Core Insights - The establishment of the chocolate battery swap station in Jinan marks a significant milestone, bringing the total number of chocolate swap stations in China to over 700, with a target of 1,000 stations by 2025 [1][3] - The chocolate battery swap network has been deployed in 39 cities across the country, with 11 cities, including Chongqing, Shenzhen, and Jinan, achieving a "swap freedom zone" where users can find a station within 10 minutes and complete a battery swap in 99 seconds [1][3] Summary by Region - The Yangtze River Delta region has established 179 stations, covering key cities such as Shanghai and Hangzhou, and is progressing towards county-level battery swap services [3] - The Sichuan-Chongqing region has 123 stations, with Chongqing achieving full coverage in the main urban area and a high density of 15 stations in Yubei District, becoming a model for high-quality energy replenishment in the west [3] - The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region has laid out 121 stations, steadily advancing towards full coverage of the capital economic circle [3] - The Greater Bay Area has 116 stations, covering seven cities including Guangzhou and Shenzhen, with ongoing efforts to enhance the network density [3] Future Plans - The chocolate battery swap network aims to establish over 2,500 stations in more than 120 cities by 2026, creating a more convenient, economical, and safe energy replenishment ecosystem [3] - A collaboration between JD Auto, Times Electric, and GAC has been announced to launch a new vehicle during the JD Double Eleven shopping festival, aiming to simplify the car purchasing process and integrate it with the battery swap network for a seamless service experience [3]