The ICE Age is over with the arrival of the new Riddara RD6. So says Gideon Wolfaardt, CEO of the Enviro Automotive Group.
What is it?
Enviro Auto announced the arrival of the first 100% electric RIDDARA RD6 bakkie in South Africa, which is manufactured by Geely. After-care service, parts and other essential requirements will be provided by the Enviro Automotive Group.
Power:
At launch, Enviro Auto will offer the RD6 in 4x2 and 4x4 models, both boasting a 73kWh battery, offering a 424km range on a single charge. The 4x4 model has a 315kW dual-motor powertrain, delivering 595Nm of torque, allowing a 0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds and up to a top speed of 190km/h. The towing capacity is 3 000kg.
Using a 110kW charger, the RD6’s battery can be recharged in just 30 minutes. Impressively, the battery can be used to discharge up to 6kW, powering your site equipment or even household appliances during loadshedding.
Inside:
The RD6 is designed for both every-day and off-road needs, featuring a spacious storage capacity and a 1 Ton payload. Apart from the 1200L load bay, it also has 48L of hidden storage capacity in the vehicle, along with a 70L trunk.
Warranty:
Both models come standard with a comprehensive 5-year/150 000km warranty and an 8-year/200 000km battery warranty. Enviro Automotive will also offer a remote monitoring solution for the battery & vehicle through Webfleet.
Range:
Enviro Automotive also plans to launch an extended range 86kWh 4x4 model, as well as a 63kWh 4x2 model in the near future. The vehicles will be available to South African consumers in May 2025. Pricing for all models will be announced shortly.
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