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Maxus is owned by SAIC — the same Chinese parent company behind MG — and traces its roots back to the old British LDV van brand, whose assets SAIC bought after its 2009 bankruptcy. Maxus has built a genuinely dominant UK position in electric vans (holding around 11% of the electric van market) and has expanded into large electric MPVs and pickups, an area most Chinese passenger brands don’t touch. Cars are sold through concessionaire Harris Group, with a technical centre in Liverpool and over 60 UK dealers.
Maxus Models Available in the UK
- MIFA 9 — a seven-seat electric MPV marketed as the “world’s first” of its kind, aimed at premium rivals like the Mercedes EQV, VW ID Buzz (long-wheelbase), Lexus LM, and even the BMW i7 on comfort positioning. From roughly £65,000-£80,000 depending on trim, with a 93kWh battery and an official range of up to 323 miles (though real-world testing has shown noticeably less). Features include touchscreen-controlled middle-row electric seats.
- MIFA 7 — a smaller, more affordable seven-seat electric MPV sitting below the MIFA 9, from £39,995. Offered with 77kWh (up to 255 miles WLTP) or a newer 90kWh “One Pack” battery (up to 298 miles), a 2-2-3 seating layout with sliding rear doors, and a panoramic glass roof — pitched as a genuine budget alternative to the VW ID Buzz.
- eDeliver van range (eDeliver 3/7/9) — Maxus’s core electric van lineup, the foundation of its strong UK commercial vehicle market share.
What’s Next for Maxus
Maxus continues to update the MIFA 7 with new trims (an Elite variant with a refreshed front-end design and enhanced infotainment has already appeared in other markets), and the brand has signalled plans to keep growing its all-electric range following its rapid expansion — 10 vehicles introduced since 2016, 8 of them fully electric.
Why Buyers Choose Maxus
Maxus’s MPVs undercut premium electric-MPV rivals significantly on price while offering comparable seating flexibility and range — the MIFA 7 in particular is positioned as a genuine budget ID Buzz alternative. The brand’s core strength remains commercial and fleet use: airport transfers, private hire, and business fleets are a bigger market for Maxus than private car buyers.
Reliability & Ownership
Maxus has a longer UK track record than most Chinese passenger brands thanks to its established van business, though reviewers have flagged some interior quality quirks on the MIFA 9 (creaky seats, fiddly details) relative to premium rivals it’s priced against.
FAQs
Is Maxus the same company as MG? Both are owned by China’s SAIC Motor, though they operate as separate brands — Maxus focuses on vans, MPVs, and pickups rather than mainstream passenger cars.
What’s the cheapest Maxus MPV? The MIFA 7, from £39,995, offering seven seats and up to 298 miles WLTP range on the larger battery option.
Does Maxus sell more than vans? Yes — while vans remain its core UK business, Maxus has expanded into electric MPVs (MIFA 7, MIFA 9) aimed at private and fleet buyers.
Every Maxus model, in detail
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Owning a Maxus: the key facts
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Warranty | Electric vans 5 years / 60,000 miles; battery 8 years / 100,000 miles; 5 years roadside cover |
| Servicing | Electric models every 2 years / 18,000 miles |
| Owner | SAIC Motor, China (also owns MG) |
| Electric Car Grant | Not eligible |
Maxus is best known for vans, and its MIFA electric people carriers are among the few seven-seat EVs on sale.
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Last checked September 2026. See all our advice and news.