蔚来汽車(Nio)はSvolt Energyとバッテリーの共同開発のための合弁会社を設立する計画, 報告によると

NioはSvolt Energyとの提携を計画していると報じられている, 長城汽車から分社化したバッテリーメーカー, to co-develop large cylindrical batteries for 電気自動車 (電気自動車). この提携は、バッテリーを独自に開発する取り組みが課題に直面した後のNioによる最後の手段と見なされています.

Nio Plans to Establish a Joint Venture with Svolt Energy for Collaborative Battery Development, According to a Report - Car News - 1

The partnership between Nio and Svolt Energy involves joint investment in a pilot production line in Maanshan, 安徽省, with some R&D staff from both companies merging. しかし, both companies will remain independent in terms of manufacturing and procurement.

This partnership model is primarily focused on interim testing and development, and mass production of the batteries may not occur until 2025, according to reports.

Nio had initially announced plans to develop its own batteries, with a dedicated battery team of over 400 people working on various aspects of battery technology. しかし, the company has faced delivery challenges this year, prompting it to delay some significant investments.

Svolt Energy, 一方, is a well-established battery maker in China and has made significant strides in battery technology and production. それは持っています 11 production sites in China and one overseas production site in Germany.

The partnership with Svolt Energy may help Nio leverage the battery maker’s mature technology and processes, potentially reducing the financial and technical burden of battery development.

This move highlights the complexities and challenges involved in developing advanced battery technology for electric vehicles and the importance of collaboration in the rapidly evolving EV industry.