eTerron 9 is the new all-electric pick up launched by Chinese brand Maxus
In terms of battery configuration, the energy required for the electric drive is supplied by a 102 kWh high-voltage battery, which can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in around 40 minutes with up to 115 kW at fast-charging stations. The standard range of the eTERRON 9 is up to 430 kilometres per battery charge (WLTP combined).
At the last IAA Transportation, Chinese commercial vehicle brand Maxus, belonging to SAIC group, officially launched the eTerron, its brand-new all-electric pick up with all-wheel drive. The eTERRON 9 relies on two electric motors: the two permanent magnet synchronous motors develop 125 kW/170 hp at the front and 200 kW/272 hp at the rear axle, resulting in an impressive system output of 325 kW/442 hp.
The so-called All-Terrain System (ATS) comprises six preset driving modes, ranging from “Normal” to “Mud” and “Sand”. In addition, users can individually configure a user-defined mode to adapt the steering, engine power and the response of the stability control, as well as the energy recovery and the height of the standard air suspension, to their personal preferences.
Maxus eTerron 9: driveline and payload
In terms of battery configuration, the energy required for the electric drive is supplied by a 102 kWh high-voltage battery, which can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in around 40 minutes with up to 115 kW at fast-charging stations. The lithium iron phosphate battery was designed according to the specially developed Tetris construction method in a nine-cell protective frame. The standard range of the eTERRON 9 is up to 430 kilometres per battery charge (WLTP combined).
The 5.50 metres long vehicle offers a maximum payload of 620 kilograms. If longer objects need to be transported, the rear wall of the driver’s cab can be lowered at the touch of a button. This creates a loading area up to 2.40 meters long – ideal for a surfboard and skis as well as construction and gardening supplies. Sales of the electric pick up start by the end of this year.
“Europe plays a central role for MAXUS and the SAIC Group. After the successful start in one of the most demanding regions in the world, we are now going on the offensive. We want to expand our pioneering role in sustainable and emission-free mobility with further new models,” explained Utz Rachner, Country Manager Germany at SAIC MAXUS Europe, just arrived at Maxus coming from Quantron. “Our new eTERRON 9 pick-up, which we are presenting to the public for the first time here in Hanover, is the first one of this product offensive.”
At the company’s booth in Hannover we could also see the eDeliver 5 (pictured above) and eDeliver 7, the small and medium electric commercial vehicles already operating in Europe.
