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 to follow.
The rollout will commence with an initial delivery of 30 electric truck tractors, targeting high-utilisation logistics hubs including the Eastern Economic Corridor and the Laem Chabang port area. Whale Logistics plans to integrate the electric tractors into its warehousing and yard operations, replacing diesel fleets with zero-emission alternatives.
The partnership is anchored around U Power’s battery-swapping technology, which enables rapid energy replenishment and reduced vehicle downtime compared with conventional charging. The system will be supported by AI-driven energy management tools to optimise grid interaction, manage peak and off-peak loads, and improve fleet operating efficiency.