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title: "This new Chinese EV pickup looks a Toyota Hilux, but it’s only $18,000"
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description: "Chery Automotive has launched its first electric pickup, the R08 EV, priced at approximately $18,300. The vehicle closely resembles the Toyota Hilux and measures 5,330 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, and 1,890 mm in height. It offers two battery options: 66.5 kWh and 88 kWh, with driving ranges of up to 405 km and 505 km, respectively. The R08 is available in both rear-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations."
datetime: "2026-01-27T19:09:02.000Z"
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# This new Chinese EV pickup looks a Toyota Hilux, but it’s only $18,000

It looks almost identical to a Toyota Hilux, but it’s about half the price. Chery Automotive launched its first electric pickup, starting at just 127,800 yuan ($18,300).

## Chery launches new Toyota Hilux electric pickup rival

Chery Automotive’s sub-brand, Rely, launched the R08 EV pickup on Tuesday, the brand’s first fully electric pickup.

The electric pickup measures 5,330 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, and 1,890 mm in height, roughly the size of a Toyota Hilux.

It’s available with two battery pack options: 66.5 kWh or 88 kWh. The former is available with rear-wheel and all-wheel drive powertrains, providing up to 405 km (252 miles) and 510 km (317 miles) CLTC driving range. The larger (88 kWh) battery is available only with AWD and offers a CLTC range of 505 km (314 miles).

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