NIO and William Li: History, Battery Swap and Brands
How William Li built NIO around premium EVs, battery swapping, BaaS and a user community—and how ONVO and FIREFLY changed its scale and risks.
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CATL and Octopus Energy Form 50-50 JV to Build Europe’s First Heavy-Truck Battery Swap Network
CATL and Octopus Energy launch a 50-50 joint venture to build Europe's first heavy-truck battery swap network. Starting in the UK in 2027, 30+ mega swap hubs will serve 300,000 electric trucks, at costs claimed to undercut diesel.
ONVO L60 Surpasses 100,000 Deliveries as NIO’s Sub-Brand Strategy Clicks Into High Gear
ONVO, NIO's sub-brand, delivers its 100,000th L60 SUV in under 21 months. The 2026 model starts at $28,350 ($19,970 with BaaS subscription) — putting Tesla Model Y-rivaling specs within mass-market reach.
NIO Surpasses 9,000 Battery Swap and Charging Stations, 200 Million Services
Quick Answer NIO has built the world’s largest EV battery swap and charging network. As of June 23, 2026, the company operates 9,003 stations —…
CATL Chocolate Swap Hits 1,650 Stations Across 127 Cities, Targets 3,000 by Year-End
CATL Chocolate Swap network reaches 1,650 stations across 127 cities, targeting 3,000 by year-end. 99-second swaps, five automaker partners, and 10 compatible models.
CATL One-Shell-Two-Cells Sodium-Ion Battery Beats -25C Winter Fade With 15,000 Cycles
CATL's One-Shell-Two-Cells platform allows sodium and lithium cells in the same pack, delivering 15,000-cycle durability and reliable performance at -25 degrees Celsius.
NIO Sets May Delivery Record at 37,705 Units (+62.3% YoY)
NIO delivered a record 37,705 vehicles in May 2026, up 62.3% year-on-year and 28.4% month-on-month, driven by strong ES8 demand and the new Onvo L80 launch.
NIO Delivers Record 37,705 EVs in May: ONVO L80 and ES9 Drive 62% Growth
NIO delivered record 37,705 vehicles in May 2026, up 62.3% YoY, driven by ONVO L80 and ES9 launches as premium EV maker sustains post-profit momentum.
NIO ES9 2026: Price, 620 km Range, 900V Tech and BaaS
The official NIO ES9 China price and specifications, what BaaS changes, the confirmed 10,000-delivery milestone and what buyers still need to verify.
NIO Battery Swap and BaaS Explained: 100 Million Swaps
How NIO battery swapping and BaaS work, with dated network data, buyer cost questions, infrastructure economics and the limits of the model.