Foton eAumark vs Foton Truckmate

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Foton eAumark in South Africa

Foton eAumark

Chassis Cab Electric Current
ZAR 1,199,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 300 Nm
VS
Foton Truckmate in South Africa

Foton Truckmate

Box Body Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 239,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 82 kW 🔧 142 Nm ⛽ 12.66 km/l
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Decision summary

Foton eAumark vs Foton Truckmate: the short answer

The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Truckmate starts ZAR 1,000,000 cheaper eAumark from ZAR 1,199,900 · Truckmate from ZAR 199,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification eAumark Truckmate
Maximum Power eAumark115 kW Truckmate82 kW
Maximum Torque eAumark300 Nm Truckmate142 Nm
Engine Size eAumarkNot Applicable Truckmate1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy eAumarkNot Applicable Truckmate12.66 km/l
Ground Clearance eAumarkNot Officially Disclosed TruckmateNot Officially Disclosed

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec eAumark Truckmate
Model Introduced Year 2024 2025
Generation Current South African eAumark 6-ton battery-electric chassis-cab offering. Compact single-row cab platform with a 2,400 mm wheelbase and dropside or box-body factory configurations.
Facelift History Foton South Africa presents eAumark as a current 6-ton electric commercial vehicle; no separate local facelift chronology is published. Current South African Truckmate range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Not Applicable
Body Style Chassis cab Light truck
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Battery-electric 6-tonne truck Compact business truck
Vehicle Type Electric commercial vehicle Light commercial vehicle
Spec eAumark Truckmate
Length 5960 mm 4735 mm
Width 2060 mm 1695 mm
Height 2260 mm 2420 mm
Wheelbase 3360 mm 2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 2430 kg 1310 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 3570 kg 1100 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 1 rows
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This eAumark and Truckmate comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Index Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

eAumark vs Truckmate questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.