China’s heavy-truck exports maintained growth momentum in December 2025, with 23,000 units sold—up 18.5% year-on-year—driven by infrastructure demand in Southeast Asia and Latin America. New energy heavy trucks (NEVT) remained a key driver, with December penetration hitting 21.76% amid forecasts that electrification could exceed 70% in three years. Shacman, holding 22.2% of China’s export market share, strengthened its global footprint via bulk Southeast Asia deliveries, a new Mexico plant, and its Zhiyun Tianxing new energy light truck launch.
100+ Auto-Shift Trucks Deliver to SE Asia
On December 1, Shacman’s subsidiary Shaanxi Tongli completed delivery of over 100 automatic-transmission heavy trucks to Southeast Asia, including tractors and off-highway mining trucks. The models feature adaptive gearboxes and reinforced chassis tailored for regional infrastructure projects, with early adopters reporting 15% higher operational efficiency than manual counterparts.
“This delivery marks our 10th bulk order in SE Asia this year,” said Li Wei, Shaanxi Tongli’s overseas sales manager. “Local clients increasingly prioritize auto-shift technology for driver retention and cost control.” The shipment aligns with Shacman’s 35% year-on-year growth in special-purpose vehicle exports to the region.
Mexico Plant to Serve Latin America by 2026
Shacman announced plans to open an SKD assembly plant in Puebla, Mexico, in Q2 2026, in partnership with logistics firm Sesé. The facility will start with 1,000 units annual capacity, expanding to 4,000 units by 2028 to target mining and construction demand in Mexico and neighboring markets.
“The plant cuts delivery time by 40% compared to importing from China,” noted Carlos Mendez, Shacman Mexico’s CEO. It joins 17 existing KD facilities globally, supporting the brand’s goal to derive 30% of sales from overseas by 2027.
Zhiyun Tianxing NEV Light Truck Gains Traction
Shacman’s Zhiyun Tianxing new energy light truck, launched in October, secured 100-unit delivery to logistics firm DST. Equipped with CATL’s Tianxing batteries and an integrated thermal management system, the model offers 8-year/600,000km battery warranty and 120km+ range—key for urban delivery.
Its ICDC integrated chassis control system reduces energy consumption by 12%, while a strategic alliance with CATL and Huade Axle enhances after-sales support across 140+ cities. “This model addresses the core pain points of electric commercial vehicle users,” said Zhou Xiangqiang, Shacman’s general manager.
Industry Shift: NEVT Set for “Overwhelming” Growth
The deliveries come as NEVT adoption accelerates—2025 January-October sales hit 158,000 units (+178% YoY). Zero Auto CEO Huang Zehua predicts annual NEVT sales could reach 1 million units within three years, driven by cost advantages over diesel trucks.
Shacman is positioning to capitalize: its 2025 NEVT sales are on track to exceed 20,000 units, with plans to extend the Zhiyun platform to heavy-duty models. “Our dual focus on emerging markets and electrification matches global logistics trends,” a Shacman executive stated.
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Post time: Dec-11-2025
