U Power will supply 1,000 battery-swapping heavy-duty electric trucks and charging infrastructure to Whale Logistics for nationwide deployment in Thailand. This establishes a critical electric logistics network,.
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Partner
UNEX EV
company · 1 deals
Leganés, Spain-based UNEX EV is an electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider specializing in the design, installation, and operation of charging solutions for public and private sectors. Part of the UNEX Group, the company has installed over 1,000 charging points across Spain since its founding in 2021.
U Power
company · 1 deals
U Power (NASDAQ: UP) is a Chinese provider of battery-swapping services and integrated energy solutions for electric vehicles, operating a network of 'U Power Super Charging Stations' primarily in China.
Whale Logistics
company · 1 deals
Sydney-based Whale Logistics is a global provider of comprehensive logistics and supply chain solutions, specializing in ocean, air, and land freight, warehousing, and customs brokerage across Australia, New Zealand, China, and the USA.
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Deal Analysis
The deployment of 1,000 battery-swapping heavy-duty trucks in Thailand by May 2026 represents a significant cross-border collaboration to electrify highway logistics. This strategic partnership, formalized in December 2025, brings together Australia-based Whale Logistics, Spain's UNEX EV for charging infrastructure, and China's SAIC Hongyan as the truck supplier. The initiative specifically targets enhanced operational efficiency through quick battery swaps, addressing a key challenge for heavy-duty EV adoption in long-haul transport. The phased rollout, commencing with prototype testing before the first batch delivery, indicates a methodical approach to integrating this advanced transport solution.
- Deployment of 1,000 battery-swapping heavy-duty trucks in Thailand.
- Involvement of Australia-based Whale Logistics and Spain-based UNEX EV in a Thailand-focused transport deal.
- First batch of heavy truck tractors expected for production and delivery by May 2026.
- SAIC Hongyan Automotive, a Chinese heavy-duty truck manufacturer, supplying the vehicles.
Source Intelligence
KEY DETAILS
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.
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U Power’s collaboration with Thailand-based Whale Logistics to deploy 1,000 battery-swapping heavy-duty trucks in the country.
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designed for sale in Thailand.
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Signing
The strategic partnership, which was formalized in December 2025
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Expected Close
paves the way for the production and delivery of the first batch of heavy truck tractors by May 2026.
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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U Power
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"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."
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Whale Logistics
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"U Power’s collaboration with Thailand-based Whale Logistics to deploy 1,000 battery-swapping heavy-duty trucks in the country."
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SAIC Hongyan Automotive
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"heavy truck supplier SAIC Hongyan Automotive"
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UNEX EV
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"technology company UNEX EV"
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