BAIC Foton unveils 1.5 MW charging technology for electric trucks
Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer BAIC Foton has introduced a new ultra-fast charging strategy, with peak power of up to 1.5 MW for heavy-duty trucks. The company has also unveiled the Aumark Z light-duty electric truck, capable of charging from 20% to 80% in just eight minutes, according to the manufacturer.
BAIC Foton has presented a new megawatt-level charging technology for electric commercial vehicles, alongside two new truck applications and plans to expand its charging infrastructure network internationally.
The announcement was made in Beijing on November 6, during an event dedicated to the manufacturer’s supercharging strategy, which aims to integrate electric vehicles, charging stations, power grids and cloud-based energy management systems.
The technology is based on an 800V electrical architecture, compatible with voltages up to 1,000V, and supports charging power of up to 1.5 MW, with a maximum combined current of 1,600A through two connectors.
According to Foton, the supporting battery technology offers charging rates exceeding 4C, energy efficiency of 95% and a cycle life of more than 6,500 cycles.
New electric trucks with megawatt charging capabilities
The manufacturer also unveiled two vehicle applications. The first is the Aumark Z, a light-duty electric truck developed on a dedicated electric platform. It supports peak charging power of 1.05 MW and charging rates of up to 8C. According to Foton, the battery can be charged from 20% to 80% in eight minutes, making the vehicle suitable for high-frequency urban distribution operations.
For heavy-duty applications, Foton presented megawatt-level charging solutions for the Auman Galaxus and Cavan Beacon truck families. The manufacturer claims that six minutes of charging can provide approximately 100 kilometres of additional driving range. Indeed, we saw the Cavan Beacon from Foton at IAA 2026.
These vehicles are intended for applications including express logistics, refrigerated transport, port operations and bulk cargo transportation.
Foton plans to expand its charging infrastructure internationally
Alongside the new vehicles, BAIC Foton announced plans to develop charging stations integrating solar generation, battery energy storage and energy management technologies.
The company has established a Supercharging Industry Ecosystem Alliance with partners including CATL, Sunwoda, TELD and Hunan Jingneng, targeting the development of 5,000 standardised integrated charging stations.
Foton also plans to expand its charging infrastructure activities across Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Africa and Europe, with a target of more than 3,000 overseas charging units by 2027.
