NEW 2025 MAXUS T90EV REVIEW

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The Maxus T90EV is reviewed as the UK's electric pickup truck offering, positioned as a potential alternative to the Cybertruck. While it boasts a traditional pickup silhouette and a usable 1-ton payload capacity, significant drawbacks are highlighted. The design is criticized for its large, unnecessary grille and the exposed rear motor, compromising off-road potential. A key issue is its strictly rear-wheel-drive configuration, despite being fitted with 4x4 tires, and the battery's low placement reducing ground clearance. The interior is deemed utilitarian with hard plastics and vinyl, lacking modern features and comfort, especially considering its £50,000 price point. Practicality is further hampered by a non-locking tailgate, a poorly positioned reversing camera, and a non-functional heater in cold weather, leading to drastically reduced efficiency and range (around 110 miles in 2°C conditions). The reviewers suggest the vehicle feels like a rushed product, lacking refinement and essential features like all-wheel drive or multiple trim levels. While acknowledging its potential value on aggressive lease deals (as low as £99/month ex-VAT), the standard retail price is considered a non-starter. The T90EV is deemed acceptable as a commercial vehicle at a much lower price point, but significant improvements are needed, particularly for an all-wheel-drive version.