CATL's Choco-swap battery exchange network reaches 2,000 stations across 180 cities

CATL/Choco-Swap Battery Swap Network

CATL announced that its Choco-swap battery exchange network reached 2,000 operational stations as of July 1, 2026, spanning 31 provinces and 180 cities. The network grew from 1,020 stations at end-2025, reaching 2,000 in seven months with 200+ new stations per month in Q2 2026. CATL targets exceeding 3,000 stations by year-end 2026.

• 2,000 stations across 180 cities represents the world's largest battery swap network by station count.
• Growth from 1,020 to 2,000 stations in seven months (Q4 2025 to Q2 2026) shows acceleration in deployment.
• 80%+ coverage in small and medium-sized cities indicates network density beyond major urban centers.
• Planned 1,000 highway stations in 2027 would establish a backbone grid connecting major provinces and routes.