U Power Launches Southeast Asia’s First AI-Integrated Battery-Swapping Station
Building Smarter, Greener, and More Efficient Energy Solutions Through Strategic Partnerships
U Power Limited (Nasdaq: UCAR) has officially opened Southeast Asia's first fully operational AI-powered battery-swapping station on Phuket Island, Thailand. This marks a major step in deploying intelligent energy infrastructure tailored for electric taxis and ride-hailing fleets.
The Thailand Station is part of U Power’s joint venture with SUSCO Public Company Limited and follows the May 2025 launch of Southeast Asia’s first battery-swapping compatible taxi fleet. This station operates 24/7, supporting quick battery swaps within minutes and is designed to withstand Phuket’s tropical climate, including heavy rain and high humidity.
Integrated AI Solutions for Efficient EV Energy Replenishment
The station leverages U Power’s proprietary UOTTA™ technology, integrating AI to optimize battery swaps and support multiple vehicle types—including future autonomous vehicles. It also features a zero-carbon design and incorporates U Power's Battery-bank system.
EV drivers can earn battery-tokens as incentives when swapping batteries, encouraging adoption and usage. This system is built to scale with additional stations and compatible vehicles across the region.
Completing the EV Ecosystem in Phuket
Earlier in April 2025, U Power, alongside UNEX EV and CP-MG, delivered swappable electric vehicles now operating as taxis and ride-hailing cars in Phuket. The opening of the Thailand Station completes the loop, linking vehicles, swapping stations, and operational platforms into a scalable and replicable business model.
Expanding a Global Data-Driven Energy Network
U Power follows a “Vehicle-Station-Cloud-Token” framework to create an intelligent energy infrastructure that connects mobility energy with digital energy trading. This framework supports the adoption of autonomous vehicles and prepares for a future of automated, unmanned mobility.
By deploying smart battery-swapping stations worldwide, U Power addresses critical challenges in mobility energy and works closely with governments and industry partners to build smarter, greener, and more efficient energy systems.
Key Collaborations and Regional Deployments
- Beijing Foton: Promoting battery-swapping electric heavy trucks, buses, and vans across Southeast Asia, South America, Hong Kong SAR, and Macau SAR.
- Singapore: Launching the "ESP Model," aiming to deploy 5,000 swappable EVs and build a matching number of UOTTA™ stations, including converting 300 MG EP taxis.
- Macau: Partnering with a local ESP to deploy UOTTA™ stations and compatible EVs—starting with approximately 600 four-wheeled and 5,000 two-wheeled vehicles.
- Hong Kong: Opening the first UOTTA™ smart swapping station in Kwai Chung, with plans for a total of 55 stations serving taxis, buses, and ferries.
- Europe: Collaborating with the Portuguese Taxi Association through the joint venture ELMO.
- South America: Planning the first station launch in Peru in partnership with local ride-hailing platform Ualabee.
About U Power Limited
U Power Limited provides AI-integrated energy solutions that link electric vehicles with advanced energy infrastructure. Their technology optimizes mobility and grid performance by turning EVs into dynamic energy assets.
Leveraging AI algorithms, U Power supports autonomous EV driving, enhances energy replenishment efficiency, and enables load balancing across peak and off-peak periods. The company focuses on building intelligent ecosystems that merge transportation with smart energy grids.
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