AI-Enhanced Battery-Swapping Station in Southeast Asia Officially Opens Its Doors

U Power's First AI-Integrated Battery-Swapping Station in Southeast Asia Now Operational

U Power, a leading provider of integrated AI and battery-swapping solutions, has recently inaugurated Southeast Asia's first operational AI-Integrated battery-swapping station. Located in Phuket Island, Thailand, this significant milestone marks a pivotal advancement in U Power's joint venture with SUSCO Public Company Limited [1].

The Thailand Station, as it is named, is the first zero-carbon battery-swapping station in the region and is integrated with U Power's Battery-bank system. Designed to withstand Phuket's tropical climate, it provides robust protection against heavy precipitation and high humidity [2]. This station supports battery swaps within minutes and is compatible with multiple vehicle types, including future autonomous vehicles [3].

U Power, in collaboration with UNEX EV and CP-MG, delivered its first batch of swappable electric vehicles operating as taxis and ride-hailing services in Phuket [4]. EV drivers can earn battery-tokens through swapping activities at the Thailand Station.

The Thailand Station is the first deployment of smart battery-swapping stations under U Power's joint venture with SUSCO Public Company Limited. Johnny Lee, CEO and Chairman of U Power, commented that this station represents a pivotal advancement in their joint venture with SUSCO and their vision to build a comprehensive battery-swapping ecosystem [5].

Beyond Thailand, U Power's strategic partner UNEX EV has also signed a Letter of Intent with Didi Mobility to deploy UOTTA™ battery-swapping vehicles for ride-hailing and car rental services in Mexico. This indicates a growing global impact of U Power’s technology in accelerating the green transformation of transportation beyond Southeast Asia [6].

U Power's AI-integrated battery-swapping stations are set for broader regional and global expansion. In Hong Kong, a three-phase plan to build 55 stations to serve taxis, buses, and even ferries is underway. U Power also plans to launch its first station in Peru, in partnership with local ride-hailing platform Ualabee, in South America [7].

In Singapore, U Power launched its "ESP Model" aiming to deploy 5,000 swappable EVs and a corresponding number of UOTTATM stations, while converting 300 existing MG EP taxis into swappable versions [8]. In Macau, U Power has agreed to facilitate the deployment of UOTTA battery-swapping stations and sales of compatible EVs, starting with approximately 600 four-wheeled and 5,000 two-wheeled compatible battery-swapping vehicles [9].

U Power has also signed an agreement with Beijing Foton to promote battery-swapping compatible electric heavy trucks, buses, and vans in Southeast Asia, South America, Hong Kong SAR, and Macau SAR markets [10].

The Thailand Station's operational status signifies a significant step in deploying U Power's proprietary UOTTA™ battery-swapping technology for electric heavy trucks and other commercial vehicles. This move promotes the adoption of green, zero-emission electric heavy trucks for logistics and port operations, addressing rising demand for sustainable commercial transportation in Thailand and the region [1][2][3].

Furthermore, enabling faster turnaround times and operational efficiencies for commercial fleets through AI-powered battery-swapping stations as an alternative to traditional charging is a significant advantage [1][2]. U Power's strategic partnerships and global expansion plans position the company as a leading provider of integrated AI and battery-swapping solutions, with a scalable model for green commercial logistics and smart mobility [1][4].

In summary, U Power's AI-integrated battery-swapping stations are currently operational in Southeast Asia with active deployments in Thailand and are set for broader regional and global expansion, driving a significant impact by enabling scalable, sustainable, and smart mobility solutions for heavy commercial vehicles and other EV segments [1][2][3][4][5].

References: [1] U Power Limited. (2025). U Power and SUSCO Public Company Limited Sign MOU for Joint Venture to Deploy Smart Battery-Swapping Stations in Thailand. Retrieved from https://www.upower.ai/news/upower-and-susco-public-company-limited-sign-mou-for-joint-venture-to-deploy-smart-battery-swapping-stations-in-thailand

[2] U Power Limited. (2025). U Power Delivers First Batch of Swappable Electric Vehicles in Phuket, Thailand. Retrieved from https://www.upower.ai/news/u-power-delivers-first-batch-of-swappable-electric-vehicles-in-phuket-thailand

[3] U Power Limited. (2025). U Power Signs MOU with UNEX EV and CP-MG to Deploy Smart Battery-Swapping Stations in Thailand. Retrieved from https://www.upower.ai/news/u-power-signs-mou-with-unex-ev-and-cp-mg-to-deploy-smart-battery-swapping-stations-in-thailand

[4] U Power Limited. (2025). U Power Announces Strategic Partnership with Portuguese Taxi Association to Establish Joint Venture ELMO in Europe. Retrieved from https://www.upower.ai/news/u-power-announces-strategic-partnership-with-portuguese-taxi-association-to-establish-joint-venture-elmo-in-europe

[5] U Power Limited. (2025). U Power Inaugurates First Operational AI-Integrated Battery-Swapping Station in Southeast Asia. Retrieved from https://www.upower.ai/news/u-power-inaugurates-first-operational-ai-integrated-battery-swapping-station-in-southeast-asia

[6] U Power Limited. (2025). U Power and Didi Mobility Sign LOI for Deployment of UOTTA™ Battery-Swapping Vehicles in Mexico. Retrieved from https://www.upower.ai/news/u-power-and-didi-mobility-sign-loi-for-deployment-of-utta-battery-swapping-vehicles-in-mexico

[7] U Power Limited. (2025). U Power to Launch First Smart Swapping Station in Hong Kong. Retrieved from https://www.upower.ai/news/u-power-to-launch-first-smart-swapping-station-in-hong-kong

[8] U Power Limited. (2025). U Power to Launch ESP Model in Singapore. Retrieved from https://www.upower.ai/news/u-power-to-launch-esp-model-in-singapore

[9] U Power Limited. (2025). U Power to Facilitate Deployment of UOTTA Battery-Swapping Stations and Sales of Compatible EVs in Macau. Retrieved from https://www.upower.ai/news/u-power-to-facilitate-deployment-of-uotta-battery-swapping-stations-and-sales-of-compatible-evs-in-macau

[10] U Power Limited. (2025). U Power Signs Agreement with Beijing Foton to Promote Battery-Swapping Compatible Electric Vehicles in Southeast Asia, South America, Hong Kong SAR, and Macau SAR Markets. Retrieved from https://www.upower.ai/news/u-power-signs-agreement-with-beijing-foton-to-promote-battery-swapping-compatible-electric-vehicles-in-southeast-asia-south-america-hong-kong-sar-and-macau-sar-markets

AI-Enhanced Battery-Swapping Station in Southeast Asia Officially Opens Its Doors