Price slashed on electric LDV van

The price on the LDV EV80 electric van has been dropped to $49,990, plus GST and on road costs.

That’s about $20,000 off the $69,990 price.

Great Lake Motor Distributors NZ general manager Andrew Bayliss says the price cut has been adopted with the support of LDV manufacturer SAIC Motor.

“Along with the manufacturer, we acknowledge the government’s desire to reduce vehicle emissions and apply a financial incentive to buyers of low and zero emission vehicles,” Bayliss says.

“So we’ve decided to front-foot it ourselves and taken positive action in assisting commercial vehicle buyers who want to lower their carbon footprint to beat a potentially lengthy political process.”

Bayliss says the initiative has just been rolled out, but he’s expecting strong demand at that price.

The NZ EV Owners Facebook Group has already noted the “vantastic” news and prompted comments that it makes the van a viable option.

EVtalk

reviewed the LDV EV80 in May last year

when the price was $69,990 plus GST.

It has a range around 150-180km and is designed for more than just cargo with the option of a 10-seater minibus.