2021 Maxus E-Deliver 3 Review: For Your Business E-Van Needs
Ben Chia
11/03/2021
Drive, Features & Conclusion
The E-Deliver 3 is actually quite a sizeable van, at 4,555mm long and 1,780mm wide. Thus manoeuvring it can be a bit tricky if one is unfamiliar with large vans. The large blind spots means that one needs to be extra alert when changing lanes, and the standard rear view camera is pretty much an essential piece of equipment to aid you with reversing.
Given its electric drivetrain, the E-Deliver 3 does help you get up to speed pretty briskly, although its claimed top speed is rated at just 120km/h. It’s still a commercial vehicle though, so there’s that speed warning chime that starts beeping at 70km/h, constantly reminding you of what you’re driving and to stay within the legal limits.
It’ll probably be easier to set the cruise control to 70km/h and go about your merry way. And for a van, the Maxus is surprisingly well-equipped. Highlights include heated mirrors and heated seats (the button for which is oddly located on the floor, easily activated with a light kick), while C&C says that customer vehicles will get Apple CarPlay connectivity, an item not found on the test drive vehicle.
But ultimately, those features are but bonuses. The greatest appeal of the Maxus E-Deliver 3 is the overall lower operating costs that comes from going the electric route. Getting a substantial rebate upfront, plus the prospect of lower running costs should be an enticing enough carrot for many businesses to bite.
Maxus E-Deliver 3
| Electric Motor | 120hp, 255Nm |
| Battery | Lithium-ion, 52.5kWh |
| Charge Time / Type | 8 hours / AC charger |
| Electric Range | 240km |
| 0-100km/h | 11.0 seconds |
| Top Speed | 120km/h |
| Efficiency | 23.6kWh/100km |
| CVES Band | A / -S$30,000 |
| Agent | Cycle & Carriage |
| Price | S$68,999 without COE |
| Availability | Now |
| Verdict: | Low running costs and enormous capacity gives the Maxus E-Deliver 3 a major edge in the commercial vehicle market |
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About the Author
Ben Chia
CarBuyer's print editor went out to explore the Great Big World, including a stint working in China (despite his limited Mandarin). Now he's back, ready to foist upon you his takes on everything good and wonderful about the automotive world. Follow Ben on Instagram @carbuyer.ben
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