China gets a new electric pickup, the Geely Radar King Kong EM-P

KUALA LUMPUR: It was in December last year when Geely’s Radar Auto launched its latest EV pickup, the King Kong. Offered at an ultra-affordable price tag, the EV sure created a stir in the market. While this one was a battery-electric model, a plug-in hybrid model, the King Kong EM-P, is new. The blend of affordability, versatility, and performance is common between the two variants, making them a perfect fit for commercial and personal use.

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Today, the focus is on the all-new Radar King Kong EM-P, and here we’ll be discussing it in detail -

Pricing & usage

The Radar King Kong EM-P, as mentioned, is a dual-use electric pickup, meaning it performs equally well in work-related and daily commute setups. It is constructed on Geely’s M.A.P Radar Hanhai platform and is offered in three variants, with prices ranging from 139,800 yuan to 159,800 yuan (approximately RM82,413 to RM94,114).

Radar King Kong EM-P prices
Radar King Kong EM-P 1000km Standard Bed	139,800 yuan (approx  RM82,413)
Radar King Kong EM-P All-Round Long Bed	149,800 yuan (approx RM 88,505)
Radar King Kong EM-P Intelligent Long Bed	159,800 yuan  (approx. RM 94,114).

 

In contrast, the battery-electric model comes in seven trim levels and its price range from 99,800 yuan to 159,800 yuan (approximately RM 58,964 to RM 94,414).

Dimension & design

The design language of the plug-in hybrid Radar King Kong aligns with its BEV sibling. Its body structure is made up of 70% high strength steel, making it a solid vehicle, ready to take on any challenge.

Part of its striking features list is the blocky headlight with glossy trim, a minimalistic front bumper with two air intakes on the sides, and in the middle sits a trapeze-shaped air intake. As for the interior setup, the Radar King Kong EM-P can easily seat five and is loaded with features for comfort and convenience, like a 10.2-inch instrument display and a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment unit.

The EV pickup is offered in two bed sizes - Standard and Long, each with its own dimensions and charge capacity.

Dimensions	Standard Bed	Long Bed
L XW X H	5,260 mm X 1,900 mm X 1,865 mm	5,500 mm x 1,900 mm x 1,865 mm
Wheelbase	3120 mm	3,310 mm
Cargo bed	1,525 mm	1,765 mm
Bearing capacity	1,000 kg

Powertrain & performance

One of the key components of the Radar King Kong EM-P pickup is its powertrain, a 1.5-litre turbocharged mill mated to a 3DHT dedicated hybrid transmission and two electric motors. Here are the key spec details -

• The total system output stands at 349 hp and 914 Nm
• The 19.09 kWh LPF battery pack is there to support the electric side of the engine, and it yields 100 km of range (CLTC test cycle)
• The EV pickup offers a combined range of 1,068 km, thanks to its 60-litre fuel tank
• As for the vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) supply mode, the PHEV truck is capable of up to 3.3 kW or 21 kW supply

• As for 0-100 acceleration, it hits the mark in 6.3 seconds; however, the time goes up to 8.6 seconds when the vehicle is fully loaded
• The fuel consumption is rated at 1.5 L/100 km with a fully charged battery and 6.4 L/100 km with the battery depleted.

Capability

As the name suggests, the Radar King Kong EM-P is a highly capable pickup, ready to tackle any challenge that comes its way. For instance, it can ascend a 100% gradient or a 45-degree slope without a payload, or up to 65% with a full payload. Moreover, its off-road driving modes—Sand, Snow, Off-road, and Mud—make it suitable for varied surfaces.

Radar King Kong in Malaysia

While there’s no information on whether the Radar King Kong EM-P will come to Malaysia, it is expected to enter the Thailand market, where the battery-electric model is already on sale.

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