In addition to launching Australia’s first electric Ute, the LDV has added the eDeliver 9 and the Mifa 9 people mover to its showroom range of zero emission vehicles.
Aimed squarely at users who want to reduce their environmental footprint, the eDeliver 9 delivers quiet progress, reduced maintenance costs and zero battery impact on cargo space.
LDV general manager Dinesh Chinappa says the eDeliver 9 range being launched is optimised for urban logistics with no compromise on capabilities.
Three electric variants join the range: eDeliver 9 Long Wheelbase Mid Roof; eDeliver 9 LWB High Roof; and eDeliver 9 Cab Chassis. All are available in River Blue or Blanc White.
Both vans are powered by an 88.55kWh lithium-ion battery delivering a WLTP range of 280km* (mid roof) and 275km* (high roof), while the Cab Chassis has a 65kWh lithium ion battery and a WLTP range of 150km* based on a standard box system affixed to the cab chassis.
All power the permanent magnet synchronous motor delivering 150kW and 310Nm to the front wheels.
Charging time for the eDeliver 9 van via a 3-phase AC charger takes approximately 8 hours to go from 5-100% full with a maximum charge rate of 11kW (6.5 hours from 5-100% for the Cab Chassis), while DC fast-charging takes approximately 45 minutes to go from 20-80% charge at a maximum rate of 80kW (36 minutes for the cab chassis). All variants also have an onboard 3-pin Emergency Domestic Charger.
The eDeliver 9 vans come with Autonomous Emergency Braking, Bosch Electronic Stability Control system, Lane Departure Warning, and a full suite of airbags. Meanwhile, Adaptive Cruise Control, Hill Hold Assist, front and rear parking sensors on the van (front only on the Cab Chassis), Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth phone connectivity, USB ports, under seat storage, multi-function steering wheel and overhead storage compartments make the office on wheels as practical as possible.
The cargo area features non-slip entry steps and heavy duty non-slip rubber flooring, 8 sturdy tie-down points, passenger side sliding cargo door and 236° opening rear barn doors.
The eDeliver 9 has the same cubic capacity as its ICE siblings – 10.97m3 for the LWB Mid Roof and 12.33m3 for the LWB High Roof. Payload is 1,410kg for the Mid Roof and 1,350kg for the High Roof, while braked towing capacity is limited to 1,500kg.
It comes with a 5-year/160,000km vehicle warranty, 8-year/160,000km battery warranty and 5-year/160,000 Roadside Assistance.
Pricing for eDeliver 9 LWB MR starts at $116,537 RRP rising to $118,836 RRP for the LWB HR. Cab chassis starts at $99,990 RRP.
Making people movers cool again
Chinappa says the LDV Mifa 9 doesn’t compromise on style and is available in Mode, Executive and Luxe trim levels.
“Its clean design and distinctive lines, LED headlights and daytime running lights, signature rear LEDs and dynamic indicators give it a commanding presence,” Chinappa says.
“Adding to this presence are distinctive 18-inch star style or bold 19-inch multi-spoke alloys (depending on variant),” he says.
The colour palette includes Blanc White, Dynasty Red, Metal Black, Pearl White, Mica Blue and a choice of Concrete Grey or Snow Cyan with an accented black roof. All are supported with a black leather trim interior colour.
Ease of entry and egress is made simple with power-sliding side doors (on the Executive and Luxe) that give access to a smartly packaged 2-2-3 seating format that allows plenty of room and central aisle access. An eight-seat model is expected to arrive early in 2023.
In the Luxe variant, the Mifa 9 is specified with Captain’s Chairs that come with heating, cooling, massage and recline function. Fold-out tray tables, footrests, individual touchscreen controls for the multi-zone climate control, 7 USB ports throughout the cabin, a 220V power outlet and the option of a 6, 8 or 12-speaker sound system complete the picture for passengers.
The sliding third row seating allows up to 1010 litres of available luggage space when all 7 seats are filled, and up to 2,179 litres when just four seats are occupied.
Up front, key vehicle data is fed to the driver via a dedicated 7-inch digital display, while additional sound, comfort and vehicle information can be accessed via a 12.3-inch touchscreen complete with wired Apple CarPlay and smartphone connectivity. Also available is a multi-function, leather, heated steering wheel, digital rear view mirror and wireless mobile charging pad.
At the heart of the Mifa 9 is an 90kWh lithium-ion battery with cells from CATL, a respected global leader in battery technology and manufacturing. Packaged centrally in the vehicle to ensure optimal weight distribution and maximum internal cabin space, the battery can be charged via an 11kw charger in approximately 8.5 hours. DC fast-charging takes approximately 36 minutes to charge from 30-80%.
Powering the front wheels, the battery delivers 180kW and 350Nm, and consumes charge at a rate of between 21.3kWh and 21.8kWh per 100km. Depending on driving style and conditions, the Mifa 9 has a maximum range of up to 440kms.
Regenerative braking turns kinetic energy into electrical power while helping slow the car down and feeding that power back into the battery.
Safety is a non-negotiable of every new LDV model and the Mifa 9 is no exception with its ultra-high strength safety cell and full suite of active and passive ADAS safety features to protect both driver and passengers.
The LDV Mifa 9 Mode starts from $106,000 RRP, followed by Executive from $117,000 RRP and Luxe from $131,000 RRP.
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