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LDV has confirmed pricing and features for the first all-electric ute to hit the market in Australia.
Based on the Pro version of the combustion T60 dual-cab ute, the eT60 swaps the diesel powertrain for a 130kW/310Nm electric motor on the rear axle, and an 88.55kWh lithium-ion battery pack, allowing for a 330km range according to the WLTP standard.
The eT60 is available in just one trim level, starting from $92,990 before on-road costs.
LDV says the eT60 is primarily aimed at large corporate entities, all three levels of government, and fleet businesses which have committed to emissions reductions targets.
It also says it is targeting “early adopters” amongst private buyers.
LDV would not reveal which companies it already had orders from, but said they were ‘significant’ both in size and importance in Australia.
The eT60 scores 17-inch alloy wheels, the same heavy-duty suspension setup from the Pro-grade combustion ute, a 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen with Apple CarPlay connectivity, but unusually for an electric car, the eT60 has a polyurethane steering wheel, turn-key ignition, and an analog dash cluster.
The seats are clad in synthetic leather trim, and the front two are electrically adjustable. There is a full-sized household power outlet on the back of the centre console.
Importantly, the eT60 is capable of towing 1000kg braked, and also has a 1000kg payload supported by multiple tie-down points and a spray-in tub liner. With the addition of its large battery pack, the eT60 weighs in at 3050kg. It sports double wishbone suspension in the front, and leaf springs in the rear, with ventilated disc brakes all-round.
When it comes to charging, the eT60 can charge at a rate of 80kW on DC, allowing fast-charge time of 45 minutes (from 20-80 per cent), or 11kW on the slower AC standard, allowing a charging time of around nine hours. Its energy consumption is rated at 21.3kWh/100km. It has a single non-adjustable regenerative braking tune, as well as power, normal, and eco driving modes. Driving speed is electronically limited to 120km/h.
The eT60 also comes with a new set of ownership conditions, with a five-year/160,000km warranty for the ute itself, and an eight-year/160,000km warranty for the battery pack supplied by CATL.
The warranty is a notable downgrade from the seven-year/200,000km warranty of the combustion T60 Max.
The eT60 also comes with five years and 130,000km of roadside assist. Servicing is only required once every 24 months or 30,000km, whichever occurs first.
The eT60 is available to be purchased now, with an initial shipment landing imminently. LDV is launching the ute at the same time as a fully electric version of its Deliver 9 large van and Mifa luxury people mover.
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