The Chinese automaker Maxus has released the first all-wheel-drive electric pickup truck in Europe, surpassing competitors like Toyota, Ford, and several others. The new Maxus eTerron 9 is slightly larger than the Ford Ranger, measuring 5.5 meters in length.
Maxus has European roots. Initially, the company was under the British van manufacturer LDV Group, but it was later acquired in 2010 by the Chinese company SAIC Motor.
The Maxus eTerron 9 is equipped with two electric motors (125 kW/170 hp at the front and 200 kW/272 hp at the rear), delivering a total power output of 325 kW (442 hp). It can carry a payload of 620 kg and is capable of towing a trailer weighing up to 3500 kg.
With an LFP battery capacity of 102 kWh, the Maxus eTerron 9 has a range of up to 430 km (according to the WLTP cycle). It can be charged from 20% to 80% in approximately 40 minutes at fast charging stations with a capacity of up to 115 kW. Maxus noted that the optimized ventilation system and battery design enhance the range by 18% in cold weather compared to other electric vehicles on the market.
The electric pickup also features bidirectional charging to power workstations, camping gear, tools, or other external electronics.
The complete All-Terrain System (ATS) unlocks six driving modes: normal, mud, sand, and others for precise user driving customization.
The first electric pickup in Europe will be available for order in October, with deliveries set to begin in January 2025. The price of the Maxus eTerron 9 has not yet been announced, but it is expected to be slightly higher than the T90EV model, which retails for £49,950 ($66,300) in the UK.
Source: electrek
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