Bollinger Motors has released the first details
about their upcoming B2 pickup truck. Described as a “natural addition”
to their product lineup, the B2 is based on the B1 SUV and features many of the
same components. As a result, both models have two electric motors and a 120
kWh battery pack.
This setup enables the truck to produce 520 hp and 696 Nm of torque. The company says this will
enable the model to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 6.5 seconds before
hitting a top speed of 160 km/h.
The B2 will have a range of approximately 321 km on a single charge. When the battery is depleted, it can be recharged
in 75 minutes with a Level 3 DC fast charger or 10 hours with a Level 2 220V
charger.
Besides the electric powertrain, the B2 features an
all-aluminum body with “patented pass-through doors for transporting long
items.” The model also has a hydropneumatic suspension and in-wheel portal gear
hubs.
The truck features a 1.7 meter long bed
and a rear window that can be opened to haul longer items. In total, Bollinger
says the B2 can accommodate up to 72 sheets of 4’ x 8’ plywood. The B2 is slated to go into
production in 2020 and the company plans to announce pricing and options next
year. Bollinger is currently accepting reservations with no money down.
In a statement, Bollinger Motors founder Robert
Bollinger said “The new B2 incorporates everything that we’ve learned in making
the B1 and takes it in an exciting new direction.” He added, “It’s the pickup I
always wanted and something crazy better than what’s available on the market
today.”
