Video Summary
Here is the summary of the electric truck review:- It's currently impossible to buy a fully electric truck, but consumers can put down payments on Rivian or Atlas trucks or buy a RAM 1500 with the E-Torque, which is barely a hybrid.
- Trucks are a big deal; they're getting bigger and bigger. The new Ranger and F-150 trucks are significantly larger than their older counterparts. The new Ranger and old F-150 are basically the same size.
- SUV and truck sales keep going up each year. The F-150 has always been on top.
- As a benchmark, the 2019 F-150 has an average 570 mile range, sits 3-6 people, and is priced from $28,000 to $67,000. With a 2.7L EcoBoost engine, it produces 325 hp and 400 ft-lbs of torque. The toughest version can tow 13,200 lbs and go 0 to 60 in 5.3 seconds.
- Ford is reportedly working on a fully electric F-150, and Rivian may have an important role, as Ford invested $500 million in Rivian. The Rivian and F-150 are the same wheelbase.
- Rivian is testing batteries/new frames with an F-150 body.
- Rivian’s truck has a range of 400+ miles, charges to 50% in 30 minutes, and seats 5-7 people. Priced at $70,000 USD ($62,500 with rebates), it has $1.5 Billion USD in funding.
- Rivian can tow 11,000 lbs. and features batteries in the 105, 135, or 180 kWh range, 750 hp, and 14,000 Nm of torque. It goes from 0 to 60 in 3 seconds, and has Level 3 autonomy.
- Atlis trucks have a 500 mile range and can charge in 15 minutes.
- Starting at $45,000 USD (or on a $700 per month subscription), it can tow 35,000 lbs. Its horsepower/torque numbers are unknown. Its top speed is 120 mph, and it hits 0-60 in 5 seconds. Atlis trucks remove the side mirrors and replace them with a camera system. Atlius states is is at 1.07 million in crowdfunding.
- Bollinger aims to have production starting in 2020. Privately funded with a 200+ mile range and 75 minute charge time, it seats 4 people. A launch price is forthcoming, and it tows 7,500 lbs, outputs 614hp & 668 torque, and gets from 0 to 60 in 4.5 seconds. This company has a 120kWh battery and 15” ground clearance. Their trucks look like the old Lamborghini LM002.
