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In China, swapping out an EV battery is as fast as filling up a gas tank

NPR | By John Ruwitch
Published April 17, 2026 at 4:42 AM EDT

In China, some EV owners have the option to swap out a low battery for a fully charged one, instead of waiting at a charging station. The whole process only takes about three minutes.

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John Ruwitch
John Ruwitch is a correspondent with NPR's international desk. He covers Chinese affairs.
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