Highpower International Announces Initial Order for Nokia's Bluetooth Product Line

Highpower International, Inc.

 (NASDAQ: HPJ), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) and lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and related products, today announced that it has received an initial order for 60,000 Li-ion battery units from a third-party manufacturer of Nokia's Bluetooth products. The estimated order potential for this specific product could range from 500,000 to 1,000,000 units in calendar year 2011 depending on market demand.

"Providing Highpower's advanced Li-ion batteries to a Nokia authorized manufacturer is further validation of our superior product performance and quality," said George Pan, Chairman and CEO of Highpower International, Inc. "It is indicative that we are becoming more competitive at the international level in placing our batteries in many next generation consumer electronics products. We plan to continue to grow our Li-ion market share around the globe by supplying our batteries to renowned, world-class brands both directly and indirectly."

About Highpower International, Inc.

Highpower International, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets rechargeable nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) and lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and related products for use in a variety of electronic devices. The majority of Highpower International's products are distributed worldwide to markets in the United States, Europe, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Southeast Asia and South America. For more information, visit http://www.highpowertech.com

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