Maxus, the commercial vehicle brand owned by SAIC, has recently revealed its latest electric van, the eDeliver 7. This new model is Maxus’s third EV transporter, after the eDeliver 3 and 9, and is available in four sizes. Maxus has already started planning another model, which is expected to be called the eDeliver 5 and positioned between the eDeliver 3 and 7.
The eDeliver 7 will be competing in the 3.5-tonne class and is positioned exactly between the two existing electric vans. Reports suggest that the vehicle is the first representative of a completely new platform, but several core components of the drive system overlap with the eDeliver 9. Maxus plans to reveal the prices of the new van in June and open the order books in August, with the first deliveries scheduled for December 2023 in the UK. Whether the eDeliver 7 will be available in continental Europe remains unknown.
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In terms of technical specifications, Maxus has revealed that the eDeliver 7 will come with two battery options, with 77 and 88 kWh usable capacity, allowing for a range of up to 315 kilometers, according to WLTP. The electric motor is the same as the one used in the eDeliver 9, with a maximum output of 150 kW and 330 Nm. The top speed is 120 km/h.
The eDeliver 7 has a charging time of eight hours with an 11 kW on-board charger to charge the smaller battery from 5 to 100 per cent, while at DC units, the delivery EV can charge at 90 kW. It is said to take 43 minutes to go from 20 to 80 per cent charge, although there is no information yet on the charging performance with the larger battery.
The eDeliver 7 comes in four sizes, with the smallest version, the L1H1, measuring 4,998 mm long, 2,030 mm wide, and 1,990 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3 meters and a load volume of 5.9 cubic meters. The L2H1 version is 5,364 in length and has a load volume of 6.7 cubic meters, while the L2H2 version has a height of 2,390 mm and a load volume of 8.7 cubic meters. The payload limit of the eDeliver 7 ranges from 1,200 kilograms for the L1H1 model to 1,025 kg for the L2H2 model with the larger 88-kWh battery pack. Towing capacity is 1,500 kilograms braked and 750 kilograms unbraked.
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The eDeliver 7 is an important addition to Maxus’s electric van lineup, which is set to expand further with the upcoming eDeliver 5. The eDeliver 7’s technical specifications and pricing information are expected to be revealed in June, with orders opening in August. The eDeliver 7 is expected to be a popular choice for businesses looking for a reliable and efficient electric van to meet their transportation needs.
