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Maxus eTerron 9 revealed as Europe’s first 4×4 electric pick-up

Maxus has revealed the eTerron 9 as Europe’s first four-wheel-drive electric pick-up truck.

The eTerron 9 was unveiled at the IAA Transportation event in Hanover and is Maxus’s second all-electric pick-up, after the T90EV.

While buyers in other markets have access to 4×4 pick-ups like the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Tesla Cybertruck, the two-wheel-drive T90EV has been European buyers’ only option until now.

The eTerron will use a 289bhp motor at the rear and a 184bhp motor at the front wheels to provide up to 473bhp – a significant step up from the 174bhp T90EV.

Also much improved is the 102kWh battery, which Maxus says should give a driving range of around 270 miles, compared with its previous truck’s 220 miles.

The eTerron 9 will be able to tow up to 3,500kg but suffers from a limited payload compared with diesel-powered rivals. Currently its payload is capped at 620kg, meaning it falls short of the one-tonne requirement to be classed as a commercial vehicle. Thanks to its EV powertrain, the eTerron 9 also features a 236-litre frunk which can double up as a bench seat when parked.

Despite its payload shortcomings, Maxus says it has worked to give the eTerron 9 similar off-road ability as proven pick-ups such as the Toyota Hilux, and offers comparable approach, departure and breakover angles.

Maxus has yet to confirm which markets will get the eTerron 9 or give any indication of price, but with the T90EV starting at around £50,000 before VAT in the UK, we don’t expect it to be cheap.

Matt Allan

Matt is Editor of EV Powered. He has worked in journalism for more than 20 years and been an automotive journalist for the last decade, covering every aspect of the industry, from new model reveals and reviews to consumer and driving advice. The former motoring editor of inews.co.uk, The Scotsman and National World, Matt has watched the EV landscape transform beyond recognition over the last 10 years and developed a passion for electric vehicles and what they mean for the future of transport - from the smallest city cars to the biggest battery-powered trucks. When he’s not driving or writing about electric cars, he’s figuring out how to convert his classic VW camper to electric power.

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