Model page · Battery-swap
⇄ XCMG battery-swap tractor
WattTonne Score 37/100 (method v1.0, evidence 2026-08-14 · completeness 71% · 5/7 scored) — see the seven-dimension breakdown.
Specifications & evidence
| Format | Battery-swap |
| Origin | China |
| EU approval status | No EU approval — domestic China format (IVA path possible) |
| Battery | ~350 kWh class, swappable (mfr data, verify) |
| Range (mfr claim) | corridor class |
| Charging / swap | 3–5 min swap |
| Battery warranty | verify |
| Service network | China network |
| Price transparency | NOT published for EU |
| Delivery record | high domestic volumes on Qiji corridors |
The seven-dimension breakdown (method v1.0)
Performance (20%)2/5
Manufacturer statement: driving range 246 km, 3-minute battery swap; manufacturer-sourced figures without independent testing, downgraded one level per “no independent test” rule → 2 points. Reason: no independent testing, downgraded.
source ↗TCO position (20%)n/a — evidence insufficient
No independent TCO calculation. Gap: can be closed by providing a binding quote or an independent TCO model.
Price transparency (10%)1/5
No public official pricing; export quote-based system → A-tier lowest band.
source ↗Compliance & market access (15%)2/5
Manufacturer statement: Africa/multi-region export deliveries + ECE certification claims; European battery-swap version compliance/deliveries unverified, therefore 2 points.
source ↗Warranty (10%)n/a — evidence insufficient
No written warranty terms found. Gap: can be closed by providing written warranty terms.
Service network (15%)2/5
Independent media confirmed XCMG battery-swap technology showcased at bauma 2025 and BYD 400 kWh module battery-swap ecosystem; however, European truck battery-swap network deployment unverified, therefore 2 points.
source ↗Track record (10%)2/5
Manufacturer statement: proven multi-region delivery track record in Africa; no named European deliveries, therefore 2 points.
source ↗Evidence & appeals
Scores v1.0, evidence dated 2026-08-14. Every scored dimension carries a clickable source link. Dimensions marked “n/a — evidence insufficient” carry no score and are excluded from the total. Manufacturers may submit type-approval documents, warranty terms, network maps, reference customers or field-test access for re-scoring: hello@wattonne.com, subject “Scorecard evidence”. Scores are never for sale.