Maxus to launch 7.5 tonne light truck in the UK

George Barrow
September 22, 2022

Chinese manufacturer Maxus revealed an all-new electric 7.5-tonne truck with a driving range of up to 213km. Currently named EH300 the electric light truck has a 128kWh CATL lithium iron phosphate battery with 60kW continuous power and a 110kW peak output with 635Nm continuous torque and 1200Nm peak. Charging speeds will be up to 102kW on a rapid DC charger taking the battery around 1.5 hours to charge or 11 hours on an AC charger.

Mark Barrett, Harris Maxus general manager, said: “With the possible changes to licences bringing back the entitlement to drive 7.5-tonne vans for car drivers it is a catalyst that has sparked the interest. Without [licence changes], the likes of your home delivery, local authority, and of course your builder types will be interested in it. So we see a big opportunity for it alongside the planned heavy truck model.”

The EH300 7.5-tonne truck will likely join the Maxus range in the UK in late 2023 or early 2024.

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George Barrow

George Barrow has been writing about nearly anything with wheels for the past 15 years, starting off his career in the car industry and ending up in commercial vehicles via a brief detour to cover technology, science and start-ups. Often found behind the wheel of a new product, his real interest lies in the business side of the automotive industry. George is the UK jury member of the International Van of the Year and International Pick-Up Award.

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