2023 Foton iBlue EV van available in Malaysia – 50.23 kWh battery, 195 km range, 116 PS; from RM200k

2023 Foton iBlue EV van available in Malaysia – 50.23 kWh battery, 195 km range, 116 PS; from RM200k

The Foton iBlue is available for purchase in Malaysia through Berjaya China Motor (BCM), with two versions offered to customers. The first is a panel van that retails for RM200,035 on-the-road without insurance, while the semi-panel version is RM207,035.

Also known as the View iBlue or iBlue V6 in certain markets, the iBlue is a fully electric van that has a rear cargo space of up to 7.1 cubic metres. The iBlue’s dimensions are as follows:

  • Length: 5,320 mm
  • Width: 1,695 mm
  • Height: 1,990 mm
  • Wheelbase: 3,050 mm
  • Rear cargo area length: 3,480 mm
  • Rear cargo area width: 1,540 mm
  • Rear cargo area height: 1,320 mm

As for the powertrain, the iBlue comes with a CATL-supplied lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that provides up to up to 195 km of range following the WLTP standard, or 235 km following NEDC standard. The battery powers rear-mounted electric motor and supports both AC (Type 2) and DC fast charging (CCS2).

The specifications are as follows:

  • Electric motor output: 116 PS (114 hp or 85 kW) and 290 Nm
  • Battery capacity: 50.23 kWh
  • Range: 195 km (WLTP), 235 km (NEDC)
  • AC charging time: 20-80% in five hours, 20-100% in eight hours
  • DC charging time: 20-80% in 0.67 hours, 20-100% in 1.33 hours


2023 Foton iBlue spec sheet and price list; click to enlarge

Noted features include ABS with EBD, front brake discs and rear drum brakes as well as a rear window defroster. BCM also includes a vehicle telematics system with a three-year subscription (worth RM3,000), a 7 kW AC wall charger with installation and a two-year warranty (worth RM4,000) and RM1,000 worth of public charging credit valid for one year with each purchase.

The standard warranty is six years or 200,000 km, whichever comes first.

2023 Foton iBlue EV van available in Malaysia – 50.23 kWh battery, 195 km range, 116 PS; from RM200k

The Foton iBlue EV is already being used by Pos Malaysia for last-mile deliveries alongside the DFSK EC35 EV van and Modenas MEV-1, Oos Malaysia took delivery of 50 units of the Modenas electric motorcycle last month.

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Comments

  • I think this is just trolling

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    • Lolwhut? on Sep 19, 2023 at 10:21 am

      How did Foton introduce an EV version of a cloned Hiace faster than Toyota could launch the EV of OG Hiace?

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  • He Long Must on Sep 18, 2023 at 1:48 pm

    Model Y: Knock knock
    iBlue: Who’s there?
    Model Y: RM199k with 455km range
    iBlue: ……..

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    • range is not a major concern for this van on Sep 23, 2023 at 2:43 pm

      no need long range because this commercial van won’t travel interstate. but i agree price is a b bit over

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  • why is the range so pathetic on a EV this size?

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  • Ben Yap on Sep 18, 2023 at 2:02 pm

    almost twice more expensive than petrol powered Van but distance it is capable to travel is twice shorter. this is so inefficient and not worth for companies to change to this EV.

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  • Xijingping a winnie pooh on Sep 18, 2023 at 2:46 pm

    Hiace copycat

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  • Miri Mari on Sep 18, 2023 at 3:39 pm

    Topuland scamming everyone. Sweatshop Inc

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  • EV user on Sep 18, 2023 at 4:49 pm

    Give us window van option please. Need a cuti-cuti malaysia family van.

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  • JantanBaik on Sep 18, 2023 at 5:30 pm

    Scamland greedy already

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  • jimjim on Sep 22, 2023 at 9:40 pm

    Backend gatekeepers please do your job and filter out those degrading comments. Buat malu Malaysia je dimata negara asing.

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