Meet King Kong: This new electric pickup launched in China for under $14,000

An all-electric pickup for under $14,000? That’s right. Geely’s Radar Auto launched its new “King Kong” EV pickup in China on Monday at an ultra-affordable price. Would you drive one?

Radar launches King Kong EV pickup for under $14,000

Volvo and Polestar owner Geely Auto launched Radar, a new off-road-focused sub-brand, in 2022. Deemed “China’s first electric outdoor lifestyle brand,” Radar launched its first EV, the R6 pickup, in November 2022.

Although the R6 hit the market with an already low price of around $25,000 (178,800 yuan), the electric pickup is now getting significantly cheaper.

In fact, priced under 100,000 yuan, the company claims its new model “has a lower electric ratio than oil and subverts the fuel price.”

Radar launched the new King King EV pickup starting at 99,800 yuan, or around $13,700. The cheaper model comes after a slow sales start. Despite cutting R6 prices earlier this year to 136,800 yuan ($18,800), it wasn’t enough to drive demand.

The new King Kong model costs another 37,000 yuan ($5,000) less than the outgoing R6. Despite the lower price, King Kong maintains the design and features of its predecessor.

Radar’s new electric pickup has 42, 55, 73, and 86 kWh battery options, providing a CLTC range between 192 miles ( 310 km) and 375 miles (605 km). In comparison, the R6 was available with 63, 86, and 100 kWh battery packs, with a CLTC range of up to 392 miles (632 km).

The new RWD variant features a 241 hp (180 kW) and 309 Nm single rear electric motor, compared to the 269 hp (200 kW) e-motor on the R6.

It also gains a new 4WD model. The King King 4WD is available in 42, 63, or 73 kWh battery packs, good for up to 323 miles (520 km) CLTC range.

The new King King EV pickup is available in seven trims, four RWD and three AWD models. Prices range from around $13,700 (99,800 yuan) to $21,900 (159,800 yuan).

Would you buy the new King Kong electric pickup for under $14,000? Let us know what you think of it in the comments below.

Source: CarNewsChina, Radar Auto