How much does a single battery swap cost?

Single battery swap charge = Fixed service fee + Electricity fee * Added power The fixed service fee is RMB 30 ($4.2) or RMB 50 each time, which varies from site to site. Under the new charging scheme, different sites may have different service fee per kWh, and the service fee may be different for different time slots.

How much does a Nio battery swap cost?

NIO’s previous pricing formula was straightforward: Service fee (30 or 50 CNY per swap) + electricity cost * kWh swapped = total swap cost. In this older model, the service fee remained fixed regardless of how much electricity was exchanged, which led many users to run their batteries as low as possible before swapping.

How does a new battery swap structure affect Nio owners?

This behavior led to reduced flexibility and potential inconvenience for NIO owners. The new structure offers two options, both of which primarily base the cost on the amount of energy swapped. This approach aims to encourage more frequent battery swaps, potentially improving the overall user experience.

How much does a kWh swap cost?

Under the first option, users will pay a minimal basic service fee of 9.9 RMB per swap, plus a combined rate for electricity and service based on the energy exchanged. The second option simplifies this further, charging a total unit price per kWh that includes both electricity and service costs.

How long does a battery swap take?

It's larger and can accommodate 23 battery packs. The battery swap process is also quicker and takes just 144 seconds. NIO says that a single station can provide up to 480 swaps per day. The battery swap is more convenient and likely faster than refueling because the driver does not have to get out of the car.

Can a Nio battery exchange be done at home?

Given the substantial size of the batteries, up to over 100 kWh depending on the model, it’s clear that the operation can’t be performed at home. Therefore, it requires a visit to Nio Power Swap stations, where battery exchanges take place. These stations are relatively compact and fully automated.