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U Power Inaugurates Southeast Asia's First Operational AI-Integrated Battery-Swapping Station
Building a Global Data-Driven Energy Ecosystem Via Partnerships Aiming to Create a Smarter, Greener, and More Efficient Energy Future SHANGHAI, July 21, 2025
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[{"type":"text","content":"Building a Global Data-Driven Energy Ecosystem Via Partnerships Aiming to Create a Smarter, Greener, and More Efficient Energy Future\nSHANGHAI, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U Power Limited (Nasdaq: UCAR) (the \"Company\" or \"U Power\"), a provider of AI-powered solutions for next-generation energy grids and intelligent transportation systems, building on its proprietary UOTTATM electric vehicle (EV) battery-swapping technology, today announced the inauguration of Southeast Asia's first operational smart battery-swapping station (the \"Thailand Station\"), located in Phuket Island, Thailand.\n\nThe commencement of operations at the Thailand Station follows U Power's May 2025 delivery of Southeast Asia's first battery-swapping compatible taxi fleet. This marks not only the first deployment of smart battery-swapping stations launched under U Power's joint venture with SUSCO Public Company Limited (BK: SUSCO), but also the first fully operational 24/7 smart battery swapping station in the entire Southeast Asia region specifically designed for electric taxis and ride-hailing fleets. The collaboration aims to transform Thailand's transportation infrastructure into a more sustainable and AI-driven model, to meet the growing demand for EV energy solutions.\nIn April 2025, U Power, in collaboration with UNEX EV and CP-MG, delivered its first batch of swappable electric vehicles, now operating as taxis and ride-hailing services in Phuket. The official launch of the Phuket station completes the ecosystem loop, from vehicle to swapping station to operational platform, establishing a foundation for a scalable and replicable business model across the region.\nSupporting battery swaps within minutes, the Thailand Station integrates AI-powered battery-swapping solutions and is compatible with multiple vehicle types, including future autonomous vehicles. The weather-resistant Thailand Station is specifically designed to withstand Phuket's tropical climate and provides robust protection against heavy precipitation and high humidity. The Thailand Station, the first zero-carbon battery-swapping station in the region, will be integrated with U Power's Battery-bank system, and will enable EV drivers to earn battery-tokens through swapping activities. This innovative incentive model is expected to scale as additional stations are deployed and more ...