Radar announced last week that the RD6 has started finding its way into customers’ hands. China’s first mass-produced electric pickup truck is the latest to beat Tesla’s Cybertruck, first shown in concept form back in 2019, to market.
“We are pleased to deliver the first Radar RD6 trucks to their users,” said Dr. Ling Shi Quan, Radar Auto CEO. “So far, the interest in the Radar brand and electric pick-up trucks has been immense. We hope to continue on this trajectory as we explore new markets both in China and the rest of the world.”
The RD6 is produced by Radar, which is described as Geely’s outdoor lifestyle brand. Smaller than, say, the Ford F-150 Lightning, the truck is more similar in size to trucks like the Hyundai Santa Cruz and its ilk.
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Despite that, Radar is promising a healthy amount of battery power for the truck. Offered with three pack sizes, customers can opt for either 63 kWh, 86 kWh, or 100 kWh. That energy goes to an electric motor at the rear wheels, which produces a respectable 268 hp (200 kW/272 PS) and 283 lb-ft (384 Nm) of torque.
Radar promises that no matter which version customers opt for, the RD6 will be capable of V2L charging through 220v outlets that can power tools, accessories, and other electronics. The brand estimates that the truck will be capable of going up to 393 miles (632 km) per charge, with the largest battery pack. That number shrinks to 342 miles (550 km) with the 86 kWh pack, and to 249 miles (400 km) with the smallest pack.
Although it is under the Geely umbrella—along with brands like Zeekr, Smart, Volvo, Polestar, and even Lotus—Radar claims to be a fully independent brand with its own R&D facility in Hangzhou.
The brand says it has 52 stores and 24 experience centers across 50 cities in China, through which it has started delivering the RD6 pickup. It says, too, that exports of the new vehicle will start later this year.
