TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwanese automaker China Motor Corporation is rolling out its first electric truck, the ET35, with mass production expected in Q3.

The truck features a range of up to 360 km and a CMC-developed EV fast-charging controller compatible with CCS1 standards, per CNA. Built for rural and urban deliveries, its modular design supports customized use from food trucks to mobile retail.

The vehicle is the first Taiwanese-made mid-size commercial truck equipped with a domestically developed Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System. CMC President Tseng Hsin-cheng (曾鑫城) said it reflects close collaboration between Taiwan’s automotive and tech sectors.

To build a domestic net-zero ecosystem, CMC tapped local players for every major component: it co-developed the chassis with Industrial Technology Research Institute and partnered with Foxconn and Chung Hua Taiya for batteries and rear axles.

CMC said it is working with logistics providers like HCT Logistics and coordinating with local governments on electric recycling fleets. Chu Chen-hsing (朱陳興), consultant for CMC, explained that opting for an electric motor avoids dependence on imported diesel engines and aligns with Taiwan’s industrial self-reliance goals.

The ET35 has undergone two years of road tests, including over six months of fine-tuning torque output. CMC said this has created useful manufacturing data not only for the company but supply chain partners.