BAIC FOTON Launches eView Connect Electric Van in Thailand with Charging Infrastructure Partners
BAIC FOTON launches eView Connect electric van in Thailand, partnering with Spark EV and Huawei to build ultra-fast charging network.
2C
50.23 kWh and 66.67 kWh
8 years or 400,000 km
What Happened
CP FOTON, a joint venture between BAIC FOTON and Thailand's CP Group, launched the eView Connect electric van in Bangkok. The event was attended by executives, customers, and partners. Five enterprises received the first batch of vehicles for real-world operation.
50.23 kWh and 66.67 kWh
with 2C charging speed and 8-year/400,000 km warranty
- Global logistics leader
- IT retailer
- Car rental service provider
- Commercial retail platform
- Investment institution
“eView Connect is developed to address the pain points and needs of transport operators. It embodies BAIC FOTON's years of technological expertise in electric commercial vehicles and in-depth insights into the Thai market.”
Why this matters
The eView Connect, equipped with CATL batteries supporting 2C charging, addresses Thailand's charging infrastructure challenges and supports its '30@30' target for electric vehicles to account for 30% of production by 2030. The partnerships aim to ease range anxiety for long-hau…
Terms in This Story
- 2C charging
- A charging rate where the battery can be fully charged in 30 minutes under ideal conditions.
- Liquid-cooled batteries
- Batteries cooled by liquid coolant to maintain optimal temperature during charging and operation.
- New energy vehicle
- A vehicle powered by alternative energy sources, such as electricity, rather than conventional gasoline.
- Ultra-fast charging
- Charging technology that provides very high power to recharge an EV battery in minutes.
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