LDV is introducing three new electric vehicles in November; comprising the eT60 electric ute, eDeliver 9 cargo van, and the MIFA 9 people mover.

“The global auto market is undergoing its most significant revolution in decades,” said Dinesh Chinappa, General Manager of LDV Australia.

“Every major OEM is committed to developing electric vehicles, but what is less spoken about is the growing influence of China’s EV market on the rest of the world – and we in Australia are now benefiting from that influence with the arrival of eT60, eDeliver 9 and Mifa 9.”

“In the first half of 2022, 2.4 million EVs were delivered to customers in China, more than double the total annual new car market in Australia. EVs now account for 26% of all car sales in China, and 57% of global EV sales. China is moving ahead in electrifying its transport industry and it’s bringing the rest of the world – including Australia – with it,” continued Chinappa.

“LDV is well placed to take advantage of this new EV roll-out, and we’re delighted to share some topline, pre-launch information with you.”

While full specifications and pricing are to be unveiled closer to launch, LDV has released some teasers of what the new models offer.

Heading the new product onslaught will be the all-new eT60 electric ute.

Offered initially in a 4×2 double cab guise, the T60 is powered by an 88.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack, good for a combined WLTP of 330km. Charging from 5-100% using an 11kw charger takes approximately 9 hours, while the eT60’s DC fast-charging capability will charge from 20 to 80% in approximately 45 mins.

Also revealed in November will be the eDeliver 9, an electrified version of LDV’s segment-leading large van.

Designed specifically for last-mile delivery solutions, the eDeliver 9 will be available in long-wheelbase mid- and high-roof variants. The vans are powered by an 88.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack, capable of 280km (depending on the variant). Charging time for the eDeliver 9 via a 3-phase AC charger takes approximately 9 hours with a maximum charge rate of 11kw, while DC fast-charging takes approximately 45 minutes to go from 20-80% charge at a maximum rate of 80kw.

Finally, the last of the electric trio to be unveiled in November is the MIFA 9 luxury electric people mover.

Ready to transport seven people in comfort, style, and safety, the MIFA 9 boasts a range of safety features including adaptive cruise control, rear collision warning system, lane departure warning, lane change assist, electronic stability control, and fatigue reminder. MIFA 9 is powered by a 90kWh lithium-ion battery delivering a WLTP combined range of 440km depending on the variant.

“LDV is at the forefront of this journey for commercial vehicles. We have moved from challenger brand to innovator brand. With 92 dealers across the country it’s important we continue to lay the key building blocks for the brand’s future,” added Chinnappa.  “I look forward to sharing more information in November.”

Source: LDV | LDV leads Australia into the future

4 October 2022