Radar RD6

Battery electric mid-size pickup truck From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Radar Horizon (Chinese: 雷达地平线; pinyin: Léidá Dìpíngxiàn) is a battery 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.[3] Radar Auto has its own R&D facility in Hangzhou and an EV plant in Zibo, Shandong.

ManufacturerGeely Radar
Alsocalled
  • Radar RD6
  • Riddara RD6
  • Riddara Econ
  • Radar King Kong
  • Geely Radar RD6
ProductionNovember 2022 – present
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Radar Horizon
Overview
ManufacturerGeely Radar
Model codeKO11
Also called
  • Radar RD6
  • Riddara RD6
  • Riddara Econ
  • Radar King Kong
  • Geely Radar RD6
ProductionNovember 2022 – present
AssemblyChina: Zibo, Shandong (Tangjun Ou Ling)[1]
DesignerPeter Horbury[2]
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size pickup truck
Body style4-door pickup truck
Layout
PlatformSEA Multiplex Attached Platform (MAP)[3]
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Powertrain
Engine1.5-liter GEP3 turbocharged I3
Electric motorSingle- and dual-permanent magnet synchronous motors[4]
Power output
  • 180–200 kW (245–272 PS; 241–268 hp) (RWD)
  • 260 kW (354 PS; 349 hp) (EM-P)
  • 315 kW (428 PS; 422 hp) (4WD)
Transmission3-speed DHT (EM-P)
Hybrid drivetrainGeely's NordThor EM-P super hybrid (EM-P)
Battery
Electric range
  • Maximum 600 km (370 mi) (CLTC)
  • Maximum 461 km (286 mi) (NEDC)
Plug-in charging
  • 11 kW AC, 120 kW DC
  • V2L: 6.6 kW
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,120–3,310 mm (122.8–130.3 in)
Length5,260–5,500 mm (207.1–216.5 in)
Width1,900 mm (74.8 in)
Height1,830–1,865 mm (72.0–73.4 in)
Curb weight1,590–1,660 kg (3,510–3,660 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFarizon FX
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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.[5]

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.[6]

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).[7][8]

Radar Horizon EM-P

The plug-in hybrid version of the Horizon was announced at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show.[9] It was launched on May 28, 2025.[10]

The plug-in hybrids come standard with all-wheel drive. It uses Geely's Thor EM-P drivetrain. The engine is a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline 3 mated to a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission.

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