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Riddara · 2025BEVBattery Electric
RD6
A Geely-family electric pickup — hot-weather tested in the UAE
AGMC officially launched the Riddara RD6 in the UAE in October 2024: the 86 kWh version (AED 169,500) delivers 455 km NEDC, 422 hp and 0-100 in 4.5 s, with the 73 kWh version from AED 139,500. The Geely Holding brand hot-weather tested it in the UAE.
- 330
- PLANNED KM
- 422
- HP
- 4.5s
- 0-100
- 110
- kW DC
A closer look
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A clearer buying decision
Availability and regional dealers
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Bahrain
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Confirmed markets
UAE
Announced — dealer details pending
Through members' eyes
Riddara RD6, as people actually see it
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Technical Specs
- Official range
- 455 km
- Real Range (Gulf-tested)
- 330 km
- Power
- 422 HP
- Torque
- TBA
- 0-100 km/h
- 4.5 s
- Top Speed
- TBA
- Battery Capacity
- 86 kWh
- DC Fast Charging
- 110 kW
- AC Charging
- 11 kW
- Fast-charge time (10–80%)
- TBA
NEDC · ≈400 km on the WLTP basis
Price reference for comparison
Approximate price reference
≈ 14,200 BHDto ≈ 17,300 BHD
VerifiedUpdated August 2026
This is an indicative new-model range by market and trim, not the price of a vehicle listed on EV Gulf.
An in-app alert the moment the Gulf price moves or appears.
In the Gulf
Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)
Gulf Pros
- An official electric pickup — a near-empty Gulf segment
- 422 hp and 4.5 s — quicker than many petrol pickups
- Hot-weather tested in the UAE by the distributor itself
Watch out for
- NEDC-rated range — the real figure is clearly lower
- UAE-only for now
📖 Complete Owner's Guide for Riddara RD6
Voice commands matched to the car's actual market and language · Gulf tips · hidden hacks · ADAS · quick tasks.
Guide to charging
What to know about charging your Riddara RD6 in the Gulf.
Home charging · AC
11 kW
~ 8 hours from 0 to 100%
Ideal for overnight charging. The right Wallbox power depends on your market's electricity supply.
Size your home charger →Fast charging · DC
110 kW
Compatibility depends on the car variant's port and the network. Check the connector and operator app before travelling; heat may reduce charging speed.
Charging cost (estimate)
≈ 2.634 BHD
Full charge at home
An estimate based on home electricity rates in your market. Public charging usually costs more but is much faster.
Explore charging stations
Open the map to verify the connector, compatibility, and status source for each station before travelling.
Open the charging map →What would your week with RD6 look like?
Try your daily driving and estimate energy, charging time and cost. No account or location sharing needed.
Indicative home rate for Bahrain; adjust to your bill.
Weekly driving
410 km50Day 1
50Day 2
50Day 3
50Day 4
50Day 5
80Day 6
80Day 7
- Energy from charger
- 118.7 kWh
- Equivalent 20–80% sessions
- 3
- Estimated time plugged in
- 17 hours
- Weekly energy cost
- BHD 0.712
How is this calculated?
Five regular days and two days off. Listed Gulf range: 330 km; battery: 86 kWh. Assumed charging efficiency: 90%. Home time uses the lower of charger and vehicle AC power; public charging assumes half peak power on average. Sessions are rounded-up weekly equivalents to replenish consumption, not a first-week itinerary; starting charge and habits change visit counts. Time excludes queues and travel to chargers. Heat, speed and air conditioning affect results.
Practical tips for Gulf drivers
EV ownership in the Gulf brings heat, Ramadan, sand and long roads. These are general practical tips; each model’s experience depends on its variant and market.
Prayer times and charging
Choose a compatible station near your destination, and check access hours and operating status in the operator app before arrival.
Ramadan
Check station occupancy in the operator app and choose a quieter time when possible.
Sand and dust
Inspect the charge port and cooling vents after dusty conditions, and follow your car’s cleaning schedule.
Cross-border travel
For trips between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, use verified compatible chargers on your route, with a backup stop and a safe arrival reserve.
Insurance and maintenance
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EV Gulf Score
49
/ 100
Heat range35%62
Charging25%30
Value20%70
Dealer support20%30
How the score works (published formula)
A weighted average of four pillars from catalogue data only: Heat range 35% (from the Real-Range Index), Charging 25% (power + 10–80% time), Value 20% (price vs its body-class median), Dealer support 20% (Gulf markets with an official dealer). A pillar with no data is dropped and weights renormalise — no number is invented. Pure EVs only.
Real-Range Index
62
/ 100
Summer real range · 45°C
238–294 km
Typically ~282 km — that's 62% of the 455 km rated range.
Based on a vetted Gulf real-world range + the published heat model.
Method & rankingBattery health
estimated97%Excellent
Expected capacity after 1 year of Gulf heat, by a published degradation model.
86 kWh
Battery registry — method & reportsAt 130 km/h240 km53% of the official figure — 344 Wh/km · modeled, not measured
Same speed, 45°C summer181 kmHeat Score 62/100 — Fair
A full charge at home≈ 8.5 hOn a 11 kW wallbox — one overnight
The Field · Real-world
Owner experiences
Real numbers from owners — not the manufacturer's brochure.
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- Agent in Bahrain
- None
- Vehicle warranty
- Not published
- Battery warranty
- Not published
“Not published” means we could not find terms stated by the maker or its Gulf agent — not that the car has no warranty. We do not print an unpublished figure, because it is the one a buyer would plan around.
From owners and the community
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Available in
Gulf countries where RD6 is currently available
- UAE
Where to buy the RD6
No official Riddara dealer in Bahrain yet — browse the full directory across the Gulf.
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