ines. Geely’s Radar, a leader in the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) pickup segment (also known as Riddara), has captured over 50% of the Chinese market share since 2023. With a presence in over 50 countries, Radar aims to achieve 30,000 units in global sales by 2025. The brand’s flagship model is the RD6, which blends the features of an electric SUV and a pickup truck. (From an article of CarGuide.PH on April 24, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

Enviro Automotive introduces all-electric RIDDARA RD6 bakkie in South Africa On April 7, Enviro Automotive announced the launch of the first 100% electric RIDDARA RD6 bakkie in South Africa. Manufactured by Geely, the vehicle will be available to consumers in May 2025, with pricing to be announced later. The vehicle is available in both 4x2 and 4x4 configurations. The models are equipped with a 73kWh battery offering a driving range of up to 424 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

ls of the Chinese auto makers, such as Changan P201 REEV pickup truck, Chery Fengyun E05, and Chery iCar X25. Other highlight electrified vehicles include Geely EX5 e-SUV (RHD), MG IM6 e-SUV, (RHD), Aion V EV, Nissan Serena HEV, Xpeng X9 e-MPV, GWM Tank 700 Hi4-T, GWM Wey 80 PHEV, AVATR 11, Riddara RD6 pickup truck, Omoda C9 PHEV, BYD Shark 6 pickup truck, Zeekr 001 FR (LHD), Denza D9, etc. (This 2024 edition of the Motor Expo is expected to gene...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/28

Geely’s RIDDARA introduces RD6 electric pickup truck in Thailand On October 29, 2024, RIDDARA, under Geely Holding Group, unveiled the RIDDARA RD6, the first 100% electric pickup truck in Thailand at the “RIDDARA EV Pickup Launch Event Bangkok 2024”. The company will operate under RIDDARA Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. The RD6 features the M.A.P (Multiplex Attached Platform), combining the potential of pickup trucks and electric vehicles, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/30

Geely Group to launch Riddara RD6 in Brazil on November 2024 On October 1, it was reported that Geely Group will launch its Riddara electric pickup brand in Brazil with the RD6 model, through the Timber group of Paraná. The all-electric model is built on the SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) modular platform, the same one used in other vehicles such as the Volvo EX30. The RD6 is equipped with a 272 hp electric motor with rear-wheel drive...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15

MC's network to quickly launch its 100% electric pickup trucks in the UAE. It also supports RIDDARA's strategy for international growth and marks a new phase in Geely Holding Group's global electric vehicle expansion. Additionally, the first vehicle to be launched by the company will be the RIDDARA RD6, an electric pickup built on Geely Holding Group's M.A.P. (Multiple Attached Platform), which is China's first dedicated platform for 100% electri...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

st independently operated overseas market.  On July 4, Radar Auto announced its new name Riddara for overseas market and announced its participation in the 41st Thailand International Motor Expo 2024 that will be held in Bangkok in November. The first model planned for the Thai market is the Radar RD6, which rides on M.A.P Radar Hanhai platform. As a brand rooted in the EV pickup truck field, Geely Radar sees huge potential in the Thai Market, w...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/12

Radar Auto launches RD6 pickup truck in Laos to accelerate Geely’s globalization deployment On November 22, Radar Auto, a Geely sub-brand, announced the holding of a launch in Laos on November 21, local time in the country. The RD6, China’s first native battery electric pickup truck, officially entered the Southeast Asian market. Upholding the environmental protection concept of green mobility, the RD6 is able to meet Southeast Asian users’...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/27

Radar Auto launches world’s first vehicle + plant protection drone intelligent scenario solution On September 22, Radar Auto, a Geely sub-brand for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), launched the world’s first vehicle + plant protection drone intelligent scenario solution consisting of the RD6 Science and Technology (S&T) Innovation Edition battery electric pickup truck and the S&T Innovation Package. The new vehicle is priced at CNY 153,800.The RD6...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/28

Radar Auto exports its first overseas models to expand global pickup truck markets On July 25, Radar Auto, a Geely sub-brand for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), announced the holding of the export ceremony for its first overseas models at the Zibo Intelligent Plant, China’s first New Energy pickup truck plant. The RD6, China’s first battery electric pickup truck, officially rolled off the production line at the plant in 2022. In the future, Radar...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/27

Geely reportedly considering making ASEAN debut of Radar RD6 EV pickup truck in Thailand Reported on June 2, 2023, Geely is reportedly considering the ASEAN debut of a fully electric pick-up truck from its Radar brand, Radar RD6, starting with Thailand, where Geely will also market its entry-level EV. This plan was reported by Reuters, informed by anonymous sources. The Chinese carmaker itself, however, has yet to unveil such plans officially. G...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/02

Geely’s Radar sub-brand delivers first batch of its first battery electric pickup truck named “RD6” in China On February 14, Geely announced that Radar, its sub-brand, has recently opened the deliveries of the first batch of the RD6, its first battery electric pickup truck, in Shenzhen. As the first electric pickup truck mass produced in China, the new vehicle is equipped with a motor with a maximum power of 200kW and a peak torque of 384Nm...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/22

Geely officially launches Radar RD6, its first battery electric pickup truck On November 9, Radar Auto, a Geely sub-brand, officially launched its first product, the Radar RD6 new battery electric pickup truck, which is available in 4 models, with prices ranging from CNY 178,800 to 268,800. The new vehicle is built with the M.A.P pure electric platform. The platform adopts new outdoor battery, motor and controller systems, which can be adapted to...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/14

Geely starts production of Radar RD6 electric pickup and opens reservations On September 29, Radar Auto, a brand under Geely, saw the first RD6 electric pickup roll off the assembly line at a smart factory in Zibo, Shandong Province. At the same time, Radar Auto opened orders for this pickup model. The RD6 marks the first China-made electric pickup built on Geely’s EV (electric vehicle) platform and technical architecture. Pre-sale prices for t...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/10

Geely launches pure electric outdoors lifestyle vehicle brand “Radar Auto” and unveils its first model RD6 pick-up truck On July 12, Geely launched China’s first pure electric outdoors lifestyle vehicle brand, Radar Auto, alongside the new brand’s first electric adventure vehicle, the RD6 pick-up truck.Radar was created for a new generation of global consumers who demand vehicles that are as sustainable as their adventures into nature. Ra...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/15

Mabuchi Motor develops new power window motors for Japanese OEMs Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has developed 3 new power window (PW) motors for Japanese automakers. Compared to conventional products, the new GD-538LC/RC, the smallest and lightest 2-pin motor in the PW motor series, and the GD-538LD/RD 6-pin PW motor are 20% lighter, yet realize the torque of conventional motors. The new GD-548LD/RD is 14% lighter due to a change made ...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/08