Client
Hutong Express Supply Chain (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Industry: Urban supply chain distribution, community retail/pharmaceutical instant delivery
Application Scenario: High-frequency, small-batch “last three kilometers” distribution in urban cores (using small electric trikes and micro-vans)
Cooperation Period: June 2023 - Present
Products Used: Hengli New Energy High-Energy-Density, Long-Life LiFePO4 (LFP) Battery Packs

Client Challenges: “Range Anxiety” in Alleyway Navigation

Hutong Express, a leading Shanghai supply chain provider for convenience stores, pharmacies and e-commerce platforms, operates fleets of small electric trikes and micro-vans (0.6-1 ton class) for high-frequency urban deliveries.

Their electrification journey faced unique small-vehicle challenges:

“200km Daily Range” Insufficient

Existing batteries couldn’t sustain full loads with AC/heating in frequent start-stop operations, forcing mid-shift recharging.

“Minute-Counting” Charging Time

Drivers wasted hours daily with 4-6 hour slow charging at service points, reducing vehicle utilization.

Reliability Under “Bumpy Road Tests”

Shanghai’s brick alleyways caused connector failures and BMS errors in existing batteries.

TCO Pressure in “Cost-Sensitive” Operations

Short battery life and frequent repairs eroded thin profit margins.

Hengli Solution: Enduring Power for “Urban Sprites”

Customized HL-M50 Series LiFePO4 batteries addressed these pain points:

Compact High-Energy Packs

50-60 kWh HL-M50 packs (15% higher volumetric density) fit small vehicles while extending range.

“Coffee Break” Fast Charging

1.5C fast charging enables 30%-80% recharge during 40-45 min lunch breaks.

Vibration-Tough Design

Reinforced aluminum shells with cushioning structures pass rigorous vibration tests.

Extended Life Economics

3500 cycles (@80% DoD) with 5-year/300,000-km warranty reduce per-km costs.

Results: Efficiency-Cost Transformation

Since late 2023 deployment, Hutong Express’s fleet has transformed:

Range Breakthrough

220-250 km real-world range (peak 280 km/day) eliminates “afternoon anxiety”.

Efficiency Leap

  • +1.8 hrs daily operation via lunch charging
  • 15% higher deliveries per driver
  • >98% fleet availability (vs. 92% previously)

Cost Optimization

  • >60% lower energy costs vs. fuel vehicles
  • 40% fewer battery-related repairs
  • Industry-leading TCO for thin-margin operations

Flawless Safety Record

Zero safety incidents after 200+ km/day operation on Shanghai’s toughest roads.

Client Testimonial

“Hengli’s HL-M50 batteries solved our urban delivery bottleneck. Drivers now ‘recharge to full’ during lunch and deliver farther with confidence. Their durability amazed us - minimal failures despite Shanghai’s bumpy roads. Beyond the robust product, Hengli’s team offers rapid, insightful service. These batteries are trusted partners for our ‘city navigators’! We’re phasing out older batteries across our fleet.”
— Zhang Wei, Operations Director
Hutong Express Supply Chain (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.