eTerron 9 joins Maxus line-up

Part of a comprehensive model offensive by Maxus, part of China’s SAIC Group, the pickup offers all-electric drive with up to 267 miles of range and goes on sale later this quarter with prices and specifications yet to be announced.

The eTerron 9 succeeds the T90 rear-wheel-drive only pickup and fills a gap for fleets looking to go electric.

Its dual-motor setup features an 170hp e-motor at the front and 272hp system at the rear axle, generating total output of 442hp along with all-wheel drive.

The All-Terrain System (ATS) features six present driving modes, ranging from ‘Normal’ to ‘Mud’ and ‘Sand’. In addition, thanks to the user-defined controls, customers can configure steering, engine power and stability to their personal preferences, as well as the degree of energy recovery and the height of the standard air suspension. More than 400 different combinations are possible.

The 102kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery has been designed to minimise space requirements and increase capacity and safety. It’s able to charge at up 115kW DC, giving a 20% to 80% recharge in around 40 minutes. The battery is designed for efficient energy recovery, while thermal management is said to improve the range in winter by 18% compared to conventional electric cars.

The eTerron 9 also comes with vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality as standard, transforming it into a rolling ‘power bank’ for external devices. In addition to several 2.2kW sockets in the front trunk and on the pickup bed, there is also an external 6.6kW connection.

Brian Patterson, managing director at Harris Group, said: “The UK is a vital market for Maxus and Harris Group. Having launched successfully in one of the most exacting markets 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, each one pushing the boundaries of what is possible.”

First deliveries of the eTerron 9 are expected in January 2025.

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