Nikola Corporation has announced the product launch of the Nikola Badger electric pickup truck with an estimated range of 600 miles. The Badger is engineered to deliver 980 ft. lbs. of torque, 906 peak HP and 455 continuous HP.
The Badger will be outfitted with a 15-kilowatt power outlet for tools, lights and compressors, which is enough power to assist a construction site for approximately 12 hours without a generator. It was designed to handle 0-100 mph launches with minimal loss of performance and to operate on grades up to 40% through advanced software blending of batteries and fuel-cell. With a fully loaded trailer and combined vehicle weight of 18,000 lbs., the Badger will be able to launch from a standstill on a 30% grade without motor stall.
“Nikola has billions worth of technology in our semi-truck program, so why not build it into a pickup truck?” said Trevor Milton, CEO, Nikola Corporation. “I have been working on this pickup program for years and believe the market is now ready for something that can handle a full day’s worth of work without running out of energy. This electric truck can be used for work, weekend getaways, towing, off-roading or to hit the ski slopes without performance loss. No other electric pickup can operate in these temperatures and conditions.”
Heavy D, a reality TV star from the “Diesel Brothers,” partnered with Nikola to design, build and test the Badger in real world environments, which is anticipated to attract millions of viewers and followers through the process. The partnership will follow the Badger build from concept through production.
“My audience, hard-core truck enthusiasts, has expected me to push the limits of truck power and capabilities since my beginnings,” said Heavy D, aka Dave Sparks. “Being able to pull back the curtain of a production truck build is a rare opportunity where we can include the everyday truck owner to participate in the final outcome of design, exterior choices and performance specs. I wanted to be part of that story and now I have the opportunity with Nikola.”
The Nikola Badger will make its first appearance at Nikola World 2020 in Phoenix.
Impressive specs for an electric. Did I miss the price? ? Or is it “if you have to ask you can’t afford it”?
I just Googled it, friz. It’s reported that it’ll be $60,000 to $90,000. 😀 —Diane at RVtravel.com
I’ve been eagerly following all electric pickups for several years including companies retrofitting existing Chevy/Ford products… Right now even the $90K Tesla cyber truck can’t remotely compete with a $25K gas RAM for all-day towing of large loads. I hope this Badger even comes about as a functional reality, but the price is likely still going to be prohibitive. His we’ll see…
I look forward to seeing all these electric trucks at the Auto Show area at the State Fair of Texas. We can see if these guys are all hat, and no cattle…