MAXUS launches two new EVs at Commercial Vehicle Show

MAXUS has launched two new electric vehicles at the Commercial Vehicle Show - the MAXUS MIFA 9 (MPV) and T90EV pick-up truck.

MIFA 9 - an acronym reflecting the vehicle‘s key attributes Maximum, Intelligent, Friendly and Artistic - offers a range of up to 323 miles / 520km (NEDC) on a single charge.  With a body size of 5,270 x 2,000 x 1,840mm, the seven- seater display model is a high spec vehicle boasting the industry’s first intelligent driving housekeeper, which automatically recognises driving style through data and scene driving.  MIFA 9 will be available to order from August 2022, with delivery in Q1 2023.
 
The MAXUS T90EV electric pick-up meanwhile will be available to order from August 2022, with delivery in Q1 2023. With a range of 198 miles / 320 kms (WLTP city) and a payload of 740Kg, the visually sporty exterior is complemented by a modern interior with a 10.25-inch digital touch screen instrument cluster providing a minimalist look. The T90EV is roomy thanks to a neat dashboard design and floor console, making more room for both occupants and storage.

“The MAXUS brand is synonymous with market-leading commercial electric vehicles, which is a very strong position for a brand that is relatively new but is clearly having a significant impact on the EV marketplace,” said Mark Barrett, General Manager of Harris MAXUS.

Between March 2021 and April 2022 there were more than 17,000 eLCVs registered in the UK with MAXUS capturing 11% market share. “EVs accounted for more than 36% of MAXUS registrations over the past 12 months and the growth and interest in EV vans, particularly from the grocery, delivery and pharmaceutical sectors is phenomenal,” said Mark Barrett.

“In 2016 we launched our first all-electric commercial vehicle, the EV80, at CV Show.  The pace at which technology is changing and at which SAIC is innovating is evidenced by the fact that in just six years, the EV80 has been superseded by two new platform EVs, the eDELIVER 3 and eDELIVER 9. And, today, we are launching two more hotly anticipated EVs for the UK market.”

MAXUS has increased its network of UK dealerships in the past 12 months and now has 46 dealers located around the UK in addition to 9 service only centres and 14 open points for both sales and service only.
 
MAXUS has also recently launched its biggest EV support programme ever, committing £30 million to the UK EV market to help van drivers, small businesses as well as larger fleets move away from Internal Combustion Engines (ICE).  Available at any MAXUS dealership in the UK, this support programme is open to all customers who want to purchase, contract hire or lease a MAXUS eDELIVER 9. A £15,000 subsidy will be set aside for each vehicle purchased as part of the campaign, which is limited to 2,000 eDELIVER 9 vehicles.

This MAXUS support programme is available on all variants of the e DELIVER 9, including panel van, dropside, tipper or Luton box with a tail lift of 3500kg or 4050kg GVW. There will also be the option to order an e DELIVER 9 fridge van, milk float or welfare van.