As many people know, the MG Extender released in Thailand is actually the Maxus T60 produced by MG’s Chinese parent company, SAIC Motors, and recently released a 100% electric version, dubbed the LDV eT60.

The LDV eT60 never went on sale in China. But it was a car that was mainly put on sale in Australia.  Under the SAIC Motors sub-brand, the name is not as familiar to Thais as LDV.

But if you try to watch each other carefully. You’ll find that, in fact, this eT60 has a face and lines around the car that don’t escape the original like the Maxus T60 or MG Extender in our house at all. In addition to the shades of colors used on the body. And wheel pattern only

But what makes this pickup truck different from the Extender we really know is that it has a power supply , a battery with a capacity of 88.55 kWh, and supports a maximum operating distance of 330 km according to the WLTP standard that can be charged from the remaining battery. % to 80% in 45 minutes with DC Fast Charge,

But with an 11kW charger, you’ll need 9 hours of 0-100% charge time.

LDV eT60

In its power it has been changed from a diesel engine. It is a permanent magnet synchronous motor that can deliver a maximum power of 176.75hp and a maximum power of 310Nm to the selected rear wheel alone. It also comes with a regenerative braking system to create resistance instead of engine braking. And it helps to recharge the battery during acceleration and braking.

As for the capabilities of this eT60, the camp mentioned that it will have a weight of 2,300 kg and will be able to carry a maximum load of 1,000 kg while also having a maximum towing capacity of 1,000 kg . Which can be seen that each value is very close to when it was still using diesel engine because of its electric motor power,

It doesn’t have much different horsepower/torque. And the various suspensions are still the same, everything is there.

In the car’s security system it is still given to a level not different from the original draft.  front, side and curtain airbags, rearview camera, stability control system,

and automatic braking system, hill start assist system, and hill descent control system.

The LDV eT60 is priced at AU$92,900 in Australia.

With a five-year / 160,000-kilometer warranty and a separate eight-year / 160,000-kilometer warranty for the battery.