Video: First drive review of LDV’s eDeliver 3 electric van

Auto Media Group managing editor Richard Edwards is the first to grab the keys for an overnight New Zealand test of the new LDV eDeliver 3. 

Great Lake Motor Distributors (GLMD) has confirmed pricing of the battery electric van, due to hit the New Zealand market in the first quarter of 2021, will start at $49,990 plus GST. 

Initially, two short wheelbase models with a 4.8 cubic metre carrying capacity will be on offer. 

The $49,990 plus GST eDeliver 3 is equipped with a 35kWh ternary lithium battery pack offering a range of up to 280km, while an optional battery pack of 52.5kWh capacity adds a further 120km to the range, offering the user up to 400km of travel on a single charge. 

The upgraded battery pack adds $5000 plus GST to the price, bringing the long-range battery eDeliver 3 to $54,990 plus GST. 

Peak power is rated at 90kW with 255Nm of peak torque. The eDeliver 3 offers a payload of up to 905kgs.