BIRMINGHAM, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese automaker Chery Commercial Vehicle on Tuesday unveiled DELIVAN, its new digital intelligent commercial vehicle model, to embrace Europe's transition toward electrification and low-carbon transport.
DELIVAN, launched at the 2026 Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham and aimed at both European and global markets, focuses on electric light commercial vehicles for urban delivery and logistics, according to the company.
Unlike conventional models, DELIVAN integrates data-driven systems for real-time monitoring of vehicle performance, energy consumption, and maintenance needs, reducing downtime and operational costs. Local service networks enable remote diagnostics, further improving fleet management efficiency.
This launch marks the first overseas rollout of Chery's Future Super Commercial Vehicle strategy. Chery also revealed its new British subsidiary, signaling a shift from an export model to deeper local operations in Europe.
Gong Yueqiong, vice president of Chery Holding Group, said that Britain was chosen for the global debut due to its key role in the commercial vehicle market and leadership in electrification. Chery's international strategy focuses on long-term localization, including building research and development capabilities and establishing a European engineering center, while collaborating with institutions like the University of Oxford.
Chery has also set up its European headquarters in Liverpool. Liam Robinson, leader of Liverpool City Council, highlighted that this move reflects confidence in the city's industrial base and innovation ecosystem, boosting investment and strengthening Britain-China cooperation in green mobility.
As Europe tightens emissions targets and demand for efficient logistics rises, analysts see the commercial vehicle sector entering a critical transition phase, offering both challenges and opportunities for advanced technologies. ■
