WHO ARE MAXUS AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

The MAXUS brand is a subsidiary of SAIC Motor, the Chinese automobile corporation. In 2010 SAIC acquired British van manufacturer LDV and began manufacturing light commercial vehicles (LCVs) under the MAXUS brand name. After a relaunch in 2016, they introduced their first ever zero-emissions panel van, The V80.

Since then, several more eLCVs have been launched and now an array of UK corporations - including Tesco - are replacing their fossil-fuelled fleets with MAXUS eLCVs. Importantly, MAXUS’ most recent models no longer offer diesel engine alternatives. 

The brand is already well-established in our home market of China, and is fast becoming the popular choice for UK-based fleet operators looking to go green – at the end of 2021, over half of all MAXUS sales were electric vehicles, driving a 400% increase in sales for the MAXUS brand. 

But it’s not only MAXUS’ eco-innovations that make them popular, their compassionate customer service sets them apart in the sustainable motoring sector. The brand is hyperaware of the challenges the average logistics company faces in transitioning to electric. They also recognise that not all organisations will be ready to make that change yet.

Consequently, MAXUS makes it a priority to advise, educate and guide fleet managers and business owners on the transition. And they provide in-depth data analysis to optimise fleet productivity and efficiency.

MAXUS have already been focused on alternative fuel innovations for several years. But in December 2021, their hard work paid off and they were named Electric Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year at 2021’s GreenFleet awards.