Foton View i-series
| Foton View i9/i7 | |
|---|---|
 A Foton View i9 in Shanghai | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Foton Motor |
| Also called | Foton Cavan Lefu |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Assembly | China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Light commercial vehicle |
| Body style | 4/5-door van |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | FEEP (Foton Electronics & Electrical Platform) |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous electric motor |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase |
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| Length |
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| Width | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| Height | 1,960 mm (77.2 in) |
The Foton View i, currently consist of the Foton View i9 and the shorter Foton View i7 is a battery electriclight commercial 5-door van designed and produced by the Chinese automaker Foton Motor since 2024.[1]
Overview
The View i was launched in China on November 18, 2024. The View i9 and i7 is an fully electric urban logistics midsize vans by Foton, specially designed for the needs of urban logistics and distribution. The View i vans features a skateboard chassis technology electric platform, designed for standard-load, large-space scenarios. Fast charging enables an 18-minute recharge from 20% to 80% state of charge.[2]
Specifications
The View i9 has CATL supplied battery variants of 50.23, 51.52, 60.37, 66.67kWh respectively supporting a range of 335, 340, 350, 355, 360, 410, 420, 435, 440, 450, 460 km base on the specification.[3] Equipped with a selection of 41.86, 43.53, 50.23, 51.52 kW EVE Energy and CATL supplied batteries, the View i7 vans achieves a respective range of 300, 308, 315, 350, 355, 360, 370 km base on the model.[4] The View i vans are available as 2, 5, and 6-seater models.[5]
A police variant of the View i9 is available equipped with an AEE 51.52 kW·h battery, capable of a range of up to 350 km. For safety, the View i9 features a high-strength cage body structure, a front-disc and rear-disc braking system, and an ABS+EBD intelligent anti-slip system.[6]
- Rear view
Foton Cavan Lefu
The Foton Cavan Lefu is a rebadged variant of the View i9. In December 2024, Cavan Auto (卡文汽车), a new energy commercial vehicle brand jointly owned by Foton Motor, Bosch, SinoHytec, and BAIC Capital, was launched. Cavan products are sold as a sub-brand of Foton, with the first product being the Lefu (乐福) van, unveiled alongside the Beacon, a concept heavy-duty truck.[7]
- Foton Cavan Lefu
- Rear view
References
- ^"The Best-Selling Pure Electric Van Logistics Vehicle of China′ S Top Brand Foton Latest Product Smart Smurf E5 E7".
- ^"Foton Motor Unveils the All-New Pure Electric Mid-VAN, Foton View i". cenyavto.com. 19 November 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^"View i9 specs".
- ^"View i7 specs".
- ^"Foton Fengjing i9 2025".
- ^"Foton Toano and View Police Vehicles Delivered to Users in Bulk".
- ^"Foton Motor's CAVAN puts Lefu model onto market, unveils Beacon heavy-duty concept truck". 24 December 2024.
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