Chinese brand LDV launched in 2014 with entry level offerings priced well below the opposition. LDV is now set to launch not 1, but 3 new commercial electric commercial vehicles on November. Contrary to what conservative politicians have been saying, pick-up utes and vans can, and are, electric.
LDV is one of the many brands associated with SAIC, previously known as Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation. SAIC is fast becoming one of the world’s largest car makers from a country with one of the world’s biggest, fastest developing, markets.
The 3 new models are: eT60, Australia’s first fully electric ute; eDeliver 9, an electrified version of LDV’s segment-leading large van; and Mifa 9, a luxury electric people mover.
“The global auto market is undergoing its most significant revolution in decades,” says Dinesh Chinnappa, 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.
“So LDV is well-placed to take advantage of this new model EV roll-out, and we’re delighted to share some topline, pre-launch, information with you.”
November 2022 sees the all-new LDV eT60, Australia’s first fully electric ute, the one the Morrison government said didn’t exist.
The fossil-fuelled T60 has sold 22,092 since launch, and the eT60 is said to bring the same to the EV space.
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At launch, the eT60 ute comes as a 4×2 double cab, with an 88.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack, and WLTP of 330km^. Range is less of an issue now than the ability of an EV to charge fast. Although charging from 5-100% on an 11kw charger takes 9 hours, the eT60’s DC fast-charging goes from 20 to 80% in approximately 45 mins.
November also brings the LDV eDeliver 9, LDV’s first electric large van.
The ICE version sold 3915 units in around 2 years, giving it 12.2% market share so far for 2022.
The eDeliver 9, in long wheelbase mid- and high-roof variants, also has cab chassis options. They also use the 88.5kWH lithium-ion battery for a range of 280km^ (WLTP, based on mid roof model).
eDeliver 9 AC charging is around 9 hours for a full charge at a maximum charge rate of 11kw. Like most EV car makers, fast charging isn’t recommended for all charging, but should you need to, DC fast-charging takes around 45 minutes from 20-80% with a maximum rate of 80kw.
Finally, November also brings Australia the LDV Mifa 9, a “luxury” electric people mover.
It conveys 7 people in EV comfort, with an 8-seat model due early 2023. Mifa 9 will have 3 trim levels, and a 5-Star Euro NCAP rating. MIFA 9 has safety and driver aids including:
- autonomous emergency braking,
- adaptive cruise control
- rear collision warning system
- lane departure warning
- lane change assist
- emergency lane keep assist
- electronic stability control
- fatigue reminder.
Mifa 9 uses a 90kWh lithium-ion battery with a WLTP range of up to 440km depending on the variant and load. Mifa 9 charges on an 11kw charger at 8.5 hours to 100%, and on DC fast-charging at 36 minutes (20-80% full).
Further specification and pricing of eT60, eDeliver 9 and Mifa 9 will be revealed closer to the launch date in November.
“The Australian auto industry is at a crucial pivot point and embarking on a journey many countries commenced years ago,” says Chinnappa.
To register your interest, please visit www.ldvautomotive.com.au
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