LDV (SAIC Maxus Australia) eT60
Electric dual-cab ute · 4W · Launched 2023
AUD 88,000 - 100,000
≈ ₹55.00 L (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
330 km
Battery
88.5 kWh
Top speed
130 km/h
Charge
10 hr
Power
174 bhp
Seats
5
Overview
eT60. Early-adopter AU buyers wanting first pure-electric dual-cab ute (now overshadowed by Shark 6 PHEV). Status: currently on sale in AU.
Best for
Early-adopter AU buyers wanting first pure-electric dual-cab ute (now overshadowed by Shark 6 PHEV)
Pros & cons
+Pros
- First electric ute available in AU
- 330 km WLTP range
- 5-year vehicle warranty
−Cons
- RWD only — no 4WD
- 1,000 kg braked tow only
- Outclassed by BYD Shark 6 PHEV
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by LDV (SAIC Maxus Australia) in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Range drops 15-25% at sustained highway speed in cold/AC use
Reported in earlier models — LDV (SAIC Maxus Australia) has released fixes for newer batches.
12V aux battery should be checked annually on PHEV/EV
Reported in earlier models — LDV (SAIC Maxus Australia) has released fixes for newer batches.
DC fast-charge speeds vary with operator firmware and battery temperature
Reported in earlier models — LDV (SAIC Maxus Australia) has released fixes for newer batches.
Software OTA cadence varies by region — early build niggles common
Reported in earlier models — LDV (SAIC Maxus Australia) has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the LDV (SAIC Maxus Australia) eT60 in Australia
- 1Range: the 330 km figure quoted in Australia is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
- 2Charging: a 88.5 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways — this model does 20-80% in ~45 min (80 kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
- 4Climate: Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
- 5Fit: the LDV (SAIC Maxus Australia) eT60 is ideal for metro driving; for outback or interstate trips, check the DC fast-charging network first.
The LDV (SAIC Maxus Australia) eT60 for Australia buyers
What this EV means in Australia — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in Australia
The LDV (SAIC Maxus Australia) eT60 is rated at 330 km on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
Charging
Plan around CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways. The 88.5 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
Climate & real-world range
Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current Australia eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 88.5 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 330 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 10 hours |
| Fast charge | 20-80% in ~45 min (80 kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 130 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 174 bhp |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | RWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | — |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 180 mm |
| Boot space | 400 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
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AUD 88,000 - 100,000
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The LDV (SAIC Maxus Australia) eT60 scores 7/10 overall. Best suited for: Early-adopter AU buyers wanting first pure-electric dual-cab ute (now overshadowed by Shark 6 PHEV). Key strength: first electric ute available in au. Main consideration: rwd only — no 4wd.
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