SAIC of China via its British subsidiary LDV
presented the EV30 at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham. The brand’s
second electric van has an output of 85 kW and is available with short and long
wheelbases as well as two battery variants.
The new electric transporter model follows SAIC’s
first model, the EV80. The smaller EV30 comes with a choice of battery packs
with 35 or 53 kWh capacity that should provide ranges of up to 280 km or up to 400 km respectively.
The manufacturer says that the EV30 will be capable
of fast charging. Accordingly, the battery should be able to be charged to 80 per
cent in 45 minutes using DC charging. The batteries will be supplied by CATL.
The EV30 shown at the British trade fair is a model
for the Chinese market. The model for Europe will differ on several points,
including a twin seat option, the larger 85 kW engine and a double tailgate.
The EV30 is offered with two different wheelbases.
The version with a 2.91 m wheelbase has a carrying capacity of 5 cubic metres
and a payload of 855 kg. The second option with a 3.29 m wheelbase offers 6.3
cubic metres of carrying capacity and a payload of 1,000 kg. The maximum speed
for both versions is stated to be just under 130 km/h. The maximum speed for
both versions is 130 km/h.
