Maxus introduces the eDeliver 75 in the UK

Maxus says the eDeliver 75 is powered by an LFP battery with a capacity of 120 kWh for a WLTP range of 155 miles. Charing the battery from 20 to 80 per cent takes about 30 minutes at the 120 kW fast-charger. The vehicle also has V2L (vehicle to load) capacities as standard, as well as a five-year vehicle warranty and eight-year battery warranty.

The EV can handle a payload of 4,590 kg. At launch, two chassis length options are available with either 3.8 metres, or 4.5 metres. All versions are compliant with the GSR II safety regulations, and include “a comprehensive suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that position it ahead of regulatory requirements.” Specifically, the driver assistance features include Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Assist, Front Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Information System, Moving Off Information System, Driver Fatigue Monitor and Alcohol Interface Preparation.

Maxus states that it will not announce prices until the above-mentioned market launch in October. It is also not yet known whether the eDeliver 75 will be available in continental Europe, as is the case with various other Maxus models.

“The specification and technology are adapted to market, customer, driver and operational needs,” said Maxus UK Sales Director, Ross Davies. “This has created an agile, versatile, safe, comfortable truck for any mid-to-final-mile distribution and delivery demands. Our new eDeliver 75 also features an optimised chassis design for bodybuilder integration, ensuring compatibility with specialist applications across multiple sectors.”

This marks the first full-size electric truck for Maxus, which generally offers electric transporters in its lineup. Most recently, the company successfully tested bidirectional charging technology in its eDeliver 5 and eDeliver 7 transporter vans, and announced plans to expand the technology to its other vehicles. Another departure was made from the field of transporter vans recently with the presentation of the eTerron 9, a fully electric AWD pickup truck designed for European markets.

Brian Patterson, Harris Group Managing Director, had some bold words regarding the launch in a new vehicle category: “With class-leading range, rapid-charge capability and outstanding payload efficiency, the eDeliver 75 redefines what operators can expect from an electric 7.5-tonner. We’re offering a technologically advanced solution that supports fleets through every mile of their net-zero journey. And it’s all backed by our nationwide dealer network, proven after-sales infrastructure and a price point that challenges the competition. Maxus is not merely entering the race, we’re jumping into the lead.”

The Harris Group is, according to the company’s own statements, “one of Ireland’s longest-established commercial vehicles import and assembly companies.” It works as a local distributor for Maxus, and the brand portfolio further includes Hino, Isuzu and Higer.

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