Battery Swapping
Battery swapping replaces an electric car’s depleted battery with a charged one at a station in a few minutes.
What is Battery Swapping?
Some brands in China and Europe operate swap stations. It can be combined with renting the battery. Only cars designed for it can use swap stations. Swap systems can also take batteries out of service for slow, gentle charging.
How it works
A robot under the car unbolts the battery and fits a fully charged one.
Why it matters for your car
Stations are few and brand-specific. Check who owns the battery and how its condition is guaranteed.
Other terms
- Atkinson Cycle
- Battery Registration (Battery Coding)
- Boot Capacity (Cargo Volume)
- Charging Modes (Mode 2, 3, 4)
- Cylinder Block (Engine Block)
- Door Ding (Parking Dent)
- Engine Balance (Primary And Secondary)
- Glow Plug Warning Light (Preheat Light)
- Oscilloscope
- Public Charging Tariffs
- Rear Quarter Panel (Rear Wing)
- Recovery Points
- Shift Interlock
- Snow Socks (Textile Snow Chains)
- Spare Wheel
- Starter Motor
- Torque Converter Lock-up Clutch
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Tyre Pressure Gauge
- Wireless Phone Charging