Prices and rental plans
On 11 November, a Chinese automaker launched the swappable-battery version of the Beta T1 model on the domestic market: IT之家 reports that the starting price is 5.20 million yuan for the 530 Pro variant and 6.00 million yuan for the 530 MAX, both excluding the battery.
The battery is not included in the price: the company offers rental under two plans. The first provides for 399 yuan per month with a limit of 5,000 kilometers per month; the second costs 599 yuan per month with no mileage limit. The choice between the two therefore depends mainly on the user’s expected mileage, an aspect that the material does not quantify in terms of value for money.
Declared technical specifications
According to information released by the company, the vehicle is fitted with a 54 kWh swappable battery supplied by a Chinese battery manufacturer, with a claimed range of 530 kilometers under the CLTC cycle, the Chinese homologation standard. The battery swap would take 99 seconds, according to the company.
The model is front-wheel drive with a 95 kW permanent-magnet synchronous motor. The declared dimensions are 4,375 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width and 1,572 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,770 mm. It also features a 3.3 kW V2L external power supply function.
On the driver-assistance front, the manufacturer cites a combined Level 2 assistance system, with 12 active-safety functions and 6 cruise-assistance functions, plus a 540-degree panoramic view and a surveillance mode. The cabin includes heated, ventilated and memory seats, wireless smartphone charging, a 15.6-inch central screen, an 8.8-inch instrument cluster and a voice assistant.
What remains to be verified
The material is based on information provided by the company and reported by the outlet: it does not contain independent data on real-world range, battery-swap times under operating conditions, the rollout of the battery-swap station network, or the rental contract terms, such as minimum term or penalties. It does not state whether the model will be sold outside China. These elements are necessary to assess the actual practicality of the battery-swappable model compared with traditional charging.
