Electric Pickups in Nepal: Maxus eTerron 9 vs Riddara RD6
Nepal's electric pickup segment is still tiny, which makes the choice simple: it is really these two. The Maxus eTerron 9 is the bigger, pricier, longer-range truck. The Riddara RD6 is the cheaper, wider-range lineup with a genuine budget entry point. Here is how they actually compare, and which one fits which buyer.
If you want a pure electric pickup in Nepal right now, you have two real nameplates to look at. The Maxus eTerron 9, distributed by Himalaya Motrox, just gained a cheaper Comfort variant at Rs 88 lakh. The Riddara RD6, distributed by CG Motors, has been here since 2024 and now spans rear-wheel-drive and several four-wheel-drive trims. They come from rival Chinese giants, Maxus from SAIC and Riddara from Geely, so this is a proper matchup, not two badges of the same truck.
The numbers side by side
The shape of it is clear from the table. The eTerron is the heavier hitter on battery, range, power and towing. The RD6 undercuts it on price at every point and is the only one of the two with a genuine sub-70-lakh entry model.
Price and variants
The RD6 is the more affordable nameplate and the one with more choice. It starts at Rs 66.99 lakh for the rear-wheel-drive model and climbs to Rs 82.99 lakh for the top four-wheel-drive trim, with a newer ECON 4x4 slotting in around Rs 71.99 lakh. If your budget tops out below 70 lakh, the RD6 RWD is currently the only electric pickup that fits.
The eTerron 9 sits higher. The new Comfort variant is Rs 88 lakh as an introductory price for the first 50 buyers, and the fully loaded Premium is Rs 1.28 crore. So even the cheapest eTerron costs more than the dearest RD6. You are paying for the bigger battery and the extra capability, which is the whole trade here.
Battery, range and the honest caveat
The eTerron's 102.2 kWh battery is far bigger than anything the RD6 offers, and its 560 km claim is the headline range in the segment. The RD6 counters with 377 km in RWD form and 424 km in 4WD.
The caveat that applies to both: every one of these range figures is quoted on the NEDC cycle, which is the most optimistic testing standard. Real-world range, especially with Nepal's hills and any load in the bed, will be meaningfully lower for both trucks. For the eTerron the same battery is rated around 430 km on the stricter WLTP cycle, so treat these numbers as ceilings, not daily figures, on either truck.
Capability and utility
For work, the two are closer than the price gap suggests. The eTerron leads on towing at 3,500 kg and has more ground clearance at 250 mm, and it is the bigger vehicle overall at around 5,500 mm long versus the RD6's 5,260 mm. The RD6 fights back on payload, with its ECON 4x4 rated up to around 1,235 kg against the eTerron's 1,050 kg, and it has a useful party trick the eTerron does not clearly match: 6 kW Vehicle-to-Load, which lets you run tools, lights or a fridge straight off the battery. For a job site or a camp, that is genuinely handy.
On cabin tech, both run large touchscreens and digital clusters. The eTerron Comfort keeps dual 12.3-inch displays but drops the 360-degree camera, while the RD6's 4WD trims offer a 540-degree surround view with an underbody camera, which is a real advantage on rough tracks. Both offer a front trunk, though the eTerron's 236-litre frunk is far larger than the RD6's 70 litres.
Which one should you buy?
The honest read comes down to budget and need. If you want the most truck, the longest range, the strongest towing and the biggest battery, and the price does not scare you, the eTerron 9 is the more capable machine. It suits a business or buyer who genuinely hauls and tows and wants the headroom.
If value matters, or you want an electric pickup for under 70 lakh at all, the RD6 is the smarter buy. Its RWD model is the only affordable entry in the segment, its 4WD trims cover most of what the eTerron does for less money, and the V2L feature and 540-degree camera add real everyday usefulness. For most Nepali buyers who want a capable electric pickup without stepping toward the crore mark, the RD6 is the sensible pick, and the eTerron is the upgrade you choose when you specifically need its extra size and range.
Whichever way you lean, the deciding factor over years of ownership will be the same thing it always is here: the distributor's service network and parts availability. Ask both CG Motors and Himalaya Motrox directly before you commit.
Want the full spec sheets rather than the highlights? Compare the Maxus eTerron 9 and Riddara RD6 side by side, with current prices, on NepalRoads.
Specifications and pricing cross-checked across multiple Nepal auto outlets, July 2026. All ranges are quoted on the NEDC cycle and real-world figures will be lower. Riddara RD6 4WD specifications vary by trim and source, so confirm the exact variant details with CG Motors, and confirm the current eTerron 9 pricing and distributor details with Himalaya Motrox, before purchase.
