Imagine a muddy road, the quiet hum of two engines and the air free of diesel perfume. The Maxus eTerron 9 is a pick-up that has gone on a fossil detox and come back stronger. The only question is: are you ready for your workhorse to stop rumbling under the cab?
Maxus eTerron 9 it is the first all-electric pick-up with permanent 4×4 in EuropeIt is not a “study” or a PowerPoint promise, but a production model, officially presented at the IAA Hanover and already at European dealers. This means that “yesterday a concept, today a turnkey”.
Drive & ride: quiet, brutal, with head
Under the hood of the Maxus eTerron 9 (and under the bottom) are two PMSM electric motors: front 125 kW, behind 200 kW, together 325 kW (442 PS / 436 hp) and 700 Nm (516 lb‑ft) of torque. This is enough to 0–100 km/h done in 5.8 seconds (0–62 mph 5.8 s) and accelerates to 190 km/h (118 mph). Some European tests have even measured 5.0 sec to 62 mph, but the official figure remains 5.8 s – your result will depend on the asphalt, tires, and the gravity of your breakfast. An athlete in work boots? Yes.
Air suspension (with multi-link rear axle) can lower the loading edge by 60 mm (Easy Load), or to lift off the ground. The driving programs are six (from Eco to Sports and Snow/Off-road), and in total more than 400 combinations steering, regeneration, drive and height settings. On the highway, the mass (~2,880 kg) translates into stability, and in the forest into calm nerves. Towing capacity? 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) brake, unencumbered 750 kg. Load capacity: 620 kg (1,367 lbs) for rich packages; utilities The leaf spring version, announced for later, increases the load capacity against ~1,050 kg.
Battery & range: LFP with imagination
The heart of the system is LFP pack with 102.2 kWh (gross). After WLTP combined 430 km (267 miles), in the city it can be much more. DC fast charging goes up to 115 kW, from 20 % to 80 % in approx 40–42 minutes; AC charging is 11 kW (≈ 5–100 % in ~12 hours on three-phase). V2L? In the front trunk and on the bed are 2.2kW sockets, and outside there is 6.6 kW – i.e. a mobile power station for tools, e-bikes or a camping fridge. Thermal management with 9-channel ventilation according to Maxus in winter improves range up to 18 % compared to “regular EVs”. This is not a dream – this is LFP with good cooling.
Interior: a truck with a thoughtful soft side
The cabin is closer. limousines like a pick-up truck. In front of the driver and in the middle are two 12.3-inch screens, is available Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and more 360° camera. Seats? Heated, ventilated and in Premium also with a massageBoth front ones are placed in an almost flat bed ~1.7 m long – afternoon “power-nap” without excuses. Last partition wall (mid-gate) is drop it and extends the cargo area up to 2.4 m – for a board, skis or wooden slats. Frunk? 236 liters, weatherproof, with power outlets – and, let’s face it, with a micro dose of glamping. It’s all in the cabin ~20 smart storage spaces; in the best packages you also get panoramic roof.
Dimensions & field numbers
Maxus eTerron 9 length 5,500mm, width 1,997 mm, height 1,860/1,874 mm (with/without roof racks), wheelbase 3,300mm. Caisson measure 1,561 × 1,500 × 535mm. Approach/departure angle 29°/25°, fracture 20°, wading 550 mm. Standard tire 275/55 R20. Yes, this is "full size" in the European sense.
Security & assistance: five-star bunker
Euro NCAP: 5 stars (2024), with very high ratings from adults and children. The construction uses ~73 % ultra-high-strength steel in the A‑, B‑ and C‑pillars, and ADAS covers AEB, acc, LKA/LDW, BSD, Intelligent High Beam and more. Special Great Surround‑Terrain Lighting at night it "reaches" to ~400 m – so night is no excuse for not seeing where you left your purse.
Prices & guarantees: smoke-free numbers
V Germany eTerron 9 starts at €62,990 (net), what can it bear €74,958 (gross); in Great Britain from £53,000 excluding VAT (Luxury) respectively £56.000 (Premium). Warranty: vehicle 5 years/100,000 mi (≈160,000 km), battery 8 years/125,000 mi (≈200,000 km). For an electric 4×4 pick-up, it seems surprisingly rational, at least on paper.
Conclusion: an electric pick-up that can work – and smile
Maxus eTerron 9 is more than just a “Chinese novelty”. It is concrete alternative to diesel stationary: 4×4, 325 kW (442 PS / 436 hp) and 3,500 kg of towing capacity, with WLTP 430 km and DC 115 kW charging, plus V2L for the field and camping. Euro NCAP 5★ closes the circle – this is not a “savage”, but bunker with intelligenceIf you need silent working machine with luxurious interiors (massage, 12.3″ dual screens, CarPlay/Android Auto) and tricks like 1.7m bed and 2.4m extended caisson, is this one of the most convincing EV pick-ups, which you can currently buy in Europe.
Not perfect: carrying capacity in the more equipped versions it is average, and the weight “speaks” during dynamic driving. But in return you get silence, instant torque, safety and cost predictability. Price picture? In the EU from ~74,958 € (gross DE), in the UK from £53k + VAT, which – considering the technical content – is a very serious “value”. A test drive will clarify the rest: If you have a smile on your face after your first "launch" on the mud, you've found it.
