The Avtotor plant is slated to assemble Chinese Foton electric trucks, according to Chinese Automobiles, which published photographs showing the cars in the Kaliningrad workshop facilities. Earlier reports indicated that the vehicles belong to the light and medium truck segment that is not yet represented in the current market. Chinese Automobiles further notes that Avtotor will work with the Foton brand on this initiative.
The perspective model is named Foton iBlue EV, with dimensions measuring 5995 by 2200 by 3140 millimeters. The vehicle supports a load capacity of 1230 kilograms and has a total curb weight of 4495 kilograms. It offers a substantial driving range for electric work duties, with an estimated range of 410 kilometers on a full charge. These specifications place the iBlue EV in a competitive position within the light and medium truck category, aimed at fleets and businesses seeking an all electric option for urban logistics and regional distribution.
The Foton representative office in Russia began operations in 2009. The manufacturer has historically offered a range of small and medium trucks within the country, including the S085, S100, S120, Auman ESTA BJ4189, and Foton EST M. In addition to commercial trucks, Foton models have seen presence in the Russian market as passenger and utility vehicles, with the Tunland pickup and Sauvana SUV among the brand offerings in past years. This established footprint provides a foundation for introducing electric commercial solutions from Foton through Avtotor, aligning with broader industry shifts toward zero emission commercial fleets.
Drive news coverage can now be followed through In Contact with, and additional context about the evolving Russian automotive landscape is provided by the reporting from Chinese Automobiles, which supplied the initial images and vehicle details for this development. The information reflects ongoing collaboration between Avtotor and Foton as they explore electric truck production capabilities in Kaliningrad, with potential implications for regional supply chains, manufacturing employment, and the availability of electric commercial vehicles in Russia and neighboring markets.