SE Asia's Initial AI-Integrated Battery-Switching Station Officially Launched by U Power
U Power Launches Southeast Asia's First AI-Integrated Smart Battery-Swapping Station in Phuket, Thailand
U Power, in collaboration with SUSCO Public Company Limited, has unveiled Southeast Asia's first operational AI-integrated smart battery-swapping station in Phuket, Thailand. This pioneering facility, designed for electric taxis and ride-hailing fleets, is the region's first fully operational zero-carbon battery-swapping station[1][2][3].
The Thailand Station incorporates U Power’s proprietary UOTTA battery charging and swapping system, enhancing data transmission and station control logic[1]. It supports multi-model compatibility and is prepared for future Level 4 autonomous vehicles, enabling unmanned, automated battery swaps[1]. The station also includes U Power’s Battery-bank system, incentivizing EV drivers with battery tokens for swapping activities[1][2][3].
This launch follows U Power’s delivery in May 2025 of Southeast Asia’s first battery-swapping compatible taxi fleet in the region, specifically designed for taxis and ride-hailing services[1][2][3]. Future plans with SUSCO involve a wide deployment of this smart swapping infrastructure across SUSCO’s network of around 1,000 fueling stations throughout Thailand[1].
U Power's global expansion continues with ongoing projects and partnerships in Singapore, Macau, Hong Kong, Mexico, Portugal, and South America. The goal is to scale EV adoption and battery swapping infrastructure globally[3][4]. In Macau, U Power has agreed to facilitate the deployment of UOTTA battery-swapping stations and sales of compatible EVs, with plans for approximately 600 four-wheeled and 5,000 two-wheeled vehicles[4].
Johnny Lee, CEO and Chairman of U Power, stated that the Thailand Station is a significant milestone in expanding their global footprint and a pivotal advancement in their joint venture with SUSCO[5]. U Power has also partnered with the Portuguese Taxi Association to establish the joint venture ELMO in Europe.
In Singapore, U Power has launched the "ESP Model" to deploy 5,000 swappable electric vehicles and a corresponding number of UOTTATM stations, and convert 300 existing MG EP taxis into swappable versions[3]. The first UOTTATM smart swapping station in Hong Kong opened in June in Kwai Chung, with plans to build 55 stations to serve taxis, buses, and ferries[3].
The Thailand Station marks a significant step towards U Power's aim of creating a smarter, greener, and more efficient energy future through its smart swapping stations. The station, designed to withstand Phuket's tropical climate, represents U Power's first fully automated EV energy replenishment model and is the first zero-carbon battery-swapping station in the region[1][2][3].
References: [1] U Power. (n.d.). U Power and SUSCO Launch Southeast Asia's First AI-Powered Smart Battery-Swapping Station. Retrieved from https://upower.ai/news/u-power-and-susco-launch-southeast-asias-first-ai-powered-smart-battery-swapping-station [2] U Power. (n.d.). U Power's Thailand Station: Revolutionizing the EV Landscape. Retrieved from https://upower.ai/news/u-powers-thailand-station-revolutionizing-the-ev-landscape [3] U Power. (n.d.). U Power's Global Expansion: A Look at Ongoing Projects and Partnerships. Retrieved from https://upower.ai/news/u-powers-global-expansion-a-look-at-ongoing-projects-and-partnerships [4] U Power. (n.d.). U Power and SAIC Motor–CP Co. Collaborate on Battery-Swapping Technology for MG Taxis. Retrieved from https://upower.ai/news/u-power-and-saic-motor-cp-co-collaborate-on-battery-swapping-technology-for-mg-taxis [5] U Power. (n.d.). U Power's Thailand Station: A Milestone in Global Footprint Expansion. Retrieved from https://upower.ai/news/u-powers-thailand-station-a-milestone-in-global-footprint-expansion
- U Power's innovative AI-integrated smart battery-swapping station in Phuket, Thailand, is a significant contribution to the environmental-science sector, aiming to combat climate-change by promoting renewable-energy and reducing carbon emissions in the industry.
- The station's deployment is not only a testament to U Power's entrepreneurship and investing in technological advancements but also a strategic move in the business realm, especially in the real-estate sector, as it caters to ride-hailing fleets.
- With data-and-cloud-computing playing a crucial role in the station's operations, U Power leverages artificial-intelligence to optimize energy efficiency and facilitate battery swapping, showing progress in the field of science.
- As U Power expands globally, partnerships with various entities in countries like Singapore, Macau, Hong Kong, Mexico, Portugal, and South America align with their vision of scaling EV adoption and building a global network of battery-swapping infrastructure.
- In some regions like Macau, U Power's mission includes not only the deployment of battery-swapping stations but also the sale of compatible EVs, driving growth in the automotive industry.
- The Thailand Station's utilization of U Power’s Battery-bank system incentivizes EV drivers through battery tokens, demonstrating the financial aspect's role in promoting clean energy and fostering a greener future.
- As U Power continues to establish itself as a pioneer in the EV landscape, its smart swapping stations, designed to withstand various climates, represent a vital step towards achieving a smarter, greener, and more efficient energy future.
