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Foton eTruckmate vs Jetour T1 i-DM: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
eTruckmate starts ZAR 114,900 cheapereTruckmate from ZAR 575,000 · T1 i-DM from ZAR 689,900
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Specification
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
Maximum Power
eTruckmate60 kW
T1 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
eTruckmateNot Officially Disclosed
T1 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
eTruckmateNot Applicable
T1 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
eTruckmateNot Applicable
T1 i-DM90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
eTruckmateNot Officially Disclosed
T1 i-DM190 mm
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Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2024
2026
Generation
Compact electric single-cab commercial platform on a 2,600 mm wheelbase.
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current South African eTruckmate range, with no separate facelift identified.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Light truck
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Battery-electric compact truck
SUV
Vehicle Type
Electric light commercial vehicle
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3948 kg
Tare Mass Kg
-
2048 kg
Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
Length
4670 mm
4705 mm
Width
1590 mm
1967 mm
Height
1860 mm
1843 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
574 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
2048 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2348 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
300 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.7 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1010 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
930 mm
Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Not Applicable
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Electric
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1499 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
12.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
72 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
92 mm
Maximum Power
60 kW
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
250 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
530 Nm
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
90 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
125 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
265 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
LFP
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
309 V
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
280 km
100 km
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
7 h
180 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
90 min
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
2WD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
10.5
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
2WD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
90.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
74.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
105.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
70 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
90.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
21
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front seats
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
Climate Control
Air conditioning
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Central locking
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
50W
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Air conditioning
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1455 l
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
1.1
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
9 Sony speakers
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
15.6-inch
Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Ground Clearance Max
-
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
190 mm
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
Tyre Size
175R14
235/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
14-inch wheels
19
Handbrake Type
Manual
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
Front Suspension
Independent
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
1690 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1700 mm
Front Suspension Type
Independent
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf spring
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
25 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
Service Plan
Service plans available
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
575000 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship
Starting Price
575000
689900
Starting Price Zar
575000
689900
Spec
eTruckmate
T1 i-DM
Warranty
Battery and electric motor: 5 years / 200,000 km; balance: 3 years / 100,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Basic Warranty
Battery and electric motor: 5 years / 200,000 km; balance: 3 years / 100,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This eTruckmate and T1 i-DM comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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