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AutoBison BisonOriginals,Electric cars,Rivian,Smaller Companies,Tesla,Trucks Comparing all the electric pickups

Comparing all the electric pickups

02/19/2020 Clark Westfield

Here are all the electric pickups we know about, in one table.

There are many blank spots, and not every factoid is final or definite or even on the same scale; for example, GM’s release on its Hummer lists torque at the wheels, but that doesn’t correspond easily to the SAE torque we’re used to with gasoline-powered cars. None of these figures are final, for any brand, and some are more used to hyperbole than others. Automakers have generally figured out that those who are restrained and conservative in their numbers will get clobbered by the ones who brag and boast and give crazy figures, regardless of what actually gets produced. One company, we won’t tell you which, is still demanding $7,000 up front for an autonomous driving system that’s not ready yet and might never be activated.

Lordstown Endurance electric truck

We are not including two pickups known to be coming: a rumored electric Ram, part of a joint venture with a company that understands electric vehicles, and a definite Ford, which is likely going to be a Rivian with a different “top hat” (body above the “skateboard” powertrain/chassis assembly).

Some of the companies provided a great deal of information; others did not; and it’s hard to know which is better. Two companies are mainly aiming for fleets, and at least two are targeting wealthy people; some of these trucks are meant for serious duty (the Bollinger, for serious off-road recreation), and some are just replacements for cars. All of them can outrace a 1999 Corvette or original Viper, at least in a straight line, and most can out-tow the top Ford F-150.

It’s a strange, brave new world for pickups!

Electric Pickup Specifications

 Lordstown EnduranceRivianBollinger B1Havelaar BisonGMC HummerTesla UAtlis XTAlfa Wolf
Starts at$52,500$70,000$125,000$45,000$50,000 to $70,000$45,000$36,000
Range (miles)250 (EPA)230 to 400200186Options to 500300, 400, or 500250-275
Driven wheelsAllAllAll (high/low range gearbox)AllRWD w/opt AWDAll (motor at each wheel)RWD w/opt AWD
Battery105, 135, or 180 kWh120 kWh40 kWh120 or 160 kWhNCM based starting at 125 kWh75 or 85 kWh
Top speed (mph)8012780120
0-60 mph3 sec4.5~3 sec$70,000 edition: 2.9 sec5 sec6.2
Top towing7,50011,0007,500Up to 14,0006,000 to 17,000; up to 35,000 w/fifth wheel, gooseneck3,000
Payload5,0003,5001,000 to 5,000
Ground clearanceUp to 14.5 inches15 inches“up to” 16 inches12 or 15 inches
Wading depth42.7 inches
Horses600Up to 750 hp6141,000~ 800
TorqueUp to 829 lb-ft66811,500 (around 950 SAE)~ 1,000
Size217.1 x 79.3 in207.5 x 89.0231.7 x 79.8
Approach, departure angles34.8° / 30.5° in off-road mode52°/ 28°35° / 28°
Breakover angle25.7° in off-road mode25°
Trunk cubic feet111418
BodyTop hat on skateboardAluminumCarbon fiber-reinforced steel spaceframe
Slow/fast charge10 hours / 90 mins10 hours / 75 minutes
Curb weight5,000 lb
MotorsFour in-hub motorsFour at wheelsOne front, one rearDualOne, two, or threeFour
Notes3 yr warranty (8 yr battery); former GM plantOne of many using this chassisSimilar to an SUVFor fleet use; CanadianOnly “concept” figures knownCompact pickup
ProductionOverdue. Lordstown tens of thousands of pre-orders.Very, very soon for fleets. 100,000 pre-orders from Amazon.Limited run, very likely to be made.Late 2021; reveal 5/20/2020Claimed late 2021. Tesla does not have a great record for factual predictions. No production date
Clark Westfield
Clark Westfield

Clark Westfield grew up fixing up and driving past-their-prime American cars, including various GM and Mopar V8s. He has ghostwritten auto news for the last few years, and lives in Farmingdale, New York.

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