Radar RD6
The Radar RD6 (Chinese: 雷达RD6; pinyin: Léidá RD6) is an all-electric mid-size pickup truck produced by the Chinese automaker Geely under the Radar brand. It is built on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA). The interior shares many parts with the Geely Haoyue SUV.[2] Radar Auto has its own R&D facility in Hangzhou and an EV plant in Zibo, Shandong.
Radar RD6 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Radar (Geely) |
Production | 2022–present |
Assembly | China: Baoji, Shaanxi Ningbo, Zhejiang |
Designer | Peter Horbury[1] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size pickup truck |
Body style | 4-door Pickup truck |
Layout | |
Platform | SEA [2] |
Related | Geely Haoyue Geely Jiaji Livan 9 |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | Single- and dual-permanent magnet synchronous motors[3] |
Power output |
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Battery | 66 kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese 60 kWh (LFP), 86 kWh (NMC) and 100 kWh (NMC) |
Electric range | 600 km (370 mi) |
Plug-in charging | 11 kW AC, 120 kW DC V2L: 6.6 kW |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,120 mm (122.8 in) |
Length | 5,260 mm (207.1 in) |
Width | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) |
Height | 1,830 mm (72.0 in) |
Curb weight | 1,590–1,660 kg (3,510–3,660 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Farizon FX |
Overview
The public debut of the RD6 was scheduled for the 2022 Chengdu Motor Show starting on August 26, 2022. The launch on the Chinese car market for the RD6 was on September 9. The first version to be launched is the rear-wheel drive model with 268 hp (200 kW; 272 PS), good for a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration under six seconds.[4]
The RD6 is available in single- and dual-motor configurations. Previously, it was reported that it would have a range up to 600 kilometres (370 mi) depending on the battery configuration, with power outputs ranging between 200 hp (149 kW; 203 PS) and nearly 400 hp (298 kW; 406 PS). The pure electric range could reach 373 miles (600 km) based on China's CLTC.[5]
Payload 450 kg, 3000 kg towing, 1200 litre bed, 70 litre frunk. 6 kW output panel (220V outlets, two of each: 10A, 12A and 16A). V2L (vehicle to load) and V2V (vehicle to vehicle).[6][7]
- rear
- interior
References
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- "Radar R6 Electric Pickup Truck From All Sides In China". 9 August 2022.
- "Radar Auto RD6 Is China's First Electric Lifestyle Pickup Truck".
- Team, L. E. C. (2022-12-02). "Radar RD6 Electric Truck - Specs, Features, Range & More". Learn Electric Cars. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- "Radar RD6 2023 Review – International". www.carsales.com.au. Retrieved 2023-02-18.