NIO opens EV charging network to DEEPAL’s users

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On April 23, DEEPAL, the new energy vehicle brand under Changan Automobile, announced that it has officially signed a cooperation agreement with NIO on electric vehicle (EV) charging interoperability.

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Under the agreement, starting in May, the 200,000 DEEPAL users will be able to charge their vehicles at over 20,000 NIO charging stations nationwide. DEEPAL cars' owners will be able to use the DEEPAL App and in-car systems to locate, navigate to, and activate NIO's facilities and fulfill payments.

In addition to DEEPAL, NIO has stated that it will also establish charging interoperability with apps, mini-programs, and in-car systems from other brands under Changan Automobile.

NIO has already forged similar partnerships with SAIC General Motors (SAIC-GM), Geely Automobile, and Ji Yue.

On April 18, SAIC-GM announced its cooperation with NIO, adding more than 10,000 NIO EV charging spots to SAIC-GM' Ultium energy replenishment network. According to their agreement, SAIC-GM will integrate its vehicles with NIO's charging stations, covering multiple high-frequency locations such as highways, business districts, office areas, residential areas, tourist spots, and hotels.

On April 3, Wuhan NIO Energy Co., Ltd. ("NIO Energy") and Wuhan Jidu Automobile Service Co., Ltd., the entity behind Baidu and Geely's cooperative Robocar brand Ji Yue, formally announced the cooperation on interconnecting their charging networks in Wuhan city, Hubei province.

The collaboration will entail Ji Yue gradually integrating into NIO Energy's nationwide network of open charging stations, spanning across various high-traffic scenarios such as expressways, business districts, office districts, residential compounds, scenic spots, and hotels. Subsequently, Ji Yue’s users will be able to access real-time information about NIO's charging piles, including their locations, prices, and current statuses, through the Ji Yue's APP, Robocar mini-program, and energy mini-program. They can efficiently carry out operations such as charging and payment by scanning QR code.

On March 27, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. officially signed an open platform cooperation agreement with NIO Energy. Per the agreement, vehicle owners of Geely's Galaxy range, GEOME range, Lynk & Co, ZEEKR, and smart brands will gain access to real-time information about NIO charging piles via their respective brand apps. This information includes location, pricing, availability, and navigation guidance, facilitating seamless charging experiences.