Head-to-head
LDV eT60 vs LDV Mifa 9
The LDV eT60 starts $11,010 (11%) below the LDV Mifa 9. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · Ute
LDV eT60
LDV (SAIC's commercial brand) sells Australia's first factory electric ute — the eT60. Modest range and pedestrian 0-100 reflect its work-focused positioning.
- From
- $92,990
- Range
- 330 km
- Battery
- 88.5 kWh
Option B · MPV
LDV Mifa 9
LDV's luxury 7-seat MPV — competes with Kia Carnival, Hyundai Staria EV, and Mercedes EQV. 90 kWh battery, 430 km WLTP range, and a 5-star Euro NCAP rating.
- From
- $104,000
- Range
- 430 km
- Battery
- 90 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the LDV eT60 and LDV Mifa 9, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage LDV Mifa 9
The LDV Mifa 9 goes 100 km further on a charge (430 vs 330 km WLTP).
- 2
0–100 km/h · advantage LDV Mifa 9
The LDV Mifa 9 is 7.9 s quicker to 100 km/h (10.5 s vs 18.4 s).
- 3
DC charging · advantage LDV Mifa 9
The LDV Mifa 9 accepts 40 kW more DC peak charging (120 vs 80 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 4
Power · advantage LDV Mifa 9
The LDV Mifa 9 puts down 50 kW more (180 vs 130 kW).
- 5
Price · advantage LDV eT60
The LDV eT60 undercuts the LDV Mifa 9 by $11,010 (11%) on starting price.
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the LDV eT60 wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $11,010
Where the LDV Mifa 9 wins
- ▸ 100 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (10.5s vs 18.4s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (120 kW vs 80 kW)
LDV eT60
What we like
- ✓ Genuine factory electric ute (not a converted ICE)
- ✓ Tray capacity for trades use
- ✓ Established LDV service network
What we don't
- ✕ Pedestrian 18.4s 0-100 km/h
- ✕ Modest 330 km WLTP range
- ✕ Slow 80 kW DC charging
LDV Mifa 9
What we like
- ✓ 7-seat EV MPV at sub-$110k pricing
- ✓ 5-star Euro NCAP rating
- ✓ Generous 200,000 km battery warranty
What we don't
- ✕ Modest 430 km WLTP for the battery size
- ✕ 10.5s 0-100 is leisurely
- ✕ LDV brand cachet limits resale
Frequently asked: LDV eT60 vs LDV Mifa 9
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the LDV eT60 or the LDV Mifa 9?
- The LDV eT60 is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $92,990 versus $104,000 for the LDV Mifa 9, a $11,010 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The LDV Mifa 9 has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 430 km, 100 km further than the LDV eT60's 330 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The LDV Mifa 9 accepts a peak DC charging rate of 120 kW versus 80 kW for the LDV eT60. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The LDV Mifa 9 does 0–100 km/h in 10.5 seconds — 7.9 s quicker than the LDV eT60's 18.4 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the LDV eT60 better value than the LDV Mifa 9?
- On paper the LDV eT60 is $11,010 cheaper, but trails the LDV Mifa 9 on the core measurable specs. The saving might still be worth it if you don't need the extra range, power or charging speed — but the LDV Mifa 9 is the spec-sheet winner.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
LDV eT60
if…
- ✓ you want to save $11,010 on the sticker
- ✓ you match the profile: tradies
Choose the
LDV Mifa 9
if…
- ✓ maximum range matters (100 km further per charge)
- ✓ you want quicker acceleration off the line
- ✓ you match the profile: large families
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.