIO Energy and Zhong'an Energy have launched their first batch of 50 charging and battery swap stations in Anhui Province, marking a significant advancement in their strategic cooperation and an important milestone in NIO's open energy ecosystem [1] Group 1: Strategic Developments - The "Charging Partner" program launched by NIO Energy in August 2024 has led to partnerships with 35 city investment and transportation companies across 25 provinces and regions, resulting in nearly 200 charging and battery swap stations being built [1] - NIO has invested approximately 18 billion yuan in charging and battery swap technology and infrastructure, establishing a nationwide network of 8,466 charging and battery swap stations, which is the highest in the industry [1] Group 2: Infrastructure and Services - The network includes 3,627 battery swap stations and 4,839 charging stations, connecting 550 cities through a high-speed battery swap network [1] - NIO has created 80 "Charging Scenic Routes" in areas with underdeveloped infrastructure, allowing electric vehicles to access destinations typically reserved for gasoline vehicles [1] - To date, NIO has provided nearly 95 million battery swap services, with the milestone of 100 million swaps approaching, indicating that battery swapping has become a mainstream energy replenishment method [1]