Maxus e Deliver 3 review

Where the EV80 felt like a cobbled together conversion of a diesel model, the e Deliver 3 is purposeful and to the point while crucially still being affordable. Price-wise, it’s costs around one-third less than the Volkswagen ABT e-Transporter or Mercedes-Benz eVito, and as such looks like good value. However, bear in mind that its residual value predictions aren't as attractive as those given for premium badged alternatives.

The range performance is also better than expected, so while the small battery's endurance might seem a bit limited, the larger battery has an excellent real-world range. The e Deliver 3 has a five-year 60,000 miles warranty, with a separate warranty that covers the batteries for eight years and 100,000 miles.

There’s no doubting that the e Deliver 3 is an ambitious attempt at an electric vehicle and one that contrasts starkly with SAIC’s only other previous large electric van on sale here, the LDV EV80. And, while there may be a few cosmetic details to iron out along with some technical bugs, but the basics of a decent and comfortable van are there.