FLEETDRIVE
Expanding its range beyond the successful lightduty segment, FMD is excited to announce the addition of new Foton EV trucks to the Australian market in 2026.
Foton Mobility Distribution is launching an all-new 8.5-tonne electric truck variant designed to meet the needs of the light-duty truck segment above 4.5 tonnes.
In Australia, 8.5-tonne trucks are commonly used for various applications, including construction, delivery, and general freight transport, including last-mile deliveries.
Customer interest from major last-mile companies and electricity infrastructure companies has been substantial, with many welcoming the higher GVM. Timing for the 8.5-tonne variant is scheduled for May 2026.
About Foton Mobility Distribution
Foton Mobility Distribution is an Australian‐owned distributor of next‐generation zero‐emission commercial vehicles. Sourcing industry‐leading technology from around the world, FMD is at the forefront of Australia’ s clean‐transport revolution.
In 2022, FMD delivered Australia’ s first commercial hydrogen city bus using a fuel cell co‐developed by Toyota, Sino-Hytec, and Foton, and has since delivered a further 5 to Interstate operators who are conducting long-term Trials of the technology. FMD has now introduced a FCEV( Hydrogen Fuel Cell) Prime Mover to the market.
In early 2025, FMD received an order for 128 EV City Buses from Transport for NSW and has to date delivered in excess of 30 buses from its Nowra facility. Today, the company continues to partner with major renewable‐energy producers and innovators to advance the nation’ s transition toward sustainable, low‐emission mobility solutions.
Bill Gillespie General Manager- Light Duty Vehicles Bill. Gillespie @ fotonmobility. com. au
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