Electric cars could soon recharge in record time. An American company has unveiled an innovative battery that enables a vehicle to charge in just 10 minutes, thanks to a new technology.

An EV has to be equipped with the right technology to receive a swap — and not many models around the world currently have it. Automakers have to buy into the idea, and EV adoption among consumers also has to grow, so that investing in new infrastructure seems worthwhile. Consumers also have to be comfortable not owning their battery.

Could battery swapping change the landscape for electric cars in the UK? While this technology could thrive in China, its success in other nations remains uncertain. Battery swapping enables EV drivers to exchange their depleted battery for a fully charged one within minutes at a designated station.

The world’s largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles says it will get into battery swapping in China in a big way starting next year.

China's leading electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, CATL, has announced plans to significantly expand its battery swapping infrastructure in 2025. The company aims to establish 1,000 battery swap stations across China,

The Chinese battery maker plans to build more than 1,000 swapping stations in 2025. CATL has already co-developed 10 electric vehicles that will be supported by its network. Nio is the leader in EV battery-swapping and already operates over 2,

With a commanding lead over the global EV battery market, CATL now has a new target as it looks to phase out gas-powered vehicles. CATL announced plans to roll out 1,000 EV battery swap stations across China next year as electric models continue to gain market share.

Ten new EV models using the battery swap technology will be developed by CATL and its partners such as Changan Auto and FAW Group, chairman says.