Maxus (SAIC) eDeliver 9
Large electric panel van · 4W · Launched 2021
GBP 49,000+ (UK) / EUR 56,000+ (Europe) / AUD 86,000 (Australia)
≈ ₹42.00 L (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
296 km
Battery
88 kWh
Top speed
100 km/h
Charge
8.5 hr
Power
201 bhp
Seats
3
Available colors
Overview
SAIC Maxus' flagship large electric van. Launched 2021 — not officially sold globally. GBP 49,000+ in UK. 184 mi (296 km) WLTP on 88 kWh pack. Multiple body styles (L2H2 / L3H2 / L4H3). Popular with UK / Australian last-mile fleets.
Best for
UK / Australia / NZ fleet operators wanting affordable Chinese-built electric large van
Pros & cons
+Pros
- GBP 49k undercuts Ford E-Transit in UK
- Multiple body styles
- SAIC backing with scale
- 3.5 t GVW for upfitters
−Cons
- Not sold globally
- 296 km WLTP range trails Renault Master E-Tech
- 80 kW DC charging slow
- Chinese-origin warranty concerns
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 Maxus (SAIC) 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.
Build quality variances on early UK units
Reported in earlier models — Maxus (SAIC) has released fixes for newer batches.
Cargo over-loading reduces motor life — stay within rated capacity
Reported in earlier models — Maxus (SAIC) has released fixes for newer batches.
Rear suspension sag with continuous max-load running
Reported in earlier models — Maxus (SAIC) has released fixes for newer batches.
Cabin AC compressor sized for half-load — slow cooling at full
Reported in earlier models — Maxus (SAIC) has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the Maxus (SAIC) eDeliver 9 in United Kingdom
- 1Range: the 184 miles figure quoted in United Kingdom is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
- 2Charging: a 88 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network — this model does 20-80% in 36 min (80kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
- 4Climate: Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
- 5Fit: the Maxus (SAIC) eDeliver 9 is well-suited to town and commuter driving — plan a rapid-charge stop for longer motorway journeys.
The Maxus (SAIC) eDeliver 9 for United Kingdom buyers
What this electric car means in United Kingdom — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in United Kingdom
The Maxus (SAIC) eDeliver 9 is rated at 184 miles on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
Charging
Plan around CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network. The 88 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
Climate & real-world range
Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current United Kingdom eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 88 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 296 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 8.5 hours |
| Fast charge | 20-80% in 36 min (80kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 5 years / 2,00,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 201 bhp |
| Torque | 310 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | FWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 2600 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 210 mm |
| Boot space | 12500 litres |
| Seating | 3 seats |
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GBP 49,000+ (UK) / EUR 56,000+ (Europe) / AUD 86,000 (Australia)
Bottom line
The Maxus (SAIC) eDeliver 9 scores 7/10 overall. Best suited for: UK / Australia / NZ fleet operators wanting affordable Chinese-built electric large van. Key strength: gbp 49k undercuts ford e-transit in uk. Main consideration: not sold globally.
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