It was the first of Maxus' purpose-built electric vans, so it's no surprise that over time the Maxus eDeliver 3 range and batteries have been superceded.
Designed from the ground up to be an electric van, the Maxus eDeliver 3's range is a key piece of information for buyers and operators and directly impacts how many miles you can do and how useful your van is.
Because a full battery isn't always necessary for a day's work, we'll also look at the van's charging options, and see how fast it can quickly add extra miles.
This article will cover the Maxus eDeliver 3's range, battery size, and charging performance so let's get on with it.
While it's easy to assume that more range is always better, the Maxus eDeliver 3 gives buyers the choice to go for range or for more payload.
At Launch: The eDeliver 3 medium electric van comes with two battery choices. The larger pack delivers a WLTP-rated combined range of up to 151 miles (243 km), while the smaller option offers up to 99 miles (159 km).
WLTP figures can sometimes be optimistic, but our real-world testing of the the eDeliver 3 holds up well. In fact in some scenarios, and if you really want to push it - by turning everything off to maximise range, you can ever beat the claimed figures quite comfortably.
In everyday conditions, though, and carrying a typical load and driving normally we reckon the larger battery is is good for around 125 miles (201 km), and the smaller one about 85 miles (137 km).
Even when fully loaded with its maximum payload of 945 kg, the larger battery should still comfortably exceed 100 miles on a single charge.
The Maxus eDeliver 3 is a relatiely small van, sitting in that awkward space between large city van and compact medium van. Its battery sizes are therefore tailored accordingly with a choice of two options. One suitable for those that want to load it up and maximise payload, and another which can go further alllowing you to make use of the eDeliver 3's dimensions.
At Launch: Maxus launched the eDeliver 3 with a choice of two battery sizes to simplify the decision for buyers. The van is equipped with a usable battery capacity of either 35 kWh or 52.5 kWh.
Maxus has focused on a lightweight construction, using materials like alloys and composites to reduce the eDeliver 3's weight. This helps to maximise efficiency and range, making the most of the available battery capacity.
The eDeliver 3's charging system is designed to suit the various needs of its many customers. Both slow AC and faster DC charging are included as standard on all eDeliver 3 models.
AC Charging: The vehicle has a standard 7.4 kW onboard charger. A full charge from 0-100% can be completed in about 8 hours for the larger battery and 6 hours for the smaller battery when using a three-phase supply.
If you are using a typical 7 kW wallbox (the type most often found at home), a full charge for the larger battery will take approximately 7 hours.
DC Fast Charging: This is the quickest way to charge the eDeliver 3, with a peak DC charging rate of up to 50 kW.
A 20-80% charge can be achieved in as little as 45 minutes for both battery sizes. The final 20% will take considerably longer (as is standard for how batteries charge), but you should still be able to complete a full charge in around an hour.
