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CATL and Octopus launch Swaptopus battery-swap network

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 2:37 PM UTC · How we work

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CATL and Octopus Energy announced the Swaptopus battery-swap network for European commercial trucks.
Swaptopus will use CATL’s TECTRANS II modular battery delivering 170 Wh/kg, 13% above average.
The system adds 0.6 tonnes payload and reaches up to 1,000 km range after 25-minute 80% charge.
A MoU with DHL Group adds Quibo Energy and FleetBoost’s FleetBooster trailer using CATL batteries.
Swaptopus aims to support over 300,000 electric trucks and unlock more than £30 billion private investment.

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CATL and Octopus Energy announced the Swaptopus battery-swap network for European commercial trucks.
Swaptopus will use CATL’s TECTRANS II modular battery delivering 170 Wh/kg, 13% above average.
The system adds 0.6 tonnes payload and reaches up to 1,000 km range after 25-minute 80% charge.
A MoU with DHL Group adds Quibo Energy and FleetBoost’s FleetBooster trailer using CATL batteries.
Swaptopus aims to support over 300,000 electric trucks and unlock more than £30 billion private investment.