NIO Helps Establish New EV Battery Swap Standard

NIO partners with industry leaders via DKE to establish DIN EN IEC 62840-2, advancing battery swapping standards for electric vehicles. This initiative supports faster, flexible, and sustainable electromobility, matching German preferences where 63% favor swappable batteries.

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Munich, January 27, 2025 – NIO, a global company specializing in intelligent premium electric vehicles, is leveraging its innovative capabilities to support new industry standards in electromobility. The draft standard E DIN EN IEC 62840-2 (VDE 0122-40-2:2024-12) for battery swapping systems in electric vehicles marks a significant milestone. This achievement results from collaborative efforts within the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE), where NIO has worked alongside other industry players involved in battery swapping systems. The DIN EN IEC 62840 series of standards aims to ensure the reliability, interoperability, and safety of battery swapping technology in the German market.

The collaboration’s goal was to integrate the important international industry standard series IEC 62840 into the German standardization framework. This integration is intended to promote battery swapping as an alternative to conventional charging methods, fostering a future of faster, more flexible, and sustainable electromobility. The DKE, as Germany’s standardization organization for electrical engineering, electronics, and information technology, provides the platform to involve all stakeholders interested in standardization efforts.

“As a pioneer in electromobility, we see it as our responsibility not only to develop innovative technologies but also to actively contribute to shaping industry-wide standards,” said Kajsa Ivansson Sognefur, Head of Power Europe at NIO. “Establishing the DIN standard for battery swapping systems is a crucial step toward making electromobility faster, more flexible, and more sustainable. We are proud to have collaborated within the DKE and with other industry players to create a future-proof infrastructure that meets user needs and advances the industry’s development.”

Majority of Germans Favor Swappable Batteries

Currently, electric vehicles predominantly use permanently installed batteries. However, a representative Ipsos survey commissioned by the TÜV Association indicates that a significant majority of respondents recognize the advantages of swappable batteries. According to the survey, 63 percent of Germans believe that swappable batteries are better suited than permanently installed ones for saving time during charging and extending battery life.

The TÜV Association identifies the lack of uniform norms and standards as the greatest obstacle to the development and establishment of battery swapping models. There are currently no standardized swappable battery systems across manufacturers. Implementing a uniform technology would significantly reduce the costs associated with building a nationwide infrastructure. Additionally, it would enhance sustainable resource use within the industry, as battery swapping models positively affect battery health and longevity. To capitalize on these benefits and prepare electromobility for the future, NIO is advocating for uniform standards and is actively involved in shaping them.

Source: NIO News

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