Despite the fuel crisis slowing down and prices getting back to relatively normal levels, the move to Electric vehicles is surging still because we’re all now well aware how volatile those petrol prices can be. And for professional drivers and business owners cutting costs by swapping fuel for electricity is becoming more of a reality with new options like the LDV eDeliver 5 hitting the market.

This all-electric delivery or tradie van will start at $47,990 with three model options available.

Electric range will be between 300 and 335km depending on the model.

There’ll be two long wheelbase versions in low or high roof, while the short wheelbase will be low roof only. The company has air freighted in the first example ahead of customer deliveries in July.

It’s not the first electric van, LDV has had two previous models, and KIA is readying their PV5 for the market while Farizon also starts to chip away at the Aussie market. Expect your local delivery driver to consider their cost of running options in the years ahead as range and payloads go up.

“There has been a seismic shift in consumer behaviour due to recent geo-political tensions, fuel insecurity, and surging diesel costs,” said Dinesh Chinnappa, the General Manager of LDV Australia.

“With that in mind we brought forward our plans to introduce the LDV eDeliver 5 to the Australian market, which is why stock will initially be limited.”

“The LDV eDeliver 5 brings a modern and highly capable electric van for less than the price of most diesel vans.

“With its combination of price, practicality, range and payload the LDV eDeliver 5 will suit many small business operators.

“LDV has been one of the pioneers of the electric van segment in Australia and we are pleased to broaden our range to ensure there is a choice of vehicle sizes and price points.”

Recommended retail pricing for ABN holders:

  • MY26 LDV eDeliver 5 SWB low roof: $47,990 drive-away (launch offer)
  • MY26 LDV eDeliver 5 LWB low roof: $52,990 drive-away
  • MY26 LDV eDeliver 5 LWB high roof: $54,990 drive-away

Recommended retail pricing for private buyers:

  • MY26 LDV eDeliver 5 SWB low roof: $52,621 drive-away
  • MY26 LDV eDeliver 5 LWB low roof: $55,779 drive-away
  • MY26 LDV eDeliver 5 LWB high roof: $57,884 drive-away

All three models are powered by a 120kW/240Nm electric motor which drives the front wheels are equipped with a 64kWh battery pack, and have vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability.

Ideal for the tradie and delivery lunch break, you can get from 20-80% charge in about 36 minutes on a 70kW charger too.

Payload will be the focus along with range for most potential buyuers, payload on the low roof SWB is 1200kg – and the total vehicle payload on both LWB models is 1265kg.

MY26 LDV eDeliver 5 feature highlights:

  • Three seat-layout
  • Overhead storage
  • Vinyl flooring (cabin and cargo area)
  • 12.3-inch infotainment screen
  • Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, FM, DAB radio
  • 7-inch digital instrument cluster
  • Windowless twin sliding doors and rear ‘barn’ doors
  • Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability

MY26 LDV eDeliver 5 preliminary specifications:

  • Engine: Electric motor
  • Output: 120kW/240Nm
  • Battery capacity: 64kWh
  • Driven wheels: Front
  • Range (WLTP): up to 335km (SWB low roof), up to 321km (LWB low roof), up to 301km (LWB high roof)
  • Maximum DC fast-charging capacity: 70kW
  • Vehicle-to-load (V2L) maximum capacity: 6.6kW
  • DC fast-charging time (70kW): Approximately 36 minutes (from 20 to 80 per cent)
  • Cargo volume (m³): 6.6 (SWB low roof), 7.5 (LWB low roof), 8.7 (LWB high roof)
  • Cargo area length: 2654mm (SWB), 3042mm (LWB)
  • Cargo area width at widest point: 1704mm
  • Cargo area width between wheel arches: 1250mm
  • Cargo area height: 1455mm (low roof), 1675mm (high roof)
  • Rear door opening width: 1305mm
  • Rear door opening height: 1270mm (low roof) 1490mm (high roof)
  • Maximum rear door opening position: 270 degrees (when side sliding doors are closed)
  • Side door opening width: 869mm
  • Side door opening height: 1243mm
  • Vehicle length: 4800mm (SWB), 5250mm (LWB)
  • Vehicle wheelbase: 3100mm (SWB), 3450mm (LWB)
  • Vehicle width excluding mirrors: 1874mm
  • Vehicle height: 1960mm (low roof), 2180mm (high roof)
  • Gross Combination Mass (GCM): 4550kg (SWB), 4695kg (LWB)
  • Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM): 3050kg (SWB), 3195kg (LWB)
  • Kerb weight: 1850kg (SWB), 1930kg (LWB low roof), 1930kg (LWB high roof)
  • Total vehicle payload: 1200kg (SWB low roof), 1265kg (LWB low roof), 1265kg (LWB high roof)