As a long-time owner of a BBA (Benz, BMW, Audi) vehicle, I had little interest in electric cars for quite some time. After all, the range and charging time of electric vehicles were major deterrents for me. But times have changed. This time, my friend was driving a NIO car, and through his explanations, I realized how impressive domestic electric cars have become.
The mere presence of over 1.900 battery swap stations, including 500+ on highways, was enough to amaze me. These stations essentially cover all provincial-level administrative regions in China, as well as major service areas and highway exits. No wonder people say NIO is a "construction giant." The incredible number of these stations truly reflects China's infrastructure prowess.
Due to years of development, during the National Day holiday, while other fuel car owners were queuing up at gas stations and new energy car owners were anxiously waiting to charge, NIO users remained calm. They could leisurely enter a NIO battery swap station, complete the process without getting out of the car or communicating with staff, and finish the battery swap in three minutes with just a press of a button inside the car. This made swapping batteries even more convenient than refueling—remarkably effortless!
Additionally, during the National Day holiday, NIO users could enjoy a policy of free battery swap service fees. For those unfamiliar, NIO’s battery swap fee consists of a basic electricity fee and a service fee. NIO merely collects the basic electricity fee on behalf of local power companies, while the service fee is used by NIO to operate and maintain the battery swap stations. Waiving the service fee during the holiday means providing free services to NIO users, which is quite heartwarming.
For users traveling long distances, NIO's battery packs can be upgraded with flexible daily rentals. This way, you can enjoy longer range without wasting money. Combined with NIO's network of over 1.900 battery swap stations nationwide, whether upgrading the battery or swapping it, you can pick it up in one place and return it anywhere across the country. Just choose the nearest swap station, making your journey as free as borrowing a power bank. With such capability and service, who wouldn't be impressed?
