FOTON Launches Supercharging Strategy to Expand Commercial Vehicle Energy Ecosystem

FOTON launched its new supercharging strategy in Beijing on November 6, marking a further step in its expansion from commercial vehicle manufacturing into integrated energy services.

At the event, FOTON unveiled two new supercharging trucks: the AUMARK Z light-duty truck and a megawatt-level heavy-duty truck. The company aims to connect vehicles, charging stations, power grids and cloud-based management systems to improve charging efficiency and support the development of electric commercial vehicles.

The event was attended by Chang Rui, General Manager of BAIC Group and Chairman of FOTON, FOTON General Manager Lu Zhenghua, and representatives from industry partners, customers and the media. Participating partners included CATL, Sunwoda, TELD and Hunan Jingneng.

Connecting Vehicles, Charging Stations and Power Grids

As commercial vehicles become increasingly electrified, the need for faster charging, reliable power supply and efficient energy management continues to grow.

Qin Zhidong, Vice President of FOTON, said commercial vehicles are becoming more than just transportation tools. They can also serve as platforms for data and energy services. This creates new business opportunities in areas such as charging station operations, virtual power plant services, battery swapping and battery reuse.

To support this development, FOTON has built an integrated system connecting vehicles, charging stations, power grids and cloud-based platforms. It combines four platforms covering connected vehicle data, charging operations, vehicle-to-grid interaction and battery health management. These systems allow FOTON to monitor vehicles, batteries and charging stations and coordinate energy use.

FOTON currently has more than 3.5 million connected vehicles online, a daily data processing capacity of 3 petabytes and more than 770,000 connected charging and energy supply terminals. These resources support charging network planning, station operations and energy management.

The company's supercharging technology uses an 800V high-voltage architecture that supports voltages of up to 1,000V. It also supports a maximum charging power of 1.5MW and a combined current of up to 1,600A through two charging guns.

The supporting high-power charging battery supports charging rates above 4C, with a charge-discharge efficiency of 95% and a cycle life of more than 6,500 cycles. A cooling system helps control temperature increases during high-current charging to ensure safe operation.

Two New Supercharging Trucks Make Global Debut

The AUMARK Z, unveiled by Ma Lu, President of FOTON's AUMAN and AUMARK Business Unit, is described by FOTON as the world's first supercharging light-duty truck built on a dedicated all-electric vehicle platform.

The truck has a peak charging rate of 8C and a maximum charging power of 1.05MW. It can charge its battery from 20% to 80% in just eight minutes. This is expected to reduce charging time for vehicles used in urban deliveries and intercity transport.

FOTON also unveiled a megawatt-level supercharging heavy-duty truck, presented by Chen Peng, Vice President of R&D at FOTON AUMAN. The product range includes the AUMAN Galaxy and KAVEN Xinghai series.

The trucks are designed for applications such as express delivery, cold-chain transport, port operations and bulk cargo transportation. According to FOTON, a six-minute charge can provide enough energy for 100 kilometers of driving, helping reduce charging downtime in frequent-use transport operations.

Building a Global Supercharging Network Through Partnerships

FOTON's strategy also covers charging infrastructure and energy management. The company plans to develop smart charging stations that integrate solar power, energy storage, charging facilities, vehicles and electricity loads.

The stations will use a 10kV AC input and a 1,000V DC output. By combining power generation, energy storage and energy management, they can operate as microgrids with integrated energy functions.

FOTON has also launched a supercharging industry alliance with partners including CATL, Sunwoda, TELD and Hunan Jingneng. The partners will cooperate in equipment development, technology development, charging station construction and energy operations. Together, they plan to build 5,000 standardized integrated supercharging stations.

FOTON plans to expand its new energy commercial vehicle and charging infrastructure business overseas, drawing on its existing business network in more than 140 countries and regions. The company will focus on markets in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Africa and Europe.

By 2027, FOTON aims to have more than 3,000 units of overseas charging and energy infrastructure installed.

Through cooperation with its industry partners, FOTON aims to combine its vehicle manufacturing capabilities with battery technology and energy services. The company plans to expand from vehicle production into a broader energy ecosystem, helping logistics operators improve efficiency, reduce operating costs and support the transition to lower-emission commercial transport.

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