Charging Infrastructure News

U Power Limited, a Chinese company specializing in rapid battery swapping technology, conducted a public demonstration of its UOTTA battery swapping station on April 8 at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand. This marks a significant step in expanding its operations in Southeast Asia. The event was attended by key partner SUSCO (Thai Oil Company) and over 80 media representatives from Thailand. U Power plans to collaborate with SUSCO to launch commercial services, aiming to introduce Southeast Asia’s first commercial battery swapping infrastructure, which will be rolled out nationwide. The UOTTA station in Phuket is designed to provide power for electric taxis and ride-hailing services based on existing agreements.

On April 1, <b>NIO Energy</b> announced a partnership with <b>Changsha Economic Development Group</b> to co-develop charging and battery swapping stations in Changsha. The two entities signed a cooperation agreement focusing on the construction of new energy vehicle charging infrastructure, smart energy management systems, and virtual power plant integration. Plans include building 100 integrated energy stations in Hunan, with the first 10 demonstration sites being developed in urban transportation hubs and industrial parks.

On March 26, <b>Mobilize</b>, Renault's new mobility brand, announced plans to extend its ultra-fast charging network beyond highways to cater to long-distance travel and local demands. Currently, there are 25 ultra-fast charging stations in operation in France, with a goal to reach 100 by the end of 2025. Mobilize also plans to enter Belgium and Spain in the second half of 2025.

<b>Daimler Trucks</b> announced on March 27 the creation of a semi-public charging network brand called <b>TruckCharge</b>. The company aims to establish over 3,000 fast charging stations across Europe by 2030. This network allows logistics center owners to open their charging stations for use when not in operation, thereby increasing charging availability for electric trucks and generating additional revenue for logistics operators. The network is scheduled to go live in the third quarter of 2025.

On March 24, U Power Limited formed a joint venture with <b>SUSCO</b> to enter the commercial electric vehicle battery swapping market in Thailand. The joint venture will promote U Power's UOTTA battery swapping technology across SUSCO's extensive gas station network, aiming to establish a leading position in Thailand's battery swapping market.

In the U.S., <b>Hyundai</b> announced on March 25 that owners of the latest models equipped with a Combined Charging System (CCS) port can use an adapter compatible with the North American Charging Standard (NACS) to access approximately 20,000 Tesla Superchargers across the country, including models such as the Kona Electric and Ioniq 5.

Furthermore, on March 26, NIO signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the <b>Beijing Future Science City Development Group</b> to build 100 green energy battery swapping stations in Beijing. The collaboration focuses on creating a benchmark project that integrates production, charging, and battery swapping applications.

On March 6, <b>Volvo Cars</b> launched its first wall-mounted charging wallbox in Europe, which can be easily installed at home, allowing users to charge their electric vehicles through a mobile app. The wallbox supports both single-phase and three-phase AC charging and features various models to meet customer needs.

In Malaysia, the state government announced plans to operate 600 charging stations by the end of 2025, with 300 stations to be located in Penang City Council's administrative region and another 300 in Seberang Perai.

Lastly, on March 4, <b>Electrify America</b> revealed plans to expand its North American charging network by 30% by 2025. The company aims to increase the number of public charging stations to over 4,800, adding 350kW fast chargers at various locations.