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BUYING GUIDE

Electric Utes in New Zealand

An electric ute makes sense when your daily running is predictable and you can charge at base. The questions that matter are towing capacity, real range with a load, and whether it will handle the terrain you actually work on.
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The Riddara RD6

Also searched as Radar RD6 — in New Zealand it is sold as Riddara.
Riddara RD6
From $69,990+ORC

WLTP range

360

km

Max power

315

kW

Braked towing

3,000

kg

0–100 km/h

4.5

s

• 815 mm wading depth
• 4WD with seven drive modes: Sand, Mud, Off-road, Wading, Economy, Comfort, Sport
• 540° surround camera with transparent underbody view
• Six airbags and a body of 70% high-strength steel
• AEB, FCW, LDW and LKA active safety
What Are +ORC (On-Road Costs)?
Riddara RD6 cargo tray
CHECKLIST

What to Check Before Buying an Electric Ute

Six questions worth answering before you commit.
  • Braked towing capacity against what you actually tow — not what you might tow one day.
  • How range changes under load: towing, roof racks and heavy trays all reduce it.
  • Where you'll charge — ideally at base overnight for the lowest cost per kilometre.
  • Wading depth and drive modes for your terrain, particularly on rural or off-road work.
  • Payload and tray dimensions for the tools and materials of your daily work.
  • The battery warranty term — for a working ute this matters more than for a family car.
STRAIGHT TALK

Honest About Range Under Load

Towing and heavy loads reduce range on any vehicle, electric or not. The Riddara RD6's 360 km WLTP figure is an unladen standardised measurement — what you actually see on a working day depends on load, terrain, weather and driving style. We'd rather you book a test drive with a realistic load than take a marketing number on trust.
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