Vanderhall, a company most of us recognize for its Carmel and Venice three-wheelers, has revealed pricing and more detailed specifications for its new model, the Brawley. The non-street-legal, off-road-focused EV starts at US$ 34,950 excluding destination and preparation charges, with the company already accepting reservations for the 2022 Model Year. Vanderhall’s first off-roader was teased back in 2020, initially named Navarro. Earlier this year, the Utah-based vehicle manufacturer properly introduced it giving it the Brawley name. Besides the pricing announcement, Vanderhall also published a series of new digitally created images of the model.
The Brawley measures 3.75 m long, 1.93 m wide, and 1.76 m tall, with a wheelbase
of 2.86 m. The design reminds of a futuristic Jeep Wrangler
mixed with the Warthog from the Halo game. The virtually non-existent overhangs
in combination with the massive 35-inch tires, 22-inch suspension travel, and
18-inch (0.46 m) ground clearance allow the Brawley to excel in off-road
environments. The four electric motors produce a combined 404 hp and 651 Nm of torque in the flagship variant make it possible
for the wheels to move independently in any direction. Thus, the driver has
access to eCrab, eSteer, eTank, and eCrawl low-speed off-road modes, similar to
those offered by the GMC Hummer and Rivian R1T electric pickups.
In terms of battery, the company will
offer 40 kWh and 60 kWh modules with an advanced battery conditioning system
that “extends cold weather range and increases battery lifecycle”. The company
claims the Brawley will offer an estimated range of up to 322 km.
Using a DC fast charger, the battery will recover 80% of its energy in under an
hour.
As you would expect from an off-roader the
cabin is pretty basic but looks nice thanks to the four individual seats, the
leather upholstery, the large glass surfaces for maximum viewing angles, and
the minimal dashboard with analog instruments. There is also a glove box,
heater, air-conditioning, heated seats, optional sky roof, and a Bluetooth
Kicker sound system. Don’t expect any airbags since this is not a street-legal
vehicle, although Vanderhall mentions future ViDAR system capabilities.
For anyone interested, Vanhedhall is
accepting reservations for the Brawley, with US$ 100 deposits.
