11th PH EV Summit: Dongfeng Rich6 now has an expanded range variant

MANILA: Diamond Auto Group EV Corporation (DAGEV) has unveiled the Dongfeng Rich6 450 at the 11th Philippine Electric Vehicle (EV) Summit.

Being served as the electrified pick-up truck’s top-of-the-line trim, the Dongfeng Rich6 450 offers a expanded range compared to the initial offering.

Per DAGEV, Dongfeng’s electrified pick-up truck is fitted with a lithium iron phosphate battery that gives the vehicle a range of up to 450 kilometers (based on New European Driving Cycle standards). Helping the model gather juice while on the road is the regenerative braking system.

The Dongfeng Rich6 450’s charging time from 0-100 percent can go as fast as three hours using a DC charger or up to 12 hours using the AC type. It comes with a GB/T charging port.

In addition, the electric pick-up truck also acts a mobile power bank as it features a vehicle-to-load function.

Powering the Dongfeng Rich6 450 is a permanent magnet synchronous motor mated to a one-speed automatic transmission that can deliver 175 horsepower (hp) and 435 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque — allowing the vehicle to reach a maximum speed of 120 kilometers per hour.

The aforementioned offering — which has a strong resemblance to the Nissan Navara — is 5,290 millimeters (mm) long, 1,850 mm wide, and 1,820 mm tall with a 3,150 mm wheelbase. Its payload capacity is 1,070 kilograms.

Further, the Dongfeng Rich6 450’s stopping power comes from ventilated disc brakes with anti-lock braking system and electronic brakeforce distribution. Providing grip on the road are the 255/60R18 wheels.

Inside, the is outfitted with leather seats, a digital cluster gauge, and a 10-inch infotainment system.

Moreover, the Dongfeng Rich6 450 comes with a slew of safety technologies such as the traction control system, vehicle dynamic control, hydraulic brake assist, and hill hold control.

Its sticker price is at P2.86 million.

Aside from the Dongfeng Rich6 450, DAGEV also displayed the EV35 cab and chassis  that can give 134 hp, 230 Nm of pulling power and a 280-km driving range alongside the EV45 with aluminum box that can run 350 kms, as well as dish out 161 hp and 320 Nm.  They are priced at P2.475 million and P3.54 million, respectively.

Further, the company is also offering test drives for the Rich6 350, EC36 8-seater passenger van, EC31 cab and chassis and EV30 panel van.

Zigwheels Philippines is the premium media partner of the three-day summit.

Photos from Ruben D. Manahan IV

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