Maxus EV30

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Maxus EV30
Maxus EV30 001.jpg
Maxus EV30 in Shanghai
Overview
ManufacturerMaxus
Also calledLDV EV30
Maxus E Deliver 3
Production2018—present
Model years2019—present
AssemblyWuxi, China (Maxus)
Body and chassis
ClassLight commercial vehicle
Body style4-door van
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motorpermanent magnet synchronous electric motor
Dimensions
WheelbaseSWB:2,910 mm (114.6 in)
LWB:3,285 mm (129.3 in)
LengthSWB:4,500 mm (177.2 in)
LWB:5,100 mm (200.8 in)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height1,895 mm (74.6 in)
Curb weight1420 kg (3131 lbs)[1]

The Maxus EV30 is an electric light, commercial 4-door van designed and produced by the Chinese automaker Maxus since 2018.

Overview[]

The Maxus EV30 was launched on the Chinese car market in January 2019 as a mid-size electric distribution van of the Maxus brand.[2]

Specifications[]

Maxus EV30 EV rear quarter

The Maxus EV30 is a standard 2-seater panel van and is equipped with a powertrain that produces 94 hp (70 kW) of power and 220 N.m (162 lb.ft) of torque powering the front wheels. The EV30 is capable of a top speed of 90 km/hr (56 mph), and accelerates to 50 km/hr in 5 seconds. The EV30 for the Chinese market is a pure electric vehicle (BEV) that is equipped with a 35 kWh battery mounted under the load floor and delivering a range of 235 km (147 miles) rated by NEDC.[1]

As a purpose-built electric van design, the EV30 is complete with aluminium monocoque construction and a composite front end.[3] The EV30 has a ground clearance of 145 mm (6.0 inches), and comes standard with 15 inch steel wheels. The maximum pay load capacity for the Chinese market model is 830 kg (1,830 lbs) and the load volume is 5 cubic metres. As of 2019, pricing for the Maxus EV30 in China ranges from 128,700 to 144,900 yuan before incentives.[1] The EV30 is equipped with MacPherson strut and leaf-spring configuration that is more focused on load taking.[4]

In selected markets, the EV30 would be offered in both short and long-wheelbase variants which carries 4.8 and 6.3 cubic metres respectively. The short and long-wheelbase variants are equivalent to traditional small and medium van segments. The short-wheelbase variant measures 4.5m with a payload of 905 kg and the long-wheelbase variant increased the wheelbase by 375mm and reaching a length of 5.1m with a payload of 1,020 kg.[4]

Interior features[]

There is no choice of trim levels for the EV30. The interior has standard equipment including air conditioning, electric windows, USB & Bluetooth connectivity, storage, cup holders, adjustable electric door mirrors, a multifunction steering wheel and an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for export models. Additionally, a reverse camera with rear parking sensors, cruise control, six cargo bay floor-mounted strapping rings and a cargo bay solid partition with a glass panel option to separate the cabin cabin.[5]

Export markets[]

UK market[]

The Maxus EV30 is sold as the Maxus E Deliver 3 in UK starting from 2020. Compared to the Chinese EV30, the E Deliver 3 is right hand drive and features barn doors for the tailgate.[3] The Maxus E Deliver 3 vans were exported from China, and UK is the first export market to launch the vehicle.[5]

There are two battery packs offered on the E Deliver 3 for the UK; a 35kWh and a 52.5kWh, returning a range of 98 miles and 150 miles respectively rated via the NEDC cycle. A rapid charge to around 90% of the battery takes 45 minutes, while a Type 2 full battery charge would take seven hours.[4] Three wheelbase variants are available in UK which include a short or long wheelbase panel van and an extended wheelbase platform chassis. The short-wheelbase variant has a cargo volume of 4.8 cubic metres and a maximum payload capacity of 905 kg, while the long-wheelbase variant offers 6.3 cubic metres and 1,020 kg. Prices for the E Deliver 3 in UK start from £30,000 ex. VAT (£22,800 with the plug-in van grant, ex. VAT).[6]

Australian market[]

In Australia, the Maxus EV30 is sold as the LDV EV30.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Maxus EV30 MPV 5". wattev2buy.com. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Karry Dolphin EV specsvan". daydaynews.cc. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  3. ^ a b "LDV launches impressive all-new EV30 electric van at CV Show 2019". 21 June 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  4. ^ a b c "Maxus E Deliver 3 review". 26 September 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  5. ^ a b "New 2020 Maxus e Deliver 3 all-electric panel van launched". 15 June 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  6. ^ "SAIC brand Maxus brings electric van to the UK first". 21 June 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  7. ^ "LDV EV30 electric van review: Quick drive". 4 May 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2020.

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