Radar Auto has opened pre-booking for its new AWD version of the R6. Radar, a Chinese automaker, launched its first vehicle, the all electric Radar R6 pickup, in November 2022, starting at $25,000 (RMB 178,800). The brand is an outdoor brand of Geely electric, and has been promoted as China’s first pure electric outdoor lifestyle vehicle brand.
Radar’s R6 is offered in three battery options such as 63 kWh 86 kWh or 100 kWh with up to 392 miles ( 632 km) CLTC range. The upcoming electric pickup is based on Geely’s SEA platform like the underpinning the Polestar 4, Volvo EM90 and Zeekr EVs. Also the Radar’s CEO Ling Shiquan confirmed it will launch a more powerful 4WD model of R6.
Ling also claimed the Chinese electric pickup would have similar acceleration to Tesla’s Cybertruck and a higher wading depth than GM’s Hummer EV. at 32’.
The 4WD version features up to 6,600 lbs (3,000 kg) towing, 32,1’ wading, and 4.5-second acceleration (assuming 0 to 100 km/ h, or 0 to 62 mph). That would make this pickup the fastest electric pickup in China counterpart the Cybertruck. As AWD Cybertruck features 11,000 lbs towing, 4.1 sec 0 to 60 mph, and 340 miles range. At 5,260 mm (207’) long. It is slightly smaller than the Cybertruck.
The company has said the electric pickup has seven driving modes, including off-road options. It also has six layers of protection, with 25% galvanized steel plate, so you can “play with confidence” , said Radar.
It is said that the new electric pickup is the fastest production pickup from China, but can it keep up with the Tesla Cybertruck is still a concern. Meanwhile if the company claims acceleration is true, the Radar R6 4WD will beat the RWD Cybertruck with a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 6.5 seconds.
The company claimed over 60% of the electric truck share in China last year was R6. Now the brand is aiming to expand its market over the seas to catch the pace with the competitor. Although Radar hasn’t revealed the price of 4Wd version.
