Pickup Geely Radar RD6 EV launched in ASEAN starting from Thailand, the land of pickups?
Geely is looking to sell electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand and is currently looking at imported and locally produced models. Reuters report. According to anonymous sources who spoke to the news agency, the Chinese automaker is considering whether to market an entry-level electric vehicle as well as an all-electric pickup truck. radar trademark.
Officially, Geely has not confirmed any such plans, with the company’s media representatives declining to provide details on any investment talks. However, it is known that the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) held a roadshow in China in April to attract foreign funds.
Narit Therdsteerasukdi, general secretary of the BOI, revealed discussions were held with five major Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers during the roadshow, including Geely, BYDChongqing Changan Automobile, JAC Motors and Jiangling Motors, “All expressed deep interest in Thailand’s policy to develop EV production bases in the region and integrated EV supply chains,” said Narit. .
Thailand aims to have Electric vehicles account for 30% of car production by 2030 and is providing financial incentives to car companies to attract foreign investment. Meanwhile, subsidies are being offered to car buyers to boost demand for electric vehicles in the country.
Thailand is already a big fan of pickups, so what better way to embrace the government’s push for electric vehicles than with an electric pickup?
Geely Radar RD6 measures 5,260 mm long, 1,900 mm wide and 1,830 mm tall with a wheelbase of 3,120 mm, making it about the same size as a dual-cabin Toyota Hilux, 5,325 mm long, 1,900 mm wide and 1,815 mm. tall with a wheelbase of 3,085 mm.
Currently, all available variants of the Radar RD6 on sale are powered by a single rear motor, producing 272 PS, giving the standard electric pickup a zero-speed boost. 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.
Three battery options are available to RD6 Radar buyers in China; and these are 63 kWh, 86 kWh and 100 kWh. They offer maximum range numbers of 400 km, 550 km and 632 km respectively, with the largest battery variant supporting DC charging up to 120 kW, while the maximum AC charging speed for the RD6 is 11 kW. .
Geely has many brands in its portfolio, some of which are given working-level autonomy that complicates discussions. “They have to decide which model to bring to Thailand,” said one of the sources, adding that a domestic assembly plant was also being considered.
Divisions within Zhejiang Geely Holding Group include Geely Automobile Group with Geely Auto, Geometry, Lynk & Co and Proton (49.9% stake). Other companies include Zeekr Smart Technology (Zeekr), Lotus Group (Lotus Cars), smart cars (joint venture with Mercedes-Benz), Volvo Cars Group (Volvo Cars and Polestar), LEVC (JV) London Electric Vehicle Company), Radar New Energy Cars (Radar) and Geely New Energy Vehicle Group.
