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Foton A. Bonifacio is now flagship EV dealership

Offering an electric ecosystem as a mobility solution

Published May 21, 2026 03:08 am

At A Glance

  • The newly renovated Foton EV dealership along A. Bonifacio provides a comprehensive EV Ecosystem.
  • Besides exclusively offering commercial EVs, the flagship Foton EV dealership will also serve as a complete support hub for businesses transitioning to electric mobility.
The Foton EST EV Tractor Head and Foton Coach Bus EV.
The Foton EST EV Tractor Head and Foton Coach Bus EV.
Foton wants to accelerate the shift to electric for commercial vehicles by reintroduces its A. Bonifacio dealership as the brand's flagship Foton EV dealership. This showroom will exclusively offer electric models, marking a significant milestone in the company's commitment to advancing fully-electric commercial mobility solutions in the country.
Foton A. Bonifacio is now the flagship commercial EV dealership
Foton A. Bonifacio is now the flagship commercial EV dealership
Located along 707 A. Bonifacio Avenue, Balintawak (near the Cloverleaf), Quezon City, the newly renovated dealership provides a comprehensive EV Ecosystem. It is designed to support the evolving operational needs of modern businesses, backed by strong after-sales services.
Foton and UAAGI executives together with Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte (center).
Foton and UAAGI executives together with Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte (center).
The official launch gathered business clients, representatives from retail and corporate banking institutions, members of the motoring media, TV news networks, and guests from the government sector.
Since 2023, Foton has steadily introduced fully electric models into its broad lineup of commercial vehicles, continuing to expand its portfolio. Turning Foton A. Bonifacio, its first showroom in the country, into an EV dealership further reinforces the brand's position as a pioneer in full-electric commercial vehicles in the Philippines.
A lineup of full-electric commercial vehicles
The Foton Transvan i7 EV
The Foton Transvan i7 EV
Foton offers more full-electric commercial vehicles (full EVs) than most car brands known for their EV models. Foton’s fully-electric commercial vehicle lineup includes the Transvan i7 EV Cargo Van; Traveller Sierra EV 12-Seater Passenger Van; Harabas TM300 EV (Closed Van / MPV body configurations); Tornado Light Duty Truck Series (3.3 / 4.4); EST 6x4 EV 10-Wheeler Tractor Head; 33-Seater Coach Bus EV; and Thunder EV Pickup.
All of them come with a five-year / 200,000-km warranty for the battery and electric system (the EV Coach Bus comes with an eight-year / 800,000-km warranty for the electric system).
An electric mobility ecosystem
As part of its service and advantage guarantee, Foton has EV spare parts on stock.
As part of its service and advantage guarantee, Foton has EV spare parts on stock.
Besides new vehicles, the flagship Foton EV dealership will also serve as a complete support hub for businesses transitioning to electric mobility. It will promote the Foton Electric Ecosystem, designed to create long-term operational advantages for all fleet and retail customers with its comprehensive suite of products and services. These include integrated charging solutions; extensive spare parts availability; eesponsive technical support; and innovative after-sales services.
Driving long-term business efficiency
Quezon City Mayor, Joy Belmonte.
Quezon City Mayor, Joy Belmonte.
Over a long-term ownership period of more than five years, businesses can realize significant operational savings through electric mobility. Compared to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, electric commercial vehicles can reduce energy costs by as much as 60- to 70-percent versus fuel consumption expenses. Maintenance costs are also reduced by as much as 50-percent due to fewer moving parts and simplified servicing requirements.
These long-term efficiencies make EV adoption an increasingly attractive solution for logistics providers, fleet operators, delivery services, and businesses seeking to optimize operational costs while supporting sustainability initiatives.
Built to support the growing EV demand
Operated by veteran dealer network Beatitude Auto Industrial Corp., the Foton A. Bonifacio dealership spans approximately 1,800 to 2,000 square meters and features a 300-square-meter showroom. Its service facility currently features four existing service bays but can accommodate 10 to 15 vehicles for servicing, enabling the dealership to efficiently support all fleet after-sales requirements.
As the country's commercial vehicle sector continues to evolve, Foton remains committed to providing Filipino businesses with future-ready transport solutions backed by dependable products, strong after-sales support, and a growing EV ecosystem.

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