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Foton iBlue electric tractor
WattTonne Score 49/100 (method v1.0, evidence 2026-08-14 · completeness 43% · 3/7 scored) provisional — see the seven-dimension breakdown.
Specifications & evidence
| Format | Charging |
| Origin | China |
| EU approval status | EU approval status: pipeline — verify current stage |
| Battery | ~350–500 kWh class (mfr data, verify) |
| Range (mfr claim) | regional class (mfr) |
| Charging / swap | DC fast charge |
| Battery warranty | verify |
| Service network | Foton export network |
| Price transparency | NOT published for EU |
| Delivery record | domestic + export volumes (LATAM/SEA) |
The seven-dimension breakdown (method v1.0)
Performance (20%)2/5
Manufacturer press release describes CATL battery + ECO mode with specs such as “10% range improvement,” but no explicit range figure and no independent testing; per “no independent testing, downgrade one level” → 2 points. Reason: no independent testing, downgraded.
source ↗TCO position (20%)n/a — evidence insufficient
No EU/independent TCO calculation. Gap: a binding quote or independent TCO model would close it.
Price transparency (10%)1/5
Exporter spec page lists parameters only, with no public official price; inquiry-based pricing → lowest tier of Status A.
source ↗Compliance & market access (15%)4/5
Independent media Just Auto confirms: iBlue obtained EU WVTA (certified by TÜV Rheinland in Germany, 30+ tests) — regulatory dossier ①, hence 4 points.
source ↗Warranty (10%)n/a — evidence insufficient
No written warranty terms found. Gap: written warranty terms would close it.
Service network (15%)n/a — evidence insufficient
Foton’s European service network not verified. Gap: evidence of European service points would close it.
Track record (10%)n/a — evidence insufficient
Despite WVTA and electric buses operating in New Zealand, no named European truck deliveries confirmed. Gap: records of named European fleet deliveries would close it.
Evidence & appeals
Scores v1.0, evidence dated 2026-08-14. Every scored dimension carries a clickable source link. Dimensions marked “n/a — evidence insufficient” carry no score and are excluded from the total. Manufacturers may submit type-approval documents, warranty terms, network maps, reference customers or field-test access for re-scoring: hello@wattonne.com, subject “Scorecard evidence”. Scores are never for sale.