FOTON TUNLAND V9 PHEV pickup brings 1,000 km hybrid range to IAA Hannover
FOTON showcased its TUNLAND V9 PHEV at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 in Hannover, a plug-in hybrid pickup promising 350 kW, up to 1,000 km of combined range and 3.5-tonne towing.
- up to 1,000 km
- 32.85 kWh
- 350 kW
- up to 3.5 tonnes
What Happened
FOTON showcased the TUNLAND V9 PHEV at Hall 21 during IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 in Hannover. The plug-in hybrid pickup is designed to balance strong performance, extended driving range and adaptability across varied road conditions. While adopting a new powertrain, it retains the versatility expected of a pickup, supporting work, everyday life and long-distance travel. FOTON says the model expands its new-energy product portfolio to address increasingly diverse customer needs in global markets.
- 2.0T high-efficiency gasoline engine developed specifically for hybrid applications
- P12 four-speed DHT (dedicated hybrid transmission)
- 32.85 kWh battery
- Combined output of 350 kW
- 800 N·m of torque
- Engine and dual electric motors coordinated intelligently to adapt to different driving conditions
1,000km
Up to 1,000 km combined, alongside a WLTC all-electric range of 100 km for shorter trips.
- Towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes
- Wading depth of 800 mm
- Minimum ground clearance of 250 mm
- Traction battery with 360° protection
- Traction battery meets the IP68 rating
The TUNLAND V9 PHEV extends new-energy technology into the pickup segment, where vehicles serve both work and everyday lifestyle needs. FOTON says it will keep developing products tailored to the needs of different markets and application scenarios. The company frames the model as part of its internationalization and new energy strategies, responding to global customers' demand for efficient, reliable and versatile mobility.
Previously from Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd.
FOTON has used IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 in Hannover to present a broad new-energy line-up. Earlier at the show it presented the battery-electric DAYSTAR light-duty truck, built on a dedicated electric platform with up to 600 km of range, and the 12-meter eAURORA battery-electric city bus promising over 350 km of range. It also showed the 45-ton GALAXUS R9 PHEV plug-in hybrid tractor, claiming 15%–28% fuel savings, and the CAVAN BEACON heavy-duty truck, built on one platform that can take either hydrogen fuel-cell or battery-electric power.
- FOTON showcases battery-electric DAYSTAR light-duty truck at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover
- FOTON shows 12-meter eAURORA battery-electric city bus at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover
- FOTON's GALAXUS R9 PHEV hybrid tractor debuts at IAA Hannover with 15%–28% fuel savings
- BAIC FOTON launches CAVAN BEACON new-energy heavy-duty truck at IAA Hannover
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd.'s official releases.
Why this matters
Plug-in hybrid pickups matter to buyers because they can keep the towing and off-road capability of a work truck while letting shorter trips run on electricity. By putting this powertrain in a pickup, FOTON is extending its new-energy line-up beyond trucks and buses into a segment where vehicles serve both work and everyday lifestyle needs.
Terms in This Story
- PHEV
- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle: a vehicle with both a combustion engine and a battery-powered electric motor that can be recharged from an external power source.
- DHT
- Dedicated hybrid transmission: a gearbox designed specifically to combine a combustion engine and electric motors.
- WLTC
- Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure: a standardised driving cycle used to measure vehicle range and emissions.
- IP68
- An ingress protection rating meaning an enclosure is sealed against dust and against prolonged immersion in water.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.