Geely Riddara unveils RD6 plug-in pickup

SHANGHAI: At Auto Shanghai 2025, Geely Riddara, the NEV (new energy vehicle) pickup brand of Geely Auto Group, unveiled its next-generation RD6 PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle).

The marque says this milestone establishes Riddara as the only pickup brand commanding both pure-electric and hybrid technology portfolios in China.

The RD6 PHEV is the world's first hybrid pickup equipped with the Geely's Thor plug-in hybrid system.

Geely's Thor plug-in hybrid system features an industry-first 3DHT Hybrid Architecture, the only multi-mode drivetrain solution in its class, and has earned China's first S-level certification for hybrid system reliability.

Rigorously validated under extreme conditions, the system underwent over 1,000 powertrain bench tests, 400,000 hours of testing, and 40 million km of endurance trials.

The RD6 PHEV achieves a thermal efficiency of 44.26%, accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, and reduces energy consumption by 21% compared to diesel-powered vehicles.

Geely Riddara CEO Ling Shiquan says, "The RD6 PHEV will play a pivotal role in overseas market penetration."

"PHEV technology adapts seamlessly to regional infrastructure conditions, easing range anxiety in emerging markets such as West Asia, Africa, and South America, with underdeveloped charging networks," added Ling.