The Chinese electric van Maxus eDeliver3. (Photo: © Martin Bärtges)
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With the Maxus eDeliver3, the Chinese company SAIC aims to establish an electric transporter in the mid-range of light commercial vehicles.
Really well known is SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation) in Germany has not yet achieved this. The company is building about million vehicles on behalf of Volkswagen for the Chinese market. Under the brand name Maxus the company wants with purely electric vans now take off in this country. Next to the eDeliver 9, which competes in the Sprinter class in terms of size and is also available with a diesel engine without the "e" suffix in the name, is the smaller eDeliver 3 a competitor for the VW Bus or the Ford Transit.
The electrically powered panel vans is in two lengths Available: As L1 with a short wheelbase of 2.910 mm and a total length of 4.555 mm, and as L2 like the 5.145 mm long test car (wheelbase 3.285 mm). Both vehicles can with two different battery sizes equipped with 35 kWh (in the basic model) or optionally with 52,5 kWhThis means that - theoretically - according to WLTP around 240 kilometers combined range feasible. In urban areas, even more than 300 kilometers are possible. Mind you, that's theoretical. As with other electric vehicles, the eDeliver 3's range drops at low temperatures around freezing. And even "higher" speeds after leaving town or city limits reduce the range surprisingly quickly. Maxus has already limited the 514 cm long eDeliver 3 to a maximum speed of 120 km/h limited.
This makes it clear where the emission-free Deliver 3 is used. In inner-city operations or in metropolitan areas, for example for Service providers, installers or maintenance technicians, for delivery companies or gardening and landscapingA range of around 180 to 200 kilometers is reasonably realistic with the large battery pack in winter temperatures. Then the lithium-ion batteries of the electric van must be recharged. According to the WLTP standard, the power consumption at 23,6 kWh lie, realistically about 24 kWh. In about three-quarters of an hour, the battery pack should be charged to 80 percent again. Up to 2.000 fast charging cycles The manufacturer promises that the batteries should be able to do this.
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The charging port itself is located on the front section behind the brand logo in the radiator grille. You'll be in for a surprise when you try to open the hood. It doesn't hinge up as usual, but has to be removed completely. The hood isn't heavy, but it is quite unwieldy and rather difficult to reinsert. Which is really annoying when you want to quickly refill the windshield washer fluid, for example.
Driving the eDeliver 3 is easy. The electric motor has a power of 90 kW, which corresponds to 122 hp. The maximum torque is 250 Newton meters, more than sufficient for a quick swim in the cityTwo driving modes are available, Eco and Normal. There is also three recuperation levels, light, medium, and strong. These do, in fact, ensure that the stated remaining range occasionally increases within built-up areas. Once you've passed the town sign, things look different—as already mentioned.
The two-seater eDeliver is around 190 cm high and 170 cm wide, giving the little Maxus a usable loading space length of maximum 277 cm, at a maximum width of the loading compartment of 166 cmThe width between the wheel arches is 122 cm. Loading edge is just under half a meter highThe side sliding door is 71 cm wide and 123 cm high. The maximum height of the cargo area is ten centimeters higher. Access to the rear is provided in proportion one-third to two-thirds divided double doors free, which open up to 180 degrees.
The load volume, which can be transported, is maximum 6,3 cubic meters (Length L2). Up to three Euro pallets fit into the cargo space. The eDeliver 3 weighs 1.715 kg, so that until the permissible Total weight of 2.630 kilograms anyway 915 kg The walls of the cargo area are paneled, and the floor is covered with a non-slip synthetic covering. trailer wants to resortto carry even more load will be disappointed. Because the As with many electric vans, the towing capacity is not exactly generous. With the large battery pack, 290 kg, with the small battery 440 kilograms can be hooked.
The cargo area and the driver's cab are separated by a completely enclosed wall. The interior is functional, and operation is straightforward. Controls are easily accessible, on the 7 inch touch screen and the control buttons on the steering wheel will Audio and infotainment system The screen also displays the image from the standard rearview camera.
The driver and passenger seats are four-way adjustable and have a Heated seatsMaxus could have added a few more storage compartments to the van. Especially in a commercial vehicle, There are never enough storage options in everyday working life.
Maxus also shows himself to be a little stingy in other areas. For example, there is no navigation deviceOkay, you can also navigate using an app on your smartphone. This can be done via Pair Apple CarPlay or Android Auto with the touchscreen. What is more unpleasant is that for the Climate no sensible temperature setting. You can select heating or air conditioning and the intensity of the air flow using push buttons. The standard equipment of the eDeliver 3 includes a Bluetooth Handsfree Car Kit, Charging cables for connection to a wallbox and a Emergency charger for recharging at a 230 V standard socket.
The test car comes in white, the standard paint finish. Anyone who likes a Metallic paint want to have, pays 650 Euro surchargeRAL colors are also available as an option. The L2 version of the eDeliver 3 with a 35 kWh battery costs EUR 36.490, with the larger 53 kWh battery pack EUR 39.990 This makes the eDeliver 3 somewhat cheaper than some of its competitors, but considering the rather meager features, the small Maxus but not exactly a bargain.
Maxus gives five year guarantee on the entire vehicle (up to 100.000 kilometers) and eight years (up to 160.000 kilometers) on the Battery. Customers (still) have to live with a rather modest dealer and workshop network in GermanyHowever, since the Maxus headquarters in Cologne know that a comprehensive dealer network is a prerequisite for fast service in maintenance and repairs for commercial use, they are already working diligently on the expansion of the workshop points.
(All prices net prices)
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