The Maxus electric vehicles: The eDeliver9 is framed by the two smaller eDeliver3s.

The Maxus electric vehicles: The eDeliver9 is flanked by the two smaller eDeliver3s. (Photo: © Manuel Debus)

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Further growth in sight with electric transporters

The Chinese automaker Maxus is entering the German market with one diesel and two electric vehicles. The first showroom is now complete, participation in the IAA Commercial Vehicles is confirmed, the models have been refreshed, and further growth is firmly planned.

On-site appointment in Krefeld with Maxus. Why, that quickly becomes clear. Because the Preckel Automobil GmbH has at its headquarters the national, if not Europe-wide, first showroom for the brand. Behind the Maxus brand is a manufacturer of electrically powered commercial vehicles, which have been part of Shanghai Automitive Industry Corporation, SAIC for short, and is officially known in Germany as Maxomotive Deutschland GmbH This company, in turn, belongs to the Belgian distribution company Astara Western Europe, which generated around four billion euros with over 200.000 vehicles in 17 countries.

Maxus showroom and appearance at the IAA Transportation

Now buyers and those who want to become buyers can see the brand in a showroom, touch and examine closely. Two electric series with numerous variants including chassis from eDeliver3 and eDeliver9 are available, plus a Diesel version as Deliver9, which of course also meets the Euro 6 standard with its new engine. Visitors to the IAA Transportation, as the commercial vehicle trade fair is now called, from 20 to 25 September in Hanover.

Maxus used the presentation to announce its presence at the trade fair. In addition, Jörn Wohlers, Managing Director of Preckel Automobile GmbH, added that his company will also be present at the fair. The reason: The Preckel Group, in cooperation with Van Select also the nationwide conversion of Maxus models according to buyer specifications, such as a workshop or refrigerated vehicle. They plan to present this at the IAA Transportation with eight models. Maxus itself has refined all models and refreshed them for the 2022 model year and beyond. In addition to updating the combustion engine with the latest diesel engine, Maxus has also eDeliver3 a new 50 kWh battery In addition, there is an expanded range of features and the eDeliver9, the large electric transporter, further lengths.

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eDeliver3 now with 50 kWh battery

With eDeliver3, theThe 50 kWh battery series. With the lithium iron phosphate battery, drivers can up to 371 kilometers in city traffic according to WLTP measurement The power is transferred by a 90 kW/122 hp electric motor, which offers a torque of 255 Newton meters. The van is available in two lengths, the with short wheelbase of 2.910 mm 830 kilograms, with long wheelbase of 3.285 mm 850 kilograms payload can record. The Cargo space volume is 4,8 and 6,3 cubic meters respectively, The eDeliver3 starts at a net price of 37.990 euros, while the long version starts at a net price of 39.990 euros.

The eDeliver9 is now available as a chassis in the lengths L4 and L5 as well as Increased version with 4.050 kilograms permissible total weight instead of the usual 3,5 tonsThe eDeliver9 starts at €56.490 net and is available in two lengths and two heights. Three battery sizes are available. of 52, 72 and 89 kWh, the one Payload between 725 (L3H3 with large battery) and 1.125 kilograms (L2H2 with 52kWh battery) and in the The loaded version can even carry up to 1.275 kilograms to the destination. The load volume varies between 9,7 and 12,5 cubic meters. Progress is ensured by a 150 kW/204 hp electric motor. It offers a torque of 310 Newton meters.

Range of up to 353 kilometers in city traffic

According to WLTP, the ranges are in the best case with the large battery at 353 kilometers in city traffic, in the mix it manages 296 km. Standard equipment includes a three-phase AC charging via on-board loader with up to 11 kilowatts Performance provided, a An empty battery takes between six and nine hours, depending on its size to get 100 percent. Fast charging is also possible, a DC fast charging station An empty battery charges to 80 percent after 45 minutes; just ten minutes of charging time extends the range by 100 kilometers.

Maxus has ambitious plans for the current year. In addition to increasing sales, the network currently consists of 47 authorized dealers with 76 locations, and the number of locations is expected to rise to 120 by the end of 2022.

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