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AN ELECTRIC PEOPLE MOVER TO SHIFT MINDSETS

Model LDV Mifa 9 Executive

Motor Single (front)

Max power 180kW

Max torque 350Nm

Transmission single-speed reduction gear

Weight 2535kg

0-100km/h n/a

Economy 21.5kW/100km

Price $117,000

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YOU PROBABLY haven’t heard much about the LDV Mifa 9. That’s because when it launched in Australia late last year, most of the spotlight was nicked by its sister vehicle, the LDV eT60 – which made national headlines as Australia’s first electric dual-cab ute.

That’s a shame because unlike the eT60, which is overpriced, under-specced and undercooked to drive, the Mifa 9 is far more convincing. For starters, this electric people-mover rides on a fresh platform, and is powered by the latest version of LDV’s battery and e-motor tech.

It’s not only interesting to look at but it ushers in a new cabin design that’s fresh, minimalist and, in the more expensive versions, feels properly opulent and spacious.

Before you start thinking about trading in your tatty diesel-powered Kia Carnival, however, there’s a catch – the price tag. At $106,000 for

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