The Foton Smart Smurf E7 and the shorter Foton Smart Smurf E5 is an electric light, commercial 4/5-door van designed and produced by the Chinese automaker Foton Motor since 2022.[2]

Foton Smart Smurf E5/E7
A Foton Smart Smurf E7 in Shanghai
Overview
ManufacturerFoton Motor
Also calledJMC E-Lushun
Gonow Aoteng
Production2022–present
Model years2022–present
Body and chassis
ClassLight commercial vehicle
Body style4/5-door van
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motorpermanent magnet synchronous electric motor
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 3,350 mm (131.9 in) (E7/ JMC E-Lushun)
  • 2,950 mm (116.1 in) (E5)
Length
  • 5,395 mm (212.4 in) (E7)
  • 4,535 mm (178.5 in) (E5)
  • 5,418 mm (213.3 in) (JMC E-Lushun)
  • 5,428 mm (213.7 in) (Gonow Aoteng)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height
  • 1,950 mm (76.8 in) (E7/ JMC E-Lushun/ Gonow Aoteng)
  • 1,955 mm (77.0 in) (E5)[1]

Overview

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The Smart Smurf E5 and E7 was launched in China on June 1, 2022. The Smart Smurf E5 and E7 is an fully electric urban logistics van by Foton, specially designed for the needs of urban logistics and distribution.[3]

Specifications

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The Smart Smurf E7 has two CATL supplied battery variants with 48.36kWh and 38.64kWh capacity respectively supporting a range of 341 km (212 mi) and 290 km (180 mi). The Smart Smurf E5 has a 38.64kWh battery and a range of 321 km (199 mi).[4]

 
Foton Smart Smurf E7 rear quarter

JMC E-Lushun

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The JMC E-Lushun by Jiangling Motors is a rebadged variant of the Foton Smart Smurf E7. Launched in November 2022 for the 2023 model year, It features a 41.86 kW battery by CATL and ABS plus EBD. The electric motor has an maximum output of 110 kW and 225N·m of torque with the top speed being 90 km/h (56 mph). Maximum CLTC range is 270 km (170 mi).[5]


New Gonow Aoteng

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The Gonow Aoteng (新吉奥 奥腾) pure electric logistics panel van sold by New Gonow is another rebadged electric variant of the Foton Smart Smurf E7.[6] The Aoteng battery options are CATL supplied 50.23kWh, Suzhou Yuliang Battery Co., Ltd. supplied 45.33kWh, and Gotion High tech Co Ltd supplied 41.93kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries with the maximum pure electric CLTC range of 305km.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "智蓝精灵E7 specs".
  2. ^ "The Best-Selling Pure Electric Van Logistics Vehicle of China′ S Top Brand Foton Latest Product Smart Smurf E5 E7".
  3. ^ "The Russian GAZelle has a new competitor Foton Smart Smurf 2022 with a price of 1.5 million rubles. Announced the release date of the model on the market" (in Russian). cenyavto.com. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  4. ^ "售14.88-16.88万 福田智蓝精灵正式上市".
  5. ^ "售14.66万元起 江铃E路顺两款车型上市".
  6. ^ "吉奥帅凌".
  7. ^ "原材料价格上涨 吉奥帅凌/奥腾价格调整".
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