Maxus eDeliver 5 Electric Minibus Launched in Nepal at Rs 69.50 Lakh

Himalaya Motrox Pvt. Ltd., the official importer and distributor of Maxus in Nepal under the Himalaya Organisation, has launched the Maxus eDeliver 5 electric minibus in the Nepali market at Rs 69.50 lakh. 

The 16-seater electric vehicle was unveiled at an event in Kathmandu and is aimed at businesses in the tourism, hospitality, and commercial transportation sectors.

The launch follows the recent introduction of the Maxus eTerron 9 electric pickup in Nepal, which has been gaining attention in the local market.

The Maxus eDeliver 5 was jointly unveiled by Dhurbha Thapa, Chairman of Himalaya Organisation; Aakash Golchha, Director; and Saurab Thapa, Managing Director. Kapil Siwakoti, CEO of Himalaya Organisation, was also present at the event, alongside media representatives and invited guests.

The Maxus eDeliver 5 features a 64 kWh CATL battery, with a claimed driving range of up to 400 kilometres under the NEDC test cycle. Its electric motor produces a maximum output of 120 kW and 240 Nm of torque. 

The vehicle supports DC fast charging at up to 70 kW, allowing the battery to charge from 20 percent to 80 percent in approximately 36 minutes under specified conditions.

Inside, the electric minibus gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth, USB, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto connectivity. Other features include a four-way adjustable steering wheel, a modern cockpit layout, and steering-mounted controls.

The eDeliver 5 also comes equipped with a range of driver assistance and safety technologies, including a 360-degree camera, Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Emergency Lane Keeping, and Driver State Monitoring. 

Additional safety equipment includes driver and front-passenger airbags, Electronic Stability Control, and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.

With 200 mm of ground clearance and alloy wheels, the electric minibus is designed for practical use across different operating conditions. According to the company's brochure, the vehicle comes with an eight-year battery warranty and a five-year motor warranty.

Manufactured in China by Maxus, a brand under SAIC Group, the eDeliver 5 enters Nepal's expanding electric commercial vehicle market with a focus on passenger capacity, comfort, and operating range. 

Its 16-seat configuration could make it a consideration for hotels, resorts, tourism operators, and businesses looking to electrify their passenger transport fleets.