Study on Vehicle Supply Chain Operation Mode Selection Based on Battery Leasing and Battery Swapping Services

Considering the impact of battery leasing service and swapping on vehicle supply chain operation mode, a with manufacturer asset company is investigated. Decision models are formulated in three cases: (a) both services provided by manufacturer; (b) company; (c) company. The optimal decisions for cases derived compared. results show that: (1) When increasing time cost coefficient smaller, it advisable to provide services; otherwise, should only service. (2) actively provide-the service, since provision can increase its profit. (3) mode providing chain. (4) provides “free ride” enjoy benefits extending time. (5) With high new energy vehicles (NEVs) limiting their development China, an effective measure facilitate diffusion (NEVs).