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Looking like sometime next year according to this: https://www.electrifying.com/blog/article/nio-to-launch-three-brands-in-uk-from-2025
I’m not sure the model you’re looking at will be part of the initial roll out though, and it seems there are issues around where to locate the battery-swap stations so still some hurdles to overcome. For me, the battery-swap stations are a huge game-changer when it comes to EVs. 3 minutes to change a battery as opposed to several hours to charge one is far more practical.

I totally agree. I'm lucky to have my own front driveway and will be getting a wall charger fitted by end of the year. I'm in two minds now whether to lease a PHEV, go full EV, or, just buy a Dacia Jogger (great vfm) until such time that NIO has launched and bedded in. All I need is something capable of seating five comfortably, with plenty of room in the boot for luggage and a large dog. So a big suv really. Plus capable of getting from London to Manchester/Leeds on a single charge. You'd think NIO will plan to have something reachable in respect of battery swap stations in both those areas. I don't want to give my money to that nutjob Musk and there's plenty of options from every other manufacturer to think about in the meantime. But what a gamechanger it could be, very exciting. I hope your investment brings the rewards that you deserve, it's a bold move.