FOTON Motor detailed its new energy strategy at its 2026 Global Partners Conference in Beijing. The event, themed “DRIVE TO GREAT,” gathered partners from over 140 countries. FOTON introduced several new commercial vehicle platforms. The new lines focus on green and intelligent technologies.
Highlights
- Introduction of the GALAXUS multi-energy heavy-duty truck platform, supporting fuel, electric, hydrogen, gas, and hybrid.
- Launch of the DAYSTAR pure electric light truck platform, featuring an 800V high-voltage architecture.
- Unveiling of the CAVAN C1 new energy VAN platform and the Wonder Plus mini truck for last-mile logistics.
- The new platforms emphasize self-developed technologies, high-efficiency electric drive systems, and intelligent driving capabilities.
GALAXUS Heavy-Duty Truck Platform
FOTON launched its new heavy-duty truck platform, GALAXUS, designed for smart logistics operations.
The platform is built on a multi-energy architecture. It supports fuel, electric, hydrogen, gas, and hybrid powertrains.
Key Technical Specifications
- New Energy Architecture: Features over 90 self-developed technologies.
- Efficiency: Electric drive system achieves a maximum efficiency of 97.5%.
- Charging: Capable of megawatt-level charging.
- Energy Improvement: Reports a 7% overall energy efficiency gain.
- Intelligent Driving: The system is validated over 2 million km and supports autonomous evolution from L2 to L4.
The GALAXUS line includes the R9, R5, and D3 models. These are configured for various logistics, including long-haul and express delivery.
DAYSTAR Electric Light Truck Platform
For urban logistics, FOTON introduced DAYSTAR, its first pure electric light truck platform.
The design addresses operational challenges such as charging and total cost of ownership (TCO).
Platform Architecture
- Voltage: Utilizes an 800V high-voltage architecture.
- Components: Integrates silicon carbide controllers and oil-cooled motors.
- Efficiency: Achieves a 20% improvement in overall energy efficiency.
- Connectivity: Features a passenger-car-inspired cabin and supports full-vehicle OTA (Over-The-Air) updates.
- Reliability: The platform has completed over 6 million km of reliability testing.
Last-Mile and VAN Solutions
FOTON also expanded its portfolio for final-mile delivery and VAN applications.
Wonder Plus Mini Truck
The next-generation Wonder Plus mini truck was launched for last-mile logistics.
It is cited as having high payload capacity. It also features the longest and widest cargo bed in its class and a double wishbone suspension.
CAVAN C1 VAN Platform
FOTON introduced the CAVAN C1, an exclusive new energy VAN platform.
Key features include:
- A self-developed high-safety battery.
- A peak drive efficiency exceeding 93.5%.
- 2.2C fast charging, enabling 100 km of range in 10 minutes.
Global Market Strategy
This comprehensive new energy product matrix demonstrates FOTON’s systematic approach to vehicle development.
The company is deploying these products globally to support the new energy logistics industry.
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