A major order for Harris MAXUS UK and 750 new MAXUS eDELIVER 9 fully-electric models has been placed by Tesco, as part of the supermarket giant’s strategy to move to a fully electric home delivery fleet by 2030.
The order of 750 new MAXUS eDELIVER 9 fully-electric models for Tesco represents the largest single electric vehicle order to date for Harris MAXUS UK.
The chassis cab variant of the eDELIVER 9 will be equipped with Solomon-designed and built bodywork with refrigeration systems from Thermo King and GAH.
Deliveries will begin from February 2026, and will follow 232 MAXUS eDELIVER 9 models already entering service this year.
The MAXUS eDELIVER 9 has a gross vehicle weight of 4,250kg and payload capacity up to 1,900kg and is designed for demanding multi-drop, stop-start, urban logistics operations.
Powered with a 150kW (201bhp) electric motor and an 100kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the eDELIVER 9 boasts a WLTP-rated range of up to 219 miles.
Rapid charging capability via a 120kW DC fast charger enables 80% charge in just 45-minutes.
Rob Smallwood, Tesco fleet services operations manager, commented, “Our electric home delivery fleet is an important part of our journey to carbon neutrality across our operations.
“Placing this order with Harris MAXUS UK will help us on our journey to operating a fully electric home delivery fleet by 2030.
“Our partnership with Harris MAXUS UK, which began with an innovative electric concept vehicle in 2019, has grown in strength and proven the capability and reliability of the eDELIVER 9 to help decarbonise our delivery operations.”
Bill Laidlaw, Harris MAXUS UK sales director, added, “We are fully committed to supporting Tesco as it works towards its goal of establishing its zero-emissions fleet.
“Our eDELIVER 9 has consistently demonstrated its capability to meet Tesco’s operational needs, delivering a productive and reliable solution since 2019.
He added: “We’ve nurtured a robust relationship with Tesco, built on mutual trust and shared sustainability objectives.
“We’re focused on a principle of close collaboration to help Tesco achieve its environmental targets and we’re excited about developing the partnership in the years to come.”
