Maxus is now taking orders for the E Deliver 3, its first compact electric van.

Priced from £22,800 (inc Government grant), the E Deliver 3 is one of the cheapest electric vans available.

Deliveries are expected to commence before the end of the year.

Two battery options are available: 35kWH and 52.5kWh, giving a range of up to 98 miles and 150 miles, respectively.

Both batteries can be charged from 0-80% in 45 minutes, using a rapid charger.

All versions are powered by the same electric motor, providing 122PS and 255Nm.

The Maxus E Deliver 3 is available in three variants: a short wheelbase panel van, a long wheelbase panel van and a long wheelbase platform chassis

The short wheelbase pane van has a cargo capacity of 4.8 cubic metres and a maximum payload of 905Kg.

The long wheelbase provides 6.3 cubic metres or cargo space and has a maximum payload of 1,020Kg.

The platform chassis has a 1,202Kg payload capacity.

Standard equipment includes air conditioning, electric windows, electrically adjustable door mirrors, a multifunction steering wheel and an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The E Deliver 3 also features a reversing camera with rear parking sensors, cruise control, six floor-mounted strapping rings for the cargo bay and a solid partition between the cargo bay and cabin.

Read our first drive review of the Maxus Deliver 3 here.