Nio Sets 146,649 Battery Swaps Record, Recalls 246,000 Vehicles
Nio completed 146,649 battery swaps on February 15, setting a new single-day record and pushing cumulative swaps past 100 million across 3,750 stations, including over 1,000 on expressways. The automaker recalled 246,000 ES8, ES6 and EC6 vehicles produced between March 2018 and January 2023 over a software-related display fault, deploying over-the-air updates and service center fixes.
1. Single-Day Battery Swap Record
Nio completed 146,649 battery swaps on February 15, its highest single-day total, pushing cumulative swaps past 100 million across 3,750 stations, including over 1,000 on expressways. This surge during the Spring Festival highlights growing reliance on its charging ecosystem and may boost ancillary service revenues.
2. Recall of 246,000 Vehicles
The automaker recalled 246,000 ES8, ES6 and EC6 models produced between March 2018 and January 2023 due to a software-related display fault that can darken key screens. Nio plans to deploy over-the-air updates and upgrade service centers where necessary to restore full functionality.