LDV NZ slashes e-ute price

Electric ute the LDV eT60 now costs less than an LDV diesel T60 ute in New Zealand with the price cut from $79,990 to $49,975, which includes the brand’s $23,000 discount and the Clean Car Discount $7015 rebate.

“We believe this is the first time an electric vehicle has been offered at a lower price than its petrol or diesel equivalent model,” says Inchcape New Zealand Limited’s brand marketing head Daile Stephens.

“Our top spec diesel-powered T60 ute has a recommended retail price (RRP) of $49,990 and this special offer on the electric, double cab eT60 comes in under that. And that’s not even taking into account your future fuel savings.”

The LDV eT60 has a 150kW/310Nm motor partnered with an 88.55kWh battery, which produces a WLTP test range of up to 325km and a fast charge of 80% in 40 minutes when using a DC charger.

The rear-wheel-drive eT60 has a rear tray capacity of 1188 litres, which will accommodate most loads with ease. Strong tie-down points feature on the deck and on the wheel arches, while the cargo tray is lined with an industrial grade coating to protect the vehicle and cargo.

Safety features include a fully calibrated chassis, anti-lock braking (ABS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and emergency brake assist (EBA).

The eT60 is also equipped with reversing camera, hill descent control (HDC), hill start assist (HSA), electronic stability control (ESC) with roll movement intervention (RMI), driver and passenger airbags, side airbags and full-length curtain airbags.

The driver’s seat comes with a range of adjustments ensuring optimal driver positioning, while a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay, smartphone connectivity and

Bluetooth allow easy management of calls, messages and navigation hands-free.

Rear camera and park assist are standard and the eT60 comes with air conditioning, power front windows, power side mirrors and keyless entry.

Stephens encourages anyone thinking of changing to an electric ute to do so now, with the eT60 offer valid until December 31, 2023 (when National intends scrapping the CCD rebate), or while stocks last.

Inchcape expanded its presence in New Zealand in early August, growing its distribution footprint and entering retail operations in the New Zealand market.

The company acquired the distribution and vehicle leasing operations and welcomed LDV (MAXUS, the commercial arm of SAIC) and SsangYong as distribution brand partners.

Stephens says it’s a chance to clean out stock and start 2024 with a clean slate and with space to accommodate new models. Click here for more on the EV ute promotion or contact an LDV dealer here