Santiago, Chile(chinatrucks.com)--On November 13, 2024, WEICHAI New Energy officially launched its LANDKING series of light trucks in Santiago, Chile, marking the company’s first entry into the Chilean market. The event attracted over 120 attendees, including local media, dealers, industry customers, and senior executives from its partner, Indumotora. During the event, WEICHAI New Energy introduced a diverse range of both electric and traditional fuel-powered light trucks and mini trucks, including the LANDKING EH, ER, H, and R series, offering innovative solutions to support the region’s green logistics development.
WEICHAI New Energy's leadership shared the company’s vision for the new energy sector, highlighting Chile’s crucial role in South America’s transition to green logistics. They expressed strong confidence in the performance of the LANDKING series in the Chilean market. The event also featured a selection of models from the 3.5 to 18 tons LANDKING series. These trucks, available in both electric and traditional fuel options, are designed to meet the needs of various short and long-haul logistics applications.

Offering Multiple Logistics Solutions for the Chilean Market

EH Series Electric Light Truck: Designed for urban logistics, this truck features a 96 kWh blade battery that offers a range of over 320 kilometers. It is powered by a 120 kW flat wire motor and uses a durable chassis with a mid-mounted battery layout. This configuration allows the vehicle to adapt to various complex urban conditions.
ER Series Electric Mini Truck: Perfect for narrow streets and underground parking lots, this mini truck offers a range of over 200 km and features a large cargo area to meet the personalized needs of urban logistics users.
R Series Fuel-powered Mini Truck: Equipped with a WEICHAI 2.3Q diesel engine, FAST transmission, and HanDe rear axle, this mini truck is known for its reliability and fuel efficiency, making it ideal for heavy cargo.

H Series Fuel-powered Light Truck: Available in two power options, 148 HP and 158 HP, and featuring a FAST transmission, this light truck is powerful yet easy to drive. It has a high-end interior design with a 12.3-inch floating central screen and panoramic camera. 

Positive Market Response: A New Option for Green Transformation

​During the test drives, guests experienced the powerful performance and smooth handling of the LANDKING series trucks. In post-event interviews, Chilean dealers and logistics companies expressed strong expectations for the series, especially for its versatility in meeting diverse logistics needs and its impressive environmental benefits. One logistics company representative commented, "The LANDKING series not only looks stunning but also offers excellent range and power, which will help us significantly reduce operational costs."
WEICHAI New Energy: Promoting Green Logistics in South America

In recent years, WEICHAI New Energy has achieved remarkable success in global markets, particularly in Russia, Southeast Asia, South America, and North America, securing numerous batch orders for its high-performance new energy light trucks and technology. The launch of the LANDKING series in Chile marks a new milestone for WEICHAI New Energy and highlights the company's commitment to expanding its presence in the global new energy commercial vehicle market. Moving forward, WEICHAI New Energy plans to increase its investment in the South American market, offering more efficient and eco-friendly transportation solutions to support the region’s green logistics development.