This electric pickup also relies on hydrogen for mileage of nearly 1000 km

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This electric pickup also relies on hydrogen for mileage of nearly 1000 km

For now, we only see computer images, but the model will be unveiled in September and its parameters are really impressive.

 

 

 

It may follow in the footsteps of Tesla, but Nikola makes impressive (at least paper) products. After Tesla showed off his electric tractor, Nikola answered them with dignity. After Tesla showed Cybertruck's creation, Nikola is now back with Badger. It is certainly more beautiful and attractive, and its technical parameters are really impressive.

We are showing computer images of the future pickup here, but the company promises to see it ready this September. Until then, fans will have every opportunity to comment on the pros and cons, but at least on paper everything seems more than promising.

The most impressive parameters (naturally) relate to the drive. The Nikola Barger will be offered as a pure electric pickup truck equipped with a 160 kWh lithium-ion battery that should provide autonomous mileage up to 480 km. Interestingly, Barger is a hybrid but uses fuel cells (120 kWh) instead of ICE. This allows the range to be extended up to 600 miles (966 km). The model relies on electric motors (four in number) and the driver will be able to choose modes for either electric current or propulsion from the fuel cell package (powered by a tank of 8 liters of hydrogen).

The pickup will have a peak power of 919 hp, but constant power will be 461 hp. The torque will be 1329 Nm. Acceleration to 100 km / h should be less than 3 seconds. With these parameters, it will be able to tow loads up to 3629 kg, and a 15-kilowatt electrical socket will allow the connection of various tools, lights and compressors. Nikola says the model provides "enough energy to support a construction site for about 12 hours without a generator."

Badger will be manufactured with an unnamed company at the time, using "certified parts and manufacturing facilities."

As far as design is concerned, I find it much, much more attractive and sophisticated than Cybertruck's. The model is 5900 mm long, 2160 mm wide and 1850 mm high.

It will be interesting to see the interior live, but on these renders it looks really tidy. We highlight the steering wheel and digital instrument panel, the "TV" of the infotainment system is positioned in the middle of the dashboard, and below it is the "floating" center console. Metal accents abound.