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Maxus Deliver 9 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (38,700 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maxus Deliver 9 or Lotus Eletre?

Maxus Deliver 9 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Maxus Deliver 9

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • significantly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Deliver 9

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Maxus Deliver 9 is considerably cheaper – starting at 38,700 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,956 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lotus Eletre is a bit more efficient: consuming 22.5 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Maxus Deliver 9. That’s a difference of about 3.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers visibly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 212 km more than the Maxus Deliver 9.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 714 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Maxus Deliver 9 takes 16 s. That’s about 13 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 375 Nm. That’s about 610 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Maxus Deliver 9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Maxus Deliver 9 is marginally lighter – 2,360 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus Deliver 9 carries substantially more – 1,140 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 655 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
Maxus Deliver 9
Lotus Eletre

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Maxus Deliver 9

The Maxus Deliver 9 is a no-nonsense cargo hauler that pairs clever practicality with a surprisingly car-like driving feel, making it a smart choice for urban fleets and weekend DIY warriors. It may not stop traffic for looks, but its roomy, sensible interior and dependable demeanour mean you get work done without the drama.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Maxus Deliver 9
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,700 - 60,200 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 - 30.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
287 - 358 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 - 231 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,360 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
2,062 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
730 - 1,140 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
148 - 204 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
16 - 19 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
330 - 375 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
108 - 150 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Maxus
Brand
Lotus
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