Maxus Dana V1 Explained

Maxus Dana V1
Manufacturer:Maxus (SAIC Motor)
Aka:Maxus eDeliver 5 (electric version)
Production:2024–present
Model Years:2024–present
Assembly:China: Wuxi
Class:Light commercial vehicle
Body Style:4-door van
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Motor:Permanent magnet synchronous electric motor
Powerout:70 kW (94 hp; 95 PS)
Transmission:1-speed direct-drive
Wheelbase:SWB: 31001NaN1
LWB: 34501NaN1
Length:SWB: 48001NaN1
LWB: 52501NaN1
Width:18701NaN1
Height:Standard:19601NaN1
High roof:21801NaN1

The Maxus Dana V1 is an electric light commercial 6-door van designed and produced by the Chinese automaker Maxus since 2023. The Dana V1 rides on the MILA platform with the platform underpinning several models including the V1, M1, and T1. V1 is a logistics minivan, the M1 is a passenger minivan sharing the design with the V1, and the T1 is a light truck.[1]

Overview

The Maxus Dana V1 was launched on the Chinese car market in January 2024 as a mid-size electric distribution van of the Maxus brand.[2]

Specifications

The Maxus Dana V1 is a standard 2-seater panel van and is equipped with a front-drive motor with an output of 90 kW with the power coming from a 42 kWh lithium-phosphate-iron battery. The powertrain consumes 15.9 kWh and supports a 305 km CLTC range.

As a purpose-built electric van design, the V1 has a carrying capacity of 1.4 tons and a towing capacity of 2.5 tons with a floor height of 520mm. The rear suspension construction is a leaf spring structure, and it is equipped with 15-inch wheels as standard with an approach angle of 26° and a departure angle of 22°. In selected markets, the Dana V1 would be offered in both short and long-wheelbase Dana V1 variants and standard or high roof configurations.[3]

The passenger variant called the Dana M1 provides 5 seats (2+3), 6 seats (3+3), and various seating layouts such as 9 (3+3+3) seats.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: SAIC Maxus electric minivan Dana M1 makes a debut, market entry next year. carnewschina.com. 12 March 2024. English.
  2. Web site: How does the Dana V1 perform?. 12 March 2024. English.
  3. Web site: How does the Dana V1 perform?. 12 March 2024. en.