NIO Introduces Flexible Battery Subscription Service in the Netherlands

2024-12-04 green

Netherlands, Wednesday, 4 December 2024.
NIO launches a service in the Netherlands allowing temporary battery upgrades, enhancing travel convenience with flexible capacity options.

Service Launch and Expansion

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer NIO has expanded its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) offering to include a Flexible Upgrade Service in the Netherlands, alongside Germany, Norway, and Sweden as of December 3, 2024 [1][5]. This innovative service allows customers to switch between a standard 75 kWh battery and a larger 100 kWh battery, providing up to 30% additional range when needed [1][2].

Subscription Details and Benefits

The flexible subscription service is priced at €169 per month for the standard battery, with users having the option to upgrade to the larger capacity battery for €289 monthly [2][5]. This service particularly benefits drivers planning long trips or vacations, as the battery upgrade can be easily arranged through the NIO app a day in advance [1]. The company has established a network of 10 battery swap stations across the Netherlands, facilitating quick three-minute battery exchanges [1].

European Market Progress

NIO’s European expansion has shown significant progress, with the company recently achieving 100,000 battery swaps in Europe [2]. The company currently operates 59 battery swap stations across its European markets [2], demonstrating its commitment to building a comprehensive charging infrastructure. This development comes as NIO celebrates broader milestones, including operating over 2,700 swap stations in its home market of China [4].

Strategic Vision

According to Kajsa Ivansson Sognefur, Head of NIO Power Europe, this service represents a step toward more user-friendly electromobility [1][5]. ‘With the flexible battery upgrade, European NIO users benefit from freedom of choice, comfort and peace of mind when it comes to their range – all at a lower cost,’ she states [5]. This approach aligns with NIO’s strategy to make electric vehicle ownership more flexible and accessible [GPT].

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