The Maxus Dana V1 (大拿V1) is an electric light commercial 6-door van designed and produced by the Chinese automaker Maxus since 2023. The Dana V1 rides on the MILA platform with the platform underpinning several models including the V1, M1, and T1. V1 is a logistics minivan, the M1 is a passenger minivan sharing the design with the V1, and the T1 is a light truck.[1]
| Maxus Dana V1 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Maxus |
| Also called | Maxus Dana V1 |
| Production | 2024—present |
| Model years | 2024—present |
| Assembly | China: Wuxi |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Light commercial vehicle |
| Body style | 4-door van |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous electric motor |
| Power output | 70 kW (94 hp; 95 PS) |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct-drive |
| Battery |
|
| Electric range |
|
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | SWB: 3,100 mm (122.0 in) LWB: 3,450 mm (135.8 in) |
| Length | SWB: 4,800 mm (189.0 in) LWB: 5,250 mm (206.7 in) |
| Width | 1,870 mm (73.6 in) |
| Height | Standard:1,960 mm (77.2 in) High roof:2,180 mm (85.8 in) |
Overview edit
The Maxus Dana V1 was launched on the Chinese car market in January 2024 as a mid-size electric distribution van of the Maxus brand.[2]
Specifications edit
The Maxus Dana V1 is a standard 2-seater panel van and is equipped with a front-drive motor with an output of 90 kW with the power coming from a 42 kWh lithium-phosphate-iron battery. The powertrain consumes 15.9 kWh and supports a 305 km CLTC range.[2]
As a purpose-built electric van design, the V1 has a carrying capacity of 1.4 tons and a towing capacity of 2.5 tons with a floor height of 520mm. The rear suspension construction is a leaf spring structure, and it is equipped with 15-inch wheels as standard with an approach angle of 26° and a departure angle of 22°. In selected markets, the Dana V1 would be offered in both short and long-wheelbase Dana V1 variants and standard or high roof configurations.[3]
The passenger variant called the Dana M1 provides 5 seats (2+3), 6 seats (3+3), and various seating layouts such as 9 (3+3+3) seats.[2]
-
Maxus Dana V1 front -
Maxus Dana V1 rear
References edit
- ^ "SAIC Maxus electric minivan Dana M1 makes a debut, market entry next year". carnewschina.com. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "How does the Dana V1 perform?". Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "How does the Dana V1 perform?". Retrieved 12 March 2024.