Huawei and CATL partner to automate battery swapping with intelligent driving systems
By Eve
Huawei's automotive technology unit Yinwang has signed a strategic partnership with CATL and its Chocolate Swap battery swapping service, announced on 19 October 2026. The collaboration will integrate Huawei's intelligent driving technology with CATL's battery swap network to automate the entire process from station entry to exit, with battery swaps targeted to complete in 99 seconds. Five battery swap compatible models are planned for market launch in 2027, including vehicles from the Dongfeng Huawei Epicland brand and GAC Huawei's Aistaland brand, though technical specifications and pricing have not been disclosed.
Why it matters
This partnership signals a major infrastructure play combining automated vehicle technology with battery swapping networks, potentially creating new procurement opportunities for integrated charging and swapping stations. With CATL's network spanning 2,520 stations across 200 Chinese cities, the automation could accelerate battery swap adoption and influence future EV infrastructure tenders requiring intelligent vehicle compatibility.
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- https://www.donanimhaber.com/huawei-ve-catl-ortakligi-batarya-degisimini-otomatiklestirecek--211943
- Original title
- “Huawei ve CATL ortaklığı batarya değişimini otomatikleştirecek”
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- 22 October 2026
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