Chery’s Delivan reveals electric vans built for Europe

Delivan, the new commercial vehicle brand from Chinese auto giant Chery Holding, revealed a number of production models at IAA Transportation this week as it prepares to launch in Europe next year.

Developed in Europe and built in China, the Delivan subsidiary will focus solely on commercial vehicles, joining the Chery Holding’s Omoda, Jaecoo and Chery car brands.

At IAA, Delivan presented two electric vans – L1H1 and L2H3 – and four specialist conversion solutions – Crew Van, Fridge Box, Tool Storage and 3-Way Tipper.

Developed with input from customers and fleet partners across the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Spain, Delivan said the vehicles are designed around European operating requirements.

The range offers battery options from 50.4kWh to 97.4kWh with a claimed combined range of up to 426km.

The L2H3 offers up to 11.6m³ of cargo volume, the L1H1 offers up to 1,400kg payload and 2,500kg towing capacity of both vehicles, while the L3CC chassis cab provides up to 2,120kg payload and a base for specialist applications.

Delivan has based its European headquarters in Liverpool under Chery Commercial Vehicle UK, with further R&D operations located in Germany through a newly formed subsidiary there.

While the brand plans to launch in the UK and Europe in 2027, a spokesperson for Delivan told AutoTrade.ie that there are no plans at present to launch in Ireland.

Any future plans to sell its electric vans here are likely to hinge on whether Chery Holding appoints an Irish distributor for its car brands.

AutoTrade.ie understands that an announcement on this could be made in the coming weeks.