16-seater MAXUS eDELIVER 5 electric minibus launched in Nepal; priced at Rs 6.95m

KATHMANDU: Himalaya Motrox, the authorised importer and distributor of MAXUS in Nepal under the Himalaya Organization, has launched the 16-seater electric minibus MAXUS eDELIVER 5 in Kathmandu. The vehicle is priced at Rs 6.95 million.

The eDELIVER 5 is powered by a 64 kWh CATL battery and offers an NEDC range of up to 400 kilometres on a single charge. The electric motor delivers a maximum of 120 kW and peak torque of 240 Nm. The minibus supports DC fast charging at up to 70 kW, with the battery able to charge from 20% to 80% in about 36 minutes under specified test conditions.

Aimed at hotels, resorts, the tourism and hospitality sector and commercial transport operators, the vehicle is equipped with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system supporting Bluetooth, USB, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Driver comforts include a four-way adjustable steering wheel, a modern cockpit layout and steering-mounted controls.

Safety systems include a 360-degree around-view camera, Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Emergency Lane Keeping and Driver State Monitoring. Standard passive safety features comprise driver and front-passenger airbags, Electronic Stability Control and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. The vehicle offers 200 mm ground clearance and rides on alloy wheels.

MAXUS, a brand of SAIC Group, manufactures the minibus in China. The company is offering an eight-year battery warranty and a five-year motor warranty. Himalaya Organization said the model brings an extensive feature set to Nepal’s electric minibus market at a competitive price.

The launch event on Sunday in Kathmandu was led by Dhruba Thapa, Chairman of Himalaya Organization, together with Aakash Golchha, Director, and Saurab Thapa, Managing Director. Kapil Siwakoti, Chief Executive Officer of Himalaya Organization, attended the ceremony alongside media and invited guests.

Interested operators and corporate clients can view the vehicle at the MAXUS showroom in Hattisar, Kathmandu. Himalaya Organization said the launch underlines its commitment to supplying modern vehicles supported by after-sales infrastructure across Nepal and that the introduction of premium electric minibuses is expected to create opportunities for improved passenger comfort, higher safety standards and more environmentally friendly public transport services.