China's light truck exports have seen rapid growth in recent years, emerging as a key driver of the country’s overall truck exports. From January to April 2025, China exported 163,000 light trucks, marking a 46% increase year-on-year and accounting for 56.4% of total truck exports. While data for the first half of the year has yet to be released, the strong momentum in early 2025 suggests continued robust growth in the coming months.

Amid this growth, WEICHAI NECV has strengthened its presence in global markets including North America, South America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). In the first half of 2025, the company shipped additional electric light trucks to the Americas and Southeast Asia, covering various segments from mini trucks to light trucks.

Export volume rose 41% compared with the same period last year, already surpassing the total exports for the whole of 2024. This growth is supported by WEICHAI Group’s strong supply chain and proprietary powertrain technologies. LANDKING trucks are equipped with WEICHAI’s in-house electric powertrain system—comprising battery, electric drive and control unit. Developed in collaboration with Bosch, Inovance and HanDe, the system delivers enhanced performance, energy efficiency, and reliability. The product lineup includes fuel and electric vehicles ranging from 3.5 to 18 tons.

The LANDKING H series, designed for high-frequency urban delivery, features WEICHAI’s “Golden Powertrain” — comprising WEICHAI’s in-house engine, a FAST transmission, and a HanDe axle — offering a strong balance between power and fuel efficiency for express logistics and e-commerce distribution.

The LANDKING R series is a compact mini truck equipped with a 2.3-liter WEICHAI engine that delivers 140 horsepower and 320 N·m of torque. Despite its small size, it offers strong payload capacity, making it suitable for both urban and rural logistics.

For last-mile delivery, the fully electric LANDKING ER offers multiple battery configurations, with capacities up to 66.84 kWh and a maximum range of 200 kilometers. It features a 3.5-ton rear axle, class-leading cargo volume, and a tight turning radius of just 6.8 meters—making it well-suited for narrow alleys and underground garages.

The LANDKING EH, built on what the company describes as the world’s first electric light truck platform (WETP), is powered by a 96.2 kWh FinDreams blade battery, offering up to 320 kilometers of range and supporting 30-minute fast charging. It features L2+ advanced driver-assistance systems and is engineered to deliver high performance in intelligence, safety, and comfort. The model has already been exported to multiple overseas markets including the Americas and Southeast Asia.

In July 2025, WEICHAI NECV launched the LANDKING X7, its most advanced electric light truck to date. It is the world’s first in its class to offer an optional 200 kWh battery, delivering a range of more than 650 kilometers on a single charge. The vehicle is equipped with WEICHAI’s self-developed Stellar E-Gold Power System, based on the company’s proprietary electric drivetrain platform, and supports 2C fast charging from 20% to 80% in just 18 minutes. The LANDKING X7 is designed for a wide range of applications, including urban delivery, regional logistics, and operations in mountainous areas.

As demand grows for low-emission vehicles across countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, WEICHAI NECV plans to accelerate its global export efforts. The company aims to become a globally competitive brand in green commercial vehicles, offering smart, efficient, and low-carbon solutions for the logistics industry. To strengthen international cooperation and market engagement, WEICHAI NECV will host a Global Partners Conference in China this October, inviting partners and prospective clients from around the world to explore opportunities in the future of green logistics.

Source : www.chinatrucks.org

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