Chinese EV manufacturers are charging into the global auto market with their latest products and new technology, including battery swapping.

With just one tap on a display, NIO cars can be automatically parked into a battery-swap station and it takes only three minutes to swap a fully charged battery.

NIO said it aims to install 20 battery-swap stations in Norway's five largest cities and on some of the country's major roads.

Zhang Hui, vice-president of NIO Europe, said the company contributes to sustainable development in China and Europe through a unique technological base, adding their smart and digital experience edge and cloud-based upgraded hardware features are NIO's technical advantages.

A number of Chinese technology giants have recently jumped into the EV market, bringing more competition and innovation to the auto industry.

Xiaomi, a Chinese electronics manufacturer, unveiled in September an EV subsidiary, with a starting capital of 10 billion yuan ($1.57 billion). Guangzhou-based GAC Group announced earlier this year a joint project with Chinese tech giant Huawei to develop a "smart SUV".

Artificial intelligence has been a major feature of many Chinese EVs. With tech companies entering the industry, competition surrounding AI is expected to be more intense.

Xinhua