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Re:BYD says new fast-charging system could be as quick as fi... by teamonkey on Tuesday March 18, 2025 @04:55AM (#43397017)
I believe in China EV batteries are commonly on some kind of subscription system, replaced at service intervals or when their total capacity runs low, so from a consumer point of view it doesn't matter so much if it shortens the battery life. If you’re buying the pack outright it matters more.
Re:BYD says new fast-charging system could be as quick as fi... by raptium on Tuesday March 18, 2025 @05:17AM (#43397198)
China does have some car brands that support battery swapping, with NIO being a notable example that markets this feature. However, their market share isn’t particularly high. It can be said that battery swapping is a common practice in China, but it isn’t the primary method for electric vehicle energy replenishment. Incidentally, NIO vehicles don’t support particularly high charging speeds. High-speed charging can impact battery lifespan, so manufacturers like NIO also prefer to avoid promoting fast charging from their perspective.
Re:BYD says new fast-charging system could be as quick as fi... by teamonkey on Tuesday March 18, 2025 @05:41AM (#43397353)
I wasn't referring to battery swapping, but I can see how my post could be interpreted that way so I've edited it.