CV NEWS: MAXUS eDELIVER 3
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eDELIVER 3: It’s a new way of thinking The future of greener motoring is now, and MAXUS is leading the charge by introducing the first fully electric vehicle under the MAXUS moniker: the all-new eDELIVER 3. The eDELIVER 3 offers a pure driving experience with three variants from which to choose, and all at incredible value. So, if you’re a business owner or fleet buyer thinking about making the switch to greener motoring, MAXUS has the solution. The eDELIVER 3 is a fully electric small van of zero emissions with a remarkable range, clocking up to 198 miles /320km (NEDC) / (150 miles / 240km combined WLTP) on a single charge (52.5kWh battery). It has been billed as the little brother to its predecessor, the EV80, but is the first vehicle by MAXUS that is only available as a fully electric model with no other powertrain options. The MAXUS eDELIVER 3 is available in three variants with two wheelbase options: a short wheelbase panel van, a long wheelbase panel van and a long wheelbase platform chassis. It accelerates from 0-100km in 11 seconds
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and the battery charges to 80 per cent of electricity in just 45 minutes. In another 35 minutes you’ll be charged to 100 per cent. There are two battery options from which to choose: 35kWh and 52.5kWH Loading compartment: The width of the compartment is 1665mm. The cargo area offers optimal ease of loading with the short wheelbase for the van of 4.8 cubic metres and the long wheelbase of 6.3 cubic metres. The Short wheelbase version is 4555x1780x1895, while the Long wheelbase is 5145x1780x1900mm. Prices start from £30,000 ex. VAT (£22,800
with an approved UK government electric vehicle grant ex. VAT), making it one of the best value all-electric vans on the market. The eDELIVER 3 is available to order now in the short wheelbase format; the platform chassis will be available in Q3 and the long wheelbase panel van will be available in Q4. Mark Barrett, GM of Harris Automotive Distributors UC (MAXUS/LDV), commented: ““For MAXUS, this is proof that green motoring is the future, and the future is now. Despite current economic challenges, we believe this to be MAXUS’ year. “This is down to our dedicated team, the right partners and a confidence in our new platform vehicles that remains unshaken.”
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