Bosch and Mitsubishi Corporation’s joint venture has activated its first commercial Battery-as-a-Service deployment at an electric truck hub in Chizhou, China, that services more than 100 trucks daily. The hub, operated by Shanghai Lingzhou Technology Co. Ltd., uses Bosch’s “Battery in the Cloud” software to monitor battery state of health across the fleet. The joint venture, Bosch MC Battery Service Innovations GmbH, combines Bosch’s battery analytics with Mitsubishi Corporation’s market access and aftermarket integration in China.
Highlights
- First customer deployment for the Bosch–Mitsubishi joint venture’s Battery-as-a-Service offering, located in Chizhou, China.
- More than 100 trucks serviced daily at the hub, with battery swaps or recharges completed within minutes.
- AI-driven charging and integrated inspection are paired with Bosch’s “Battery in the Cloud” software to forecast battery degradation.
- Nearly 30 percent of heavy-duty trucks sold in China in 2025 were classified as New Energy Vehicles, with Bosch projecting more than half of new trucks will be fully electric by 2030.
How the Energy Service Hub Operates
The Chizhou facility allows electric trucks to either swap their batteries or recharge within minutes, supported by what the company describes as an AI-driven charging approach combined with an integrated inspection solution. The setup is intended to optimize charging time while monitoring asset condition. Throughput at the hub currently exceeds 100 trucks per day.
What “Battery in the Cloud” Does
The technical foundation of the joint venture’s offering is Bosch’s “Battery in the Cloud” software, which calculates the precise state of health of an electric vehicle’s drive battery, forecasts how that state of health will progress over time, and helps operators optimize their charging behavior. Battery capacity degrades based on individual usage and charging patterns, which complicates planning for the future value of both the vehicle and the battery pack — a core challenge cited by the joint venture for fleet operators considering electrification.
Thomas Pauer, President of the Bosch Power Solutions division, said the service is designed to address that uncertainty directly. “With this service, Bosch and Mitsubishi Corporation can create real added value for fleets,” Pauer said. “Although the state of health can decline due to aging and many charging cycles, our solution allows fleet operators to keep an eye on the battery condition of their vehicles — a decisive criterion for the everyday suitability and total cost of ownership of a fleet.”
Why China Is the First Market
China is positioned as a pioneer in heavy-duty transport electrification. Bosch reports that nearly 30 percent of all heavy-duty trucks sold in China in 2025 were New Energy Vehicles, and the company expects that share to exceed 50 percent of new trucks by 2030. The Chizhou deployment puts the joint venture’s services in the market where commercial electric truck volumes are rising fastest.
Qian Yang, general manager of the joint venture’s local subsidiary in China, described the local fit in similar terms. “Our service hits a local nerve: We support battery-electric vehicles in the fleet business,” Yang said. “This holistic approach accelerates the electrification of fleets and optimizes the entire battery lifecycle. The combined expertise of Mitsubishi and Bosch is a perfect match for our customers.”
Aftermarket Data and Background
Charging data collected at the hub can also feed adjacent aftermarket services, including connected insurance products and vehicle and battery maintenance offerings. Bosch and Mitsubishi Corporation have collaborated on the broader battery service initiative since 2019, and a prior trial run of the services was reported as successful before the Chizhou hub opened. The Bosch–Mitsubishi tie-up follows other recent Bosch deals in China, including a strategic cooperation agreement with NIO covering battery management and powertrain systems across NIO’s three brands.
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