Maxus EV30
{{short description|Electric 4/5 door van}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Maxus EV30
| image = Maxus eDeliver 3 1X7A0873.jpg
| manufacturer = Maxus
| aka = Maxus eDeliver 3 (electric version)
LDV EV30 (electric version in New Zealand)
| production = 2018–present
| model_years = 2019–present
| assembly = China: Wuxi
| class = Light commercial vehicle
| body_style = 4-door van
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| platform =
| engine =
| motor = Permanent magnet synchronous electric motor
| powerout = 70 kW (94 hp; 95 PS)
| transmission = 1-speed direct-drive
| battery = {{unbulleted list
| 35-52.5 kWh
}}
| electric_range = {{unbulleted list
| 235 km (147 mi)
| 158-241 km (98-150 mi) (Maxus eDeliver 3, UK market)
}}
| wheelbase = SWB: {{convert|2910|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
LWB: {{convert|3285|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = SWB: {{convert|4500|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
LWB: {{convert|5100|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1780|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1895|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| predecessor =
}}
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.
=Specifications=
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/h (56 mph), and accelerates to 50 km/h 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.{{cite web|title=Maxus EV30 MPV 5|url=https://wattev2buy.com/electric-vehicles/saic-maxus-ev-models-electric-car-strategy-sales/saic-maxus-ev30-van-specs-range-battery-price-%E4%B8%8A%E6%B1%BD%E5%A4%A7%E9%80%9Aev30/|publisher=wattev2buy.com|accessdate=14 October 2020|language=English|date=}}
As a purpose-built electric van design, the EV30 is complete with aluminum monocoque construction and a composite front end.{{cite web|title=LDV launches impressive all-new EV30 electric van at CV Show 2019|url=https://www.parkers.co.uk/vans-pickups/news/2019/ldv-ev30-electric-van/|accessdate=20 November 2020|language=English|date=21 June 2020}} The EV30 has a ground clearance of 145 mm (6.0 inches), and comes standard with 15-inch steel wheels. The maximum payload capacity for the Chinese market model is 830 kg (1,830 lbs) and the load volume is 5 cubic meters. As of 2019, pricing for the Maxus EV30 in China ranges from 128,700 to 144,900 yuan before incentives. The EV30 is equipped with a MacPherson strut and leaf-spring configuration that is more focused on load taking.
In selected markets, the EV30 would be offered in both short and long-wheelbase EV30L variants which carry 4.8 and 6.3 cubic meters 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 reached a length of 5.1m with a payload of 1,020 kg.{{cite web|title=Maxus E Deliver 3 review|url=http://vanguide.co.uk/ldv-ev30-review-uk|accessdate=20 November 2020|language=English|date=26 September 2019}}
File:Maxus eDeliver 3 1X7A1564.jpg|Maxus EV30 rear
=Interior features=
There were no options for trim levels for the EV30's interior available. 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.{{cite web|title=New 2020 Maxus e Deliver 3 all-electric panel van launched|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ldv/352306/new-2020-maxus-e-deliver-3-all-electric-panel-van-launched|accessdate=20 November 2020|language=English|date=15 June 2020}}
Overseas markets
=United Kingdom=
The Maxus EV30 is sold as the Maxus eDeliver 3 in the UK starting in 2020. Compared to the Chinese EV30, the eDeliver 3 is a right-hand drive and features barn doors for the tailgate. The Maxus eDeliver 3 vans were exported from China, and the UK is the first export market to launch the vehicle.
There are two battery packs offered on the eDeliver 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. Three-wheelbase variants are available in the 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 meters and a maximum payload capacity of 905 kg, while the long-wheelbase variant offers 6.3 cubic meters and 1,020 kg. Prices for the eDeliver 3 in the UK start from £30,000 ex. VAT (£22,800 with the plug-in van grant, ex. VAT).{{cite web|title=SAIC brand Maxus brings electric van to the UK first|url=https://www.electrive.com/2020/06/21/saic-brand-maxus-brings-electric-van-to-the-uk-first/|accessdate=20 November 2020|language=English|date=21 June 2020}}
=New Zealand=
In New Zealand, the Maxus EV30 is sold as the LDV eDeliver 3.{{cite web|title=LDV eDeliver 3 product|url=https://ldvshop.co.nz/product/edeliver-3-van/|accessdate=10 July 2022|language=English|date=10 July 2022}}
=Greece=
In Greece, the Maxus EV30 is sold as the Maxus eDeliver 3.{{Cite web |title=eDELIVER 3 - Maxus - Μία νέα παγκόσμια δύναμη ανέτειλε |url=https://maxus-motor.gr/montela/2-edeliver-3 |access-date=2022-07-25 |language=Greek|website=maxus-motor.gr}}
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