Nikola Badger electric pickup price and reservation date confirmed

Nikola Badger electric pickup price and reservation date confirmed

Nikolas Badger pickup and Tesla Cybertruck rival will open for reservations at the top of June, the automaker has confirmed, promising an unusual hydrogen-electric hybrid drivetrain. Revealed earlier this year, the pickup should be ready to approach 600 miles, Nikola claims, half which from its battery, and therefore the remainder from a hydrogen cell.

Hydrogen-powered vehicles aren't exactly new, and several other automakers already offer cell-based models within the US. However while they typically have a little battery, its never intended to be the first source of long-term power for the vehicle's electric motors.

That's where the Badger differentiates itself. it'll have 44 independent wheel drive, Nikola says, with the potential of being charged up via a daily electric vehicle charger, or having its near-18 pound hydrogen fuel tank filled at an appropriate fuel station. That hydrogen is employed during a 120 kW cell.

Regardless of the power source, there should be no shortage of performance. Nikola is saying the truck will offer 455 horsepower or 906 hp at its temporary peak. It'll also pack a whopping 980 lb-ft of torque, and be ready to tow up to eight,000 pounds. 0-60 mph will arrive in 2.9 seconds, Nikola says.

What wasn't clear, though, was when would-be drivers could be ready to stake their place in line. Founder and executive chairman of the automaker, Trevor Milton, confirmed that date  Saints Peter and Paul today, with the pickup making its public debut at an occasion the corporate has dubbed Nikola World 2020.

Though Milton didn't call out any rivals by name, he did insist that the vehicle the automaker is going to be showing at the top of the month won't be just a mockup. Youll get to ascertain a true operating truck, not a fake show truck, he confirmed. meaning stamped metal panels, a functional interior, working systems like HVAC, and operational 44 all-wheel drive.

As for pricing, the expectation is that the Badger is going to be priced between $60,000 and $90,000, Milton confirmed, counting on selected options. Nikola is yet to release an options list for the pickup. Initially, Nikola is going to be that specialize in the US and Australian markets, the corporate says.

Electric utility vehicles are expected to be a growing segment over the subsequent few years, as both startups and established automakers weigh in. Teslas Cybertruck, with its distinctive and angular styling, is perhaps the simplest known of the upcoming options for now, though Nikola joins Rivian, Bollinger Motors, et al. trying to supply their takes on e-pickups.

Meanwhile, Ford is functioning on an all-electric version of the F-150, and General Motors has confirmed that it, too, has an all-electric pickup in development. Nikolas approach pairing cell and battery-electric however, is just about unique, though the automaker will need to affect factors just like the paucity of hydrogen refueling locations.