U Power has secured an order for 1,000 battery-swapping electric truck tractors from Thai logistics provider Whale Logistics.
The first batch of 30 units is slated for delivery in April 2026, marking the first commercial deployment in Thailand.
Whale Logistics has also entered a partnership with U Power to promote broader use of the technology.
The collaboration aims to establish a replicable commercial model to accelerate the adoption of U Power’s smart battery-swapping solutions in additional markets.
“We are pleased to establish a strategic partnership with U Power, a company that shares our commitment in environmental responsibility as we continue to grow our business,” stated Teerachit Sornjang, CEO of Whale Logistics Group.
Whale provides warehousing, yard operations and end-to-end logistics solutions across key strategic locations including Laem Chabang and the Eastern Economic Corridor.
“We look forward to integrating battery-swapping electric truck tractors into our daily operations to advance our Green Logistics strategy, reduce environmental impact, improve operational efficiency and support the long-term, sustainable growth of our logistics business,” Sornjang added.
U Power, which describes itself as a provider of AI-powered solutions for next-generation energy grids and intelligent transportation systems, has long-term ambitions to grow use of its battery-swapping trucks across Southeast Asia.
In August, the company signed a memorandum of understanding with SAIC-Hongyan and UNEX EV to collaborate on deploying 3,000 electric heavy-duty tractors for long-haul transportation and 1,200 electric heavy-duty port-specific short-distance
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