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U Power Signs an MOU with NV Gotion to Supply Swapping-Enabled EV Batteries and Develop Battery-Bank Solutions for Thailand and the Broader ASEAN Markets

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U Power (NASDAQ:UCAR) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NV Gotion to develop and deploy swapping-enabled EV batteries and battery-bank solutions in Thailand and Southeast Asia. The partnership will focus on developing battery modules for various vehicle types, from two-wheelers to heavy-duty trucks.

This agreement adds to U Power's expanding ecosystem in Thailand, which includes partnerships with Pattaya AI Terminal for battery-swapping stations, SUSCO for fueling station locations, and agreements with SAIC, EZZY Transporter, Sumitomo Mitsui, and Auto Drive EV for compatible EVs. The collaboration aims to establish comprehensive battery-bank operations, including battery leasing and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) solutions.

U Power (NASDAQ:UCAR) ha firmato un Memorandum d'Intesa strategico (MOU) con NV Gotion per sviluppare e implementare batterie per veicoli elettrici con tecnologia di scambio rapido e soluzioni di batterie a banco in Thailandia e nel Sud-est asiatico. La collaborazione si concentrerà sulla realizzazione di moduli batteria per diversi tipi di veicoli, dai motocicli ai camion pesanti.

Questo accordo si aggiunge all'ecosistema in espansione di U Power in Thailandia, che comprende partnership con Pattaya AI Terminal per stazioni di scambio batterie, SUSCO per le localizzazioni delle stazioni di rifornimento, e accordi con SAIC, EZZY Transporter, Sumitomo Mitsui e Auto Drive EV per veicoli elettrici compatibili. La collaborazione punta a stabilire operazioni complete di batterie a banco, inclusi servizi di leasing batterie e soluzioni vehicle-to-grid (V2G).

U Power (NASDAQ:UCAR) ha firmado un Memorando de Entendimiento estratégico (MOU) con NV Gotion para desarrollar e implementar baterías para vehículos eléctricos con sistema de intercambio rápido y soluciones de bancos de baterías en Tailandia y el sudeste asiático. La alianza se enfocará en crear módulos de batería para diversos tipos de vehículos, desde motocicletas hasta camiones pesados.

Este acuerdo se suma al ecosistema en expansión de U Power en Tailandia, que incluye asociaciones con Pattaya AI Terminal para estaciones de intercambio de baterías, SUSCO para ubicaciones de estaciones de combustible, y acuerdos con SAIC, EZZY Transporter, Sumitomo Mitsui y Auto Drive EV para vehículos eléctricos compatibles. La colaboración busca establecer operaciones integrales de bancos de baterías, incluyendo el arrendamiento de baterías y soluciones vehicle-to-grid (V2G).

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U Power (NASDAQ:UCAR) a signé un protocole d'accord stratégique (MOU) avec NV Gotion pour développer et déployer des batteries de véhicules électriques à échange rapide et des solutions de banques de batteries en Thaïlande et en Asie du Sud-Est. Ce partenariat se concentrera sur le développement de modules de batteries pour différents types de véhicules, des deux-roues aux poids lourds.

Cet accord vient s'ajouter à l'écosystème en expansion de U Power en Thaïlande, qui comprend des partenariats avec Pattaya AI Terminal pour les stations d'échange de batteries, SUSCO pour les emplacements des stations-service, ainsi que des accords avec SAIC, EZZY Transporter, Sumitomo Mitsui et Auto Drive EV pour des véhicules électriques compatibles. La collaboration vise à établir des opérations complètes de banques de batteries, incluant la location de batteries et des solutions vehicle-to-grid (V2G).

U Power (NASDAQ:UCAR) hat ein strategisches Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) mit NV Gotion unterzeichnet, um in Thailand und Südostasien austauschbare EV-Batterien und Batterie-Bank-Lösungen zu entwickeln und einzusetzen. Die Partnerschaft konzentriert sich auf die Entwicklung von Batteriemodulen für verschiedene Fahrzeugtypen, von Zweirädern bis hin zu Schwerlast-Lkw.

Diese Vereinbarung ergänzt das wachsende Ökosystem von U Power in Thailand, das Partnerschaften mit Pattaya AI Terminal für Batterie-Wechselstationen, SUSCO für Tankstellenstandorte sowie Vereinbarungen mit SAIC, EZZY Transporter, Sumitomo Mitsui und Auto Drive EV für kompatible Elektrofahrzeuge umfasst. Die Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, umfassende Batterie-Bank-Betriebe aufzubauen, einschließlich Batterie-Leasing und Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)-Lösungen.

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  • Agreement is currently only at MOU stage, not a binding contract
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  • Faces potential competition in rapidly growing Southeast Asian EV market

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U Power's MOU with NV Gotion strengthens its battery-swapping ecosystem in Southeast Asia, expanding its strategic footprint in Thailand's growing EV market.

U Power has signed a strategic MOU with NV Gotion, a vertically integrated battery manufacturer, to jointly develop swapping-enabled EV batteries and battery-bank solutions for Thailand and broader Southeast Asian markets. This partnership will focus on creating battery modules for various vehicle types from two-wheelers to heavy-duty trucks, while establishing comprehensive battery-swapping infrastructure.

This agreement represents another strategic building block in U Power's Thailand expansion, complementing several other partnerships formed over the past year. These include agreements with Pattaya AI Terminal for battery-swapping stations, SUSCO for positioning at fueling stations, and vehicle partnerships with SAIC, EZZY Transporter, Sumitomo Mitsui, and Auto Drive EV.

The NV Gotion partnership addresses a critical component in U Power's ecosystem - securing reliable battery supplies through a partner with end-to-end capabilities from raw material mining to manufacturing and recycling. This vertical integration is particularly valuable in the battery-swapping model, where standardized, high-quality batteries are essential for system reliability.

For U Power, this MOU potentially accelerates its transition from simply providing EV battery-swapping solutions to becoming a broader smart energy grid solutions provider. The partnership's focus on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) applications suggests U Power is positioning itself at the intersection of transportation and energy infrastructure, where swappable batteries can serve both vehicle mobility and grid stabilization functions.

Thailand represents a strategic market for this technology, with its growing EV adoption and government support for electrification. By establishing a comprehensive ecosystem of partners spanning infrastructure, fuel station networks, vehicle manufacturers, and now battery production, U Power is creating significant entry barriers for competitors while addressing the complete value chain of EV adoption challenges.

SHANGHAI, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U Power Limited (Nasdaq: UCAR) (the "Company" or "U Power"), a provider of comprehensive electric vehicle ("EV") battery-swapping solutions on track of becoming a smart energy grid solutions provider, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (the "MOU") with NV Gotion Co., LTD("NV Gotion"), a globally recognized leader in new energy battery manufacturing, to deploy swapping-enabled EV batteries, and develop battery-bank solutions for compatible EVs in Thailand and the broader Southeast Asia region.

Specifically, pursuant to the MOU, both parties will establish a strategic partnership to jointly develop battery modules and packs for a variety of EVs including two- and three-wheelers, pickup trucks, vans, light-duty trucks, as well as heavy-duty trucks and establish a battery-swapping infrastructure in Thailand. In addition, both parties will jointly develop comprehensive battery-bank operations to support this infrastructure, including battery leasing and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) solutions.

Of note, over the last year, U Power has signed several MOUs and joint ventures aiming to create an ecosystem comprised of battery-swapping stations (agreement with Pattaya AI Terminal Co., Ltd) strategically positioned at fueling stations (agreement with SUSCO Public Company Limited (BK: SUSCO)), to support a variety of compatible EVs (agreements with SAIC, EZZY Transporter, Sumitomo Mitsui and Auto Drive EV Public Co.) throughout Thailand.

Johnny Lee, CEO and Chairman of U Power commented, "We are excited to partner with NV Gotion, a vertically integrated battery company spanning the entire value chain from mining of raw materials to battery manufacturing, and battery recycling. This partnership strengthens our capabilities in addressing a growing demand for a reliable supply of compatible EV batteries in the Southeast Asia market, and marks a significant step forward towards the acceleration of our battery-bank operations. We believe this new strategic partnership will empower us to seize market share and create a fully integrated battery-swapping ecosystem."

About NV Gotion Co., LTD

NV Gotion Co., LTD is a strategic joint venture between Thailand–based Nuovo Plus (a subsidiary of PTT Group, Thailand's largest state-owned energy and petrochemical conglomerate and a Fortune Global 500 enterprise.) and Gotion Singapore Pte. Ltd. (part of Gotion High–tech Co. Ltd.). NV Gotion specializes in the assembly of high–voltage battery modules and packs tailored for electric vehicles (EVs), as well as providing advanced energy storage system (ESS) solutions for ASEAN region. Backed by Gotion High–tech's vertically integrated global battery ecosystem � spanning upstream materials to battery recycling � the NV Gotion and U Power alliance is poised to support and accelerate electric mobility and renewable energy initiatives across Southeast Asia.

About U Power Limited

U Power is a comprehensive provider of electric vehicle (EV) battery swapping solutions using its proprietary modular battery-swapping technology, UOTTA�. U Power manufactures and sells different models of UOTTA battery-swapping stations for EVs, and sells and rents battery swap cabinets to two-wheeled vehicle drivers. U Power also provides battery-swapping services for vehicle drivers and station control system upgrading services for battery-swapping station owners.

Through investments in next-generation technologies, U Power is on track of becoming a comprehensive solutions provider for smart energy grids. Expanding on its UOTTA technology platform, the Company is investing in building intelligent ecosystems that integrate resilient AI driven solutions able to transform electric vehicles (EVs) into dynamic energy assets.

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What is the purpose of U Power's MOU with NV Gotion?

The MOU establishes a strategic partnership to develop and deploy swapping-enabled EV batteries and battery-bank solutions in Thailand and Southeast Asia, including battery modules for various vehicle types and battery-swapping infrastructure.

What types of vehicles will UCAR's battery solutions support in Thailand?

The battery solutions will support a wide range of vehicles including two- and three-wheelers, pickup trucks, vans, light-duty trucks, and heavy-duty trucks.

Who are U Power's other strategic partners in Thailand?

U Power has partnerships with Pattaya AI Terminal for battery-swapping stations, SUSCO for fueling stations, and agreements with SAIC, EZZY Transporter, Sumitomo Mitsui, and Auto Drive EV for compatible EVs.

What services will U Power's battery-bank operations include?

The battery-bank operations will include battery leasing services and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) solutions to support the battery-swapping infrastructure.

Why did UCAR choose NV Gotion as a strategic partner?

NV Gotion was chosen because it is a vertically integrated battery company with capabilities across the entire value chain, from raw materials mining to battery manufacturing and recycling.
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