NIO and GAC Group’s energy subsidiaries have agreed to an electric vehicle charging network sharing deal, marking the first major progress in their partnership, which was forged in early May 2024.
NIO and GAC announce charging network partnership
NIO Power and GAC Energy formally inked the charging network sharing agreement on June 7, 2024, according to NIO Global’s announcement on X.
As part of the deal, the two energy units will allow dynamic data sharing between their respective charging platforms. Thus, they can facilitate the two-way interoperability of electric vehicle charging networks.
As mentioned, the charging network sharing agreement is the inaugural endeavor under the strategic cooperation NIO and GAC Group forged on May 8. This wider charging and battery swap partnership primarily aims to unify industry-wide battery standards and management systems.
They seek to offer customers wide coverage, efficient, and user-friendly charging services to further accelerate the shift to clean mobility.
Expanding access to charging stations
GAC Aion, Hyper, and GAC Trumpchi users will officially gain access to NIO’s enormous electric vehicle charging piles via their mobile apps, mini-programs, and in-car charging maps by June 7, 2024.
At the same time, NIO EV owners can also use GAC Energy’s supercharging stations through the same platforms. whenever they want
NIO and GAC users can benefit from enticing discounts of up to 30% when using the other party’s chargers from today through June 30.
Wider partnership
GAC was the 6th Chinese automaker to join NIO’s electric vehicle charging and battery swapping endeavor, just behind Changan, Geely, Chery, JAC, and Lotus.
NIO and GAC will closely work together on key areas related to EV charging and battery swapping, such as follows:
- Battery standards
- Vehicle R&D and customization
- Battery asset management and operation
- Power-swap network development and operation
Moreover, they will also support the mutual launch of their respective charging platforms.
That said, the new charging network sharing agreement marks a huge advancement in China’s EV industry. It enables users of both parties to enjoy a wider charging network through their existing apps and in-car systems. It could pave the way for more convenient and standardized EV charging, potentially accelerating the shift to clean mobility.
