Chinese battery swapping technology firm U Power has entered a strategic partnership agreement with Whale Logistics in Thailand through its U SWAP subsidiary to promote the deployment of commercial battery-swapping electric trucks in Thailand.

Whale Logistics is an integrated logistics service provider offering warehousing, yard operations and end-to-end logistics solutions. It has ordered 1,000 battery-swapping trucks from U Power, starting with 30 units to be delivered in April 2026.

The order is part of U Power’s move into commercial operations in Thailand and its long-term growth strategy for the deployment of battery-swapping commercial trucks in southeast Asia. Through the collaboration, U Power aims to establish a repeatable commercial model to accelerate the adoption of its smart battery-swapping solutions in additional markets.

“We are committed to building a comprehensive battery-swapping electric vehicle ecosystem for commercial transportation, and this partnership marks a significant step forward to expanding our existence in the ASEAN market,” said Johnny Lee, U Power’s CEO.

Source: U Power