Nio expands battery swap coverage to 500 stations in Guangdong

Nio reached 500 battery swap stations in Guangdong province by October 2026, completing over 17 million swaps there.

Nio achieved county-level battery swap coverage across Guangdong province by reaching 500 stations as of October 11, 2026. This expansion followed 72 new stations added since April 2025, bringing the province’s network to 500 sites. The province accounts for approximately 13% of Nio’s nationwide battery swaps, with over 17 million cumulative swaps completed there. Nio’s highway swap network in Guangdong covers 9 north-south routes, 11 east-west routes, and 16 major urban clusters connecting over 550 cities. This dense coverage supports Guangdong’s 76.3% year-on-year vehicle sales growth in the first eight months of 2026. The achievement demonstrates Nio’s ability to scale swap infrastructure in a single province, improving access for EV users in that region. However, the fact sheet notes no demonstrated cost reduction or access expansion for EV users beyond Guangdong’s county-level network. The source does not confirm whether this network density translates to lower costs or wider availability for broader populations. The 13% share figure is approximate, and sales growth reflects only the first eight months of 2026.

Source: CnEVPost