On August 31, the first batch of DFAC OpenVAN vehicles were officially delivered to customers. Following the brand launch and strategic signing for 4,000 units on June 6, this marks a key transition for DFAC OpenVAN from "orders" to "delivery," and the commercialization of unmanned transport capacity has formally entered a new phase of operational deployment.

　　The delivery ceremony was held in Xiangyang. Duan Renmin, General Manager of DFAC, and Huang Zhen, Deputy General Manager, along with Lin Ke, Deputy General Manager of China Merchants Intelligent Mobility, attended the event. Representatives from customers including DFAC Logistics, Dongben Storage and Transport, and DFAC Yipai, as well as employee representatives, jointly witnessed the ceremony.

　　The transition from signing to delivery not only reflects DFAC's ongoing commitment to customer promises but also tests the company's full-chain capabilities in R&D coordination, production organization, quality control, and manufacturing delivery. In his speech, Huang Zhen pointed out that quality is the lifeline of the enterprise. Behind every DFAC unmanned logistics vehicle delivered are thousands of rigorous tests and verifications, from components to complete vehicles, from urban roads to campus scenarios, with every step adhering to the highest standards. Huang Zhen also emphasized that delivery is not the end point but the starting point of service. DFAC will establish a full-lifecycle operation and maintenance support system, "delivering on its promises and fulfilling its mission."

　　Lin Ke, speaking as a customer representative, stated that China Merchants Intelligent Mobility chose DFAC OpenVAN precisely because of its trust in DFAC's decades of commercial vehicle manufacturing heritage and recognition of the product's hardcore strength in full-scenario coverage. He expressed hope for in-depth collaboration with the DFAC team in the future, leveraging the intelligent connected vehicle industrial ecosystem to jointly explore more new scenarios for unmanned logistics commercialization, and to collectively practice the industry mission of "making logistics simpler, transport safer, and cities greener."

　　Following the speeches, Duan Renmin completed the delivery to the customer representative. As the first batch of vehicles slowly rolled off the production line, applause filled the venue, marking DFAC OpenVAN's official transition from "exhibit" to "product," and from "signed order" to "road operation."

　　This delivery represents the first batch volume, with subsequent orders to be fulfilled in stages based on actual customer needs and operational readiness, gradually transforming into sustainable, operational real transport capacity.

Delivered Not Just Vehicles, but a Complete Unmanned Transport Solution

　　Vehicle delivery is merely the starting point. Whether unmanned logistics vehicles can truly enter operation and continuously create value hinges on safety, reliability, scenario adaptability, and full-lifecycle support.

　　DFAC OpenVAN, built on an open platform, provides customers with a complete solution encompassing "vehicles + cloud control platform + O&M services + parts support." To accommodate different investment and operational needs, the product supports various cooperation models including full purchase, financial leasing, and pay-per-kilometer transport services. Based on calculations using real business models for urban delivery and campus transfer, the DFAC OpenVAN can reduce integrated operational costs by over 30% compared to traditional manned light trucks, with most customers expected to achieve investment payback within 2 to 3 years.

From Specs to Reality: Multi-Scenario Transport Capacity Ready for Deployment

　　For practical use post-delivery, DFAC OpenVAN is built on a technology foundation comprising a fully redundant safety chassis, the Jiu Shi autonomous driving system, and 5G cloud-controlled O&M capabilities. Leveraging 5G cloud control and a cloud-based AI O&M platform, a single dispatcher can remotely assign tasks, monitor status, handle exceptions, and take over control, enabling a "one-person-manages-a-hundred-vehicles" scalable fleet supervision capability. This improves operational efficiency while ensuring stable vehicle operation.

　　The vehicles showcased at the event—including tipper, tobacco transport, single-wing, double-wing, and four-fold door variants—further demonstrate its product matrix covering last-mile, campus, and urban delivery scenarios. Through continuous real-world testing and validation, DFAC OpenVAN has established the reliability foundation necessary to enter the commercial operation phase.

1,100 Service Outlets and 7×24 Support: Addressing the "Who Will Manage It After Purchase" Concern

　　Delivery is instant, but stable operation is a long-term commitment. Leveraging DFAC's decades of service experience in light commercial vehicles, DFAC OpenVAN builds a closed-loop support system across four dimensions: hardware, cloud, service, and operations. This includes fully redundant unmanned vehicle products that have passed over a thousand validation items; a future nationwide network of over 1,100 service outlets; an AI platform providing real-time monitoring, fault warning, and remote OTA upgrades; and flexible options such as scenario calibration, personnel training, and fully managed transport services.

　　This trinity of OEM hardware + cloud operations + on-site support effectively addresses customers' primary concern: "Who will manage it after I buy it?"

Providing a Replicable Model for Urban Delivery Unmanned Operations, Ushering in a New Phase of Unmanned Transport Commercialization

　　As regulations for L4 autonomous driving are being implemented, unmanned logistics vehicles are accelerating their transition from demonstration testing to commercial operations. The first delivery of DFAC OpenVAN connects technical capabilities, manufacturing systems, customer needs, and operational services into a functioning commercial closed loop, providing a replicable model for the unmanned transformation of domestic urban delivery and campus logistics.

　　Looking ahead, DFAC will continue to deliver strategic orders in phases, expand its vehicle matrix, operational scenarios, and partnerships around more real-world logistics needs. It will persistently iterate its integrated "vehicle-cloud-service" capabilities, making logistics simpler, transport safer, and cities greener, steadily advancing toward its vision of becoming a globally leading unmanned transport brand.