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NIO ET7 leaving a fourth-generation NIO Power Swap Station

Batteries and charging

Battery swapping: China's networks and the UK outlook

China now has thousands of stations that change an EV's battery in minutes. In the UK the first swapping plan is for lorries, not cars, and it is not due until 2027.

7 Nov 2026 · 3 min read

GAC render of an SUV using assisted driving at a city crossroads, with sensor rings and a guided path

China Tech Watch

Hands-off and eyes-off driving: China vs UK rules

China has approved its first eyes-off cars on set roads and is writing tough national rules for driver assistance. The UK allows hands-off motorway systems now, with true self-driving law due in the second half of 2027.

7 Nov 2026 · 4 min read