NIO and Shell will develop a network of cobranded battery swap stations in China and Europe
Based on the agreement, NIO and Shell will leverage the strength and offerings of both brands globally to help more drivers to transition to EVs and deliver a differentiated and quality offer to NIO drivers globally – at home, at destinations and on-the-go. Further collaborations in the areas of fleet solutions, loyalty and home charging are part of the strategic partnership.
István Kapitány, Global Executive Vice President of Shell Mobility said:
Decarbonisation is a global challenge that requires broad-reaching, multi-faceted solutions.
“This is the most exciting thing about our new partnership with NIO — the breadth of the collaboration and the value we can offer our EV customers together, both in Europe and in China. Together, we’ll be working to improve every aspect of the EV experience.”
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“This means we’ll offer Shell Recharge high-speed charging at NIO locations and make battery swap available at convenient Shell locations while also offering NIO customers our best home and business charging solutions.”
William Li, Founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer of NIO said:
The cooperation demonstrates Shell’s determination to accelerate the energy transition and commitment to contribute to sustainable development globally.
“We believe that the cooperation between NIO and Shell will bring better services and experience to electric vehicle users worldwide.”
Improving the charging experience for NIO drivers
- Both NIO and Shell will intensify efforts in research and development and battery swapping technologies to further improve the technology and business model.
- NIO and Shell will develop a network of co-branded battery swap stations. Cooperation in China will start with two pilot sites and aim to reach 100 sites by 2025, as well as additional co-branded battery swap stations at Shell EV charging hubs and Shell Recharge fast chargers at NIO locations. Cooperation in Europe will start from exploring pilots in 2022 and scaling rapidly subject to success.
- In Europe, Shell and NIO will collaborate on integrating the Shell Recharge Mobility Service Provider (MSP), providing customers access to one of Europe’s largest roaming EV charging networks through Shell Recharge Solutions (formerly NewMotion).
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SHELL AND NIO COLLABORATE TO IMPROVE CHARGING EXPERIENCE FOR EV DRIVERS, November 25, 2021
