Yes! EV Drivers with Choice & Time Downgrade Their Batteries! - CleanTechnica

The article discusses the growing popularity and advantages of battery swapping for electric vehicle (EV) drivers, focusing on ONVO and its parent company NIO, which offer battery swapping as an alternative to owning a fixed battery pack. This system allows drivers to quickly exchange batteries, providing flexibility not only in convenience but also in battery capacity choice. Notably, a significant portion of ONVO L90 owners—about 40%—opt to downgrade from the standard 85 kWh battery to a smaller 60 kWh battery. This decision is motivated by cost savings on the annual rental fee (reduced by 3,600 yuan) and the realization that many drivers do not require large battery capacities for their typical driving needs. The trend highlights a broader insight that many EV drivers overestimate their range requirements and that smaller batteries can suffice once drivers become accustomed to EV usage patterns. This supports the argument that EVs need a reasonable base range but not necessarily very large batteries for most users. Additionally, the article