In April, the strategic adjustment of Foton Motor continued to show its effectiveness. Following a remarkable start in the first quarter of 2025, it sold 54,816 vehicles in April, a year-on-year increase of 21.6%, and continued to maintain a strong growth momentum. Among them, the three core businesses of new energy, heavy trucks, and exports performed outstandingly, injecting new momentum into the strategic goals of “full electrification, full internationalization, and full intelligence”.
New Energy Continued to Burst, Driven by Dual Wheels of Technological Breakthroughs and Ecological Innovation
In April, Foton Motor sold 8,193 new energy vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 203%, achieving high-speed growth for four consecutive months. Among them, Auman new energy vehicles increased by 322% year-on-year, Omaka Zhilan new energy vehicles increased by 204% year-on-year, Aoling Zhilan new energy vehicles increased by 559% year-on-year, and Shidai new energy vehicles increased by 139% year-on-year. The leap of all categories of new energy trucks has boosted the enterprise’s high-quality transformation and development. Behind this is Foton Motor’s adherence to the ESG strategy, firm implementation of the first strategy for new energy, focusing on independent research and development of core new energy technologies and innovation of the industrial ecological model, achieving continuous growth in new energy vehicle sales.
In terms of technological innovation, Foton Motor adheres to the concept of independent research and development, and constructs a complete core technology system around the three technical routes of pure electric, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel. In the field of three-electric technologies, light truck products with fully independent three-electric applications equipped with Foton Ayk’s 111kWh light power battery, light power electronics unit (PEU), and 4.5T light electric drive axle have successfully rolled off the production line, bringing users a green, intelligent, and efficient operation experience; in terms of hybrid technologies, the FHS hybrid technology platform integrates modules such as the hybrid-dedicated engine DHE, dedicated transmission DHT, and hybrid power system DHP. Based on this platform, Auman hybrid heavy trucks have achieved the integration of more than 40 cutting-edge technologies in hardware and the optimization of 65 software strategies, saving energy by more than 10% and improving the starting and acceleration performance by 30%; in the field of hydrogen fuel technologies, Foton Motor has laid out key core technologies such as high-power fuel cells and thermal management. The self-developed 300kW hydrogen fuel cell engine has achieved three breakthroughs in “power, efficiency, and lifespan”, with an efficiency of over 63%, the ability to start in extremely cold conditions of -35°C, and a mass power density of 811W/kg, ranking at the forefront of the industry.
On the basis of achieving independent control of core new energy technologies, Foton Motor actively explores the innovation of the industrial ecological model. The all-domain smart ecological brand Ayk creates an integrated solution for the entire life cycle around the five ecological services of “energy, leasing, digital intelligence, maintenance and parts, and used cars”. Among them, the used car and digital intelligence businesses have been maturely implemented and quickly transformed into service capabilities. Currently, Foton Motor is making efforts in the construction of the energy replenishment ecosystem, completing the adaptation of the four technical route scenarios of charging, hydrogen energy, battery swapping, and microgrid, and constructing an ecological closed loop of vehicle-energy-scene-service.
With the gradual improvement of the ecological system, Foton Motor is deeply transforming from single product promotion to “technical experience + ecological co-construction”: it has jointly built an integrated energy replenishment network of “vehicle + charging pile + photovoltaics + energy storage” with industry partners such as the State Grid and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited in core cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, solving the cruising range problem for users; aiming at the pain point of the high purchase cost of new energy vehicles, it has launched the “lease-to-purchase” model, reducing the initial investment of users and providing flexible choices; relying on the Foton Internet of Vehicles platform, it has created a smart operation and maintenance system, which can monitor the battery health and energy consumption data of vehicles in real time and provide preventive maintenance services. These innovative services not only improve user loyalty but also form a differentiated competitive advantage through the construction of the energy replenishment network and carbon asset management, promoting Foton Motor’s upgrade from a traditional equipment supplier to a comprehensive green logistics solution provider.
Heavy Trucks Achieved Double Growth, and Traditional Energy and New Energy Soared Side by Side
The heavy truck business, as the core strategic unit of Foton Motor, is the “vanguard” of the enterprise’s charge towards the high ground of global commercial vehicles. In April, Foton heavy trucks achieved a double growth of 121% year-on-year, far exceeding the industry’s growth rate of 9%, significantly increasing the market share, further consolidating its leading position in the market, and presenting a good situation where traditional energy and new energy products are advancing side by side.
In terms of traditional energy, Foton heavy trucks have set off a boom in the core regional markets of logistics with the Auman Galaxy series products. The product matrix composed of Auman Galaxy 9, Auman Galaxy 7, and Auman Galaxy 5 brings users efficient, intelligent, and green logistics solutions, firmly stabilizing the market base. From March to April, this series of products were successively launched in the core logistics regions such as Shandong, Henan, Anhui, and the regions of Shaanxi, Gansu, and Ningxia. The cumulative order volume exceeded 1,000 units on the launch day.
New Energy Grew by 203%, Heavy Trucks by 121%, Exports Increased Steadily, and Foton Motor’s Strategic Achievements in April Were Dazzling – The 4th Part
Among them, the Auman Galaxy 9 heavy truck, as the “technological benchmark” for trunk logistics, is equipped with the Foton Cummins A15 engine, boasting a powerful 680 horsepower and an ultra-large torque of 3,200N·m. Combined with the underlying data interconnection technology of the complete vehicle and the super power chain 5.0, it can achieve full-scenario calibration and verification. In the face of complex road conditions such as the highlands and mountains in the northwest, it can accurately adjust the vehicle speed and power output, effectively improving transportation efficiency and reducing operating costs. The Auman Galaxy 7 gas vehicle deeply integrates the gas super power chain 5.0. The exclusive gas engine is matched with the new generation of ZF transmission, with a maximum power of 630 horsepower and a maximum torque of 2,600N·m, with a transmission efficiency as high as 99.7%. The gas consumption is 8% lower than that of fuel vehicles in the same horsepower segment, with significant economic advantages. It also has six service commitments such as an extended warranty and on-site service to escort transportation. The Auman Galaxy 5 heavy truck, relying on the deeply integrated super power chain 5.0 and the smart brain VCU, can intelligently adjust the working state of the engine according to the real-time road conditions and load, achieving an energy-saving effect of 3-5%. With comprehensive upgrades in lightweight design, reliability, and safety, it has become a cost-effective choice for truck drivers.
In the field of new energy heavy trucks, Foton Auman new energy vehicles increased by 322% year-on-year in April, ranking among the top in the industry in terms of growth rate. The achievement of this result is inseparable from Foton Motor’s accurate entry into the segmented market based on a profound understanding of user needs. Currently, Foton heavy trucks have completed a complete layout of the three technical routes of pure electric, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel, and have created a differentiated product matrix for different scenario needs.
The pure electric route focuses on short-distance and high-frequency scenarios, successively launching platform upgrade products such as the Foton Auman Galaxy 9 bottom battery-swapping tractor, Xingyi side-hung pure electric tractor, Xingyi rear battery-swapping tractor, and Xingyi hydrogen fuel tractor, becoming a “cost-reducing weapon” for short-distance transportation in ports and steel mills. The products of the hybrid route include the Auman Xinghui 620 horsepower hybrid tractor and the Xingyi 520 horsepower hybrid tractor, covering transportation scenarios such as long-distance trunk transportation, coal transportation, short-distance transportation, cold chain transportation, and express delivery, achieving a fuel-saving rate of 16% to 26%. In terms of the hydrogen fuel route, the Auman Xingyi hydrogen fuel heavy truck has achieved a reliable cruising range of over 500KM under comprehensive working conditions, fully meeting the different scenario needs of regional distribution and medium- and long-distance transportation, and becoming an optimal solution for the green transformation of high-emission industries such as steel and chemical industries. This new energy product system covering all scenarios not only meets the needs of diversified scenarios such as mines, ports, and urban construction but also achieves modular development and rapid iteration through technical platforms such as the “Galaxy Smart Architecture”, greatly improving market adaptability.
Export Sales Grew Steadily, and the Ecological Overseas Expansion Model of the Full Value Chain Accelerated
In April, Foton Motor exported 14,033 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 11.4%, continuing to lead the industry. At the same time, the export product structure has been continuously optimized, achieving rapid growth in the export of high-value products. Among them, Auman increased by 105% year-on-year, Omaka increased by 70%, Aoling increased by 65%, Tuya Nuo increased by 70%, and pickups increased by 116%.
Focusing on the overseas “GREEN30•30” strategic goal, Foton Motor has deeply promoted the transformation of its overseas business from trade to industrialization. In the six aspects of commodity definition, product research and development, supply chain system, manufacturing and delivery, marketing, and customer operation, it has comprehensively entered a new stage of full-value-chain localized operation. At the beginning of April, the 12 millionth complete vehicle of Foton Motor rolled off the production line at the Brazilian factory. This is another major global achievement of Foton Motor in the American market after the commissioning of the Thai factory in November 24. It marks the strategic upgrade of the enterprise from an “imported brand” to “localized manufacturing” in the Southeast Asian and American markets. At the same time, industrial investment projects in 8 countries are also being accelerated.
Relying on its strong research and development and manufacturing capabilities, Foton Motor has established a business architecture system integrating vehicles, components, digital technology, and industrial ecology globally. Currently, Foton Motor has an industrial layout of 2,000 KD factories around the world, with overseas distribution and service networks of more than 2000, radiating to more than 130 countries and regions, forming a complete industrial chain layout. In terms of global market expansion, Foton Motor has also achieved remarkable results: in Europe, pure electric trucks have successfully entered countries such as Italy, Poland, and Spain; in Latin America, more than 1,400 pure electric buses have been put into operation; in the Asia-Pacific region, it has become the leading brand of pure electric bus fleets in Malaysia. In April this year, Foton Motor signed a cooperation memorandum with Iveco in Brazil to explore greater cooperation space; it has deepened communication with its Italian partner Piaggio to provide a “Chinese solution” for the new energy transformation in Europe and continuously promote in-depth localized operation.
The excellent sales performance in April is a powerful proof of the effectiveness of Foton Motor’s strategic transformation. With the coordinated development of the three business segments of new energy, heavy trucks, and exports, Foton Motor has not only continuously consolidated its leading position in the domestic market but also demonstrated strong competitiveness on the global commercial vehicle stage. In the future, Foton Motor will continue to take technological innovation as the core driving force, deepen the strategic layout of “full electrification, full internationalization, and full intelligence”, continuously expand its business boundaries, enhance its global influence, contribute more “Foton wisdom” to promoting the sustainable development of the commercial vehicle industry, and lead the industry towards a new journey of high-quality development.
