Nio is a Chinese auto maker that offers an alternative to charging: just swapping out the whole battery whenever you need it. I borrowed one of their cars. ■...

china leading the world in battery-swapping technology.

  • KnilAdlez [none/use name]
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    10 months ago

    I figured this was the way the tech would go. That or like, draining a liquid electrolyte and pumping in more like a regular gas station

    • FloridaBoi [he/him]
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      10 months ago

      You’d probably have to swap out the anodes or cathodes or whatever too

      • KnilAdlez [none/use name]
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        10 months ago

        Eventually, yeah, but that could be part of monthly or maybe even yearly service