Overview
- The R08 EV goes on sale in six body-on-frame variants with single-motor rear-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive configurations.
- Battery choices are 66.54 kWh or 88 kWh, with stated CLTC ranges up to 510 km for RWD and 505 km for AWD, and 0–100 km/h as quick as 5.0 seconds on the 300 kW AWD model.
- Dimensions span 5,330–5,610 mm in length with standard and long bed options, 1,920 mm in width, 1,890 mm in height, and a 3,230 mm wheelbase.
- Tech features include Level 2 driver assistance such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist and automatic emergency braking, plus a Snapdragon 8155-based cockpit with 12.3- or 15.6-inch screens.
- Priced between 127,800 and 158,800 yuan, the model is positioned as a low-cost rival as reporters note styling similarities to Toyota’s Hilux, with the Rely brand (Himla overseas) targeting broader global expansion as NEV pickup sales in China rose 243% to 73,000 units last year.