Curious as to what the difference is between the
LDV Maxus V80 and the LDV Maxus EV80? Don’t worry; we’re
here to make it simple and easy to understand.
The Maxus V80 is the van from LDV we all know and love, whereas the EV80 is
an electric powered version of that same van.
The Differences Between LDV Maxus V80 And LDV Maxus EV80
Whilst at first the difference may seem simple and straight forward, after
all one is powered by a lithium battery pack and the other is powered by
2.5 litre turbo diesel; however it’s not as straight forward as that, there
are numerous differences between the two vans.
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Emissions
With the LDV Maxus V80 not even meeting the latest
Euro 6 emissions regulations; it’s probably one of the least clean
large vans on the market. However, on the over hand as the EV80 gets
its power from a large ferric sulphate lithium battery pack, it has
zero emissions, making it the ideal choice for those concerned about
their carbon footprint.
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Range
Unlike other electric vans on the market, the EV80 only has a single
choice when it comes to battery size, however this doesn’t mean it has
a poor range; the pack is rated to 56kWh.
The EV80 has enough electricity to drive for a whopping 127 miles,
which whilst nothing in comparison to a diesel vehicle which could
drive for hundreds on a single tank, this is a significant range for an
electric van. Also, if you use a 50kW charging point, it only takes an
hour to fully recharge the batteries. So if you’re carrying heavier
payloads and reducing your driving range, this swift recharge might be
the solution to what may have become a potential problem.
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How It Feels To Drive
The horsepower provided by the EV80’s electric motor provides only
slightly less horsepower than the diesel motor, and the torque is very
similar; with the electric van providing around 123hp and 320 Nm
torque, and the turbo diesel V80 providing 136hp and 330Nm.
However, despite the lack of power the electric version is considered
by many to be nicer to drive, a common comparison of electric variants
of vans. This is because electric motors provide all the torque
instantly, so there are no issues with regards to getting moving. Also,
as the electric van is an automatic and uses digital intelligent CVT,
there’s no gearstick to be concerned about and you don’t have to worry
about wearing out your clutch whilst in traffic.
Finally, there’s significantly less vibration in the electric variant
compared to the turbo diesel van. Whilst some people may find that the
diesel version of this van can be quite fatiguing after extended time,
the electric version with its last of vibration and diesel thrashing,
provides a much more pleasant driving experience; making it an ideal
choice for a commercial vehicle.
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The Instrument Cluster
For the most part, the instrument cluster remains mostly the same with
very little changed between the V80 and the EV80. However, one of the
only changes is the removal of the conventional rev counter in the
electric variant; instead this version has a display which shows the
remaining range and the energy usage.
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If you would like to learn more information about spare parts for
commercial vehicles, our blog is filled with lots of tips and advice. For
example, you could learn about the history of wing mirrors, or you could
learn
how to identify problems with the LDV Maxus Top Strut Mount and
Bearings
. Alternatively, if you’re more interested in purchasing a second hand
commercial vehicle, we have a helpful guide regarding
What To Look Out For When Buying A Used Van
.
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