Tesco has ordered 750 Maxus eDeliver 9 chassis cab trucks from the Chinese automaker – marking the largest single order for Maxus vehicles in the UK.
The electric trucks will be retrofitted with specialized bodywork from refrigerated vehicle specialist Solomon Commercials. Refrigeration systems come from Thermo King and GAH.
Harris – the sole UK and Ireland importer for Maxus – will handle deliveries starting February 2026.
The new fleet will join Tesco’s existing 232 Maxus eDeliver 9 models that entered service this year. That’ll bring the retailer’s total Maxus fleet to nearly 1,000 vehicles.
Vehicle Specifications
The eDeliver 9 weighs 4.2 tonnes with a 1.9-tonne payload capacity. It’s designed specifically for home delivery operations.
A 201bhp electric motor powers the truck. The 100kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides 219 miles of range.
Charging reaches speeds up to 120kW – that’s an 80% charge in 45 minutes.
“Our electric home delivery fleet is an important part of our journey to carbon neutrality across our operations,” said Rob Smallwood, operations manager at Tesco Fleet Services. “Placing this order with Harris Maxus UK will help us on our journey to operating a fully electric home delivery fleet by 2030.”
The partnership between Tesco and Harris Maxus UK started with an electric concept vehicle in 2019.
“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,” Smallwood added.
Industry Trends
Tesco isn’t alone among major retailers switching from diesel to electric. Amazon added 140 all-electric Mercedes eActros 600s to its fleet in January.
The UK government’s plug-in truck and van grant offers up to £25,000 off new electric vehicle purchases through 2027. That incentive helps offset the higher upfront costs of electric commercial vehicles compared to diesel alternatives.
The grant extension signals continued government support for commercial fleet electrification as operators work toward net-zero emissions targets.
