It's an idea that's been floating around for a decade: Rather than charging a battery, can't we just swap it out with a full one? The idea is so far mostly theoretical here, but it's thriving in China. We sent Kevin Williams there to find out whether this is the tech of the future, or a passing fad. Keeping things focused on the Mainland, we've also got a first look at Xiaomi's second car. Its first car, the SU7, is essentially China's version of the Apple Car, sold by a smartphone brand with cutting-edge software. Now, it's got a Tesla Model Y fighter, and it looks inspired by another famous brand. In not-so-famous-brand news, Lucid is still struggling to become a household name. Its future hinges on the Gravity SUV, and Patrick George explains why the stakes are so high. Finally, the last story in today's China-heavy newsletter is a look at how an ultra-Spartan Chinese EV does in a European crash test. It ain't pretty. —Mack Hogan, Deputy Editor | 
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