U Power Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with Whale Logistics Group to deploy up to 1,000 battery-swapping electric truck tractors in Thailand, marking U Power’s commercial entry into the Southeast Asian market. The first batch of vehicles is scheduled for delivery in April 2026, with phased deployment planned thereafter.
The rollout will begin with an initial delivery of 30 electric truck tractors, forming the foundation for large-scale adoption across Thailand’s heavy-duty freight sector. Deployment will focus on key logistics hubs, including the Eastern Economic Corridor and the Laem Chabang port area, where demand for high-utilisation commercial transport is concentrated. Whale Logistics plans to integrate the electric tractors into its warehousing and yard operations, replacing diesel-powered fleets with zero-emission alternatives.
The partnership is centred on U Power’s battery-swapping technology, which enables rapid energy replenishment and minimises vehicle downtime compared with conventional charging models. The system is supported by AI-driven energy management tools designed to optimise grid interaction, balance peak and off-peak loads, and improve overall fleet operating efficiency. The project is positioned as a scalable model for expanding battery-swapping electric truck deployments across the wider ASEAN region, supporting Thailand’s green logistics and decarbonisation objectives.