Global Infrastructure SherpaU Power and Whale Logistics partner to deploy 1,000 battery-swapping heavy-duty trucks in Thailand
U Power and Thailand-based Whale Logistics formalized a strategic partnership in December 2025 to deploy 1,000 battery-swapping heavy-duty trucks in Thailand. This collaboration, which also involves heavy truck supplier SAIC Hongyan Automotive and technology company UNEX EV, aims to boost operational efficiency for electrified highway logistics by enabling quick battery swaps. The first batch of heavy truck tractors is expected for production and delivery by May 2026, following successful operational testing of prototype vehicles.
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The prototype vehicles underwent three months of full-condition road testing, during which the key systems were thoroughly evaluated. Following full-stack integration, all technical parameters met design specifications and aligned with Whale Logistics’ requirements for electrified highway logistics transportation, enabling the companies to move to mass production. Supported by U Power’s UOTTA battery-swapping solution, which enables battery swaps within minutes, electric trucks can match the operational efficiency of legacy fuel-powered trucks, the company said.
"U Power has completed comprehensive operational testing and full-stack integration of the battery-swapping system for heavy-duty truck prototype vehicles it has designed for sale in Thailand."
"U Power’s collaboration with Thailand-based Whale Logistics to deploy 1,000 battery-swapping heavy-duty trucks in the country."
"heavy truck supplier SAIC Hongyan Automotive"
"technology company UNEX EV"
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