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Huawei car unit joins CATL's 2,520 station battery swap network in China
Yinwang, the Huawei controlled automotive unit, has signed a strategic cooperation framework with CATL and its swap subsidiary CAES to integrate with CATL's Choco swap network, which operates 2,520 stations across approximately 200 Chinese cities. The deal covers swappable battery packs and station access for vehicles running Huawei's Qiankun smart driving systems, with CATL targeting automated swaps in 99 seconds using cloud connected coordination. The framework agreement was signed by CATL chairman Robin Zeng and Huawei senior vice president Jin Yuzhi, though no vehicle models, launch date or service areas have been announced.
Why it matters
The partnership adds a major technology player to CATL's battery swap infrastructure, potentially accelerating deployment of automated swap capable vehicles in China's 200 city network. For charging operators, the deal signals renewed competition from swap technology backed by two heavyweight suppliers, though the lack of confirmed vehicle models or timelines leaves commercial impact uncertain.