Geely Radar RD6: The Electric Pickup Truck We’ve Been Waiting For?
Geely is a Chinese multinational automotive company who operate several other automotive companies, including the Volvo Group from 2010. They launched their EV brand “Radar” along with the Radar RD6 electric pick-up in September 2022.
I know what you’re thinking: electric pick-up? Where’s the Rivian? And we hear you, but it’s just a waiting game now. Who will hit the UK market first, Radar or Rivian? They’re both expected to arrive in 2024, according to Parkers. The last we heard of the Rivian was their plans to open a gigafactory in the UK, but it’s totally up in the air now.
So, What is the Radar RD6?
So, as mentioned, the Radar RD6 is an electric pickup truck that sports a 0-62mph in under 6 seconds. Geely’s Radar RD6 was released to Chinese markets in September 2022 for a retail price of just $25,000 USD (around £22,000).
Radar RD6 Range
The RD6 comes in 3 different battery sizes. With the 66kWh battery, you’re looking at getting around 215 miles of pure electric range, whereas, with the 86kWh battery, you’re looking at 280. However, if you opt for the 100kWh version, you’re treating yourself to a huge 380 miles of pure electric bliss.
It almost sounds too good to be true. Compare that to the Rivian R1T, you can get between 290 and 360 electric miles, which is great, but not if you look at the price comparison, costing between £68,000 and £75,000!
Is the Radar RD6 Nice to Drive?
As a pickup truck, you’d expect it to be capable of going off-road and paroling the great outdoors, and you’re in luck! The RD6 reportedly handles pretty well on bumpier terrains, but the ground clearance comes up a little short, so you can probably expect to hit a couple of bumps and rocks in the path if you are exploring. However, it retains the usual speed and grace of electric cars when on regular roads and motorways.
How Big is the Radar RD6?
- 5.26 metres long
- 1.9 metres wide
- 1.83 metres high
- 3.12 metres wheelbase
That’s a good-sized pickup! The size makes sense for the sheer amount of storage you get with this electric pickup.
- 1,200 litres capacity in the bed
- 70 litres capacity in the frunk (which even includes plug sockets!)
- 48 litres capacity under the rear seats
We can’t wait to welcome the Radar RD6 to the UK! Speculation suggests we will see it come to UK markets in the next year, so we’ll hopefully see it join our scheme soon – and maybe you will too!