Nikola unveils the Badger

Nikola Corporation has announced the launch of the Nikola Badger electric pickup truck with an estimated range of 600 miles (965km).

Nikola says the advanced electric pickup is designed to target and exceed every electric or petrol pickup in its class. The Badger is claimed to deliver over 1300Nm of torque, 675kW peak power and 339kW continuous power.

The Badger will be built in conjunction with another, as yet unannounced, OEM using their parts and manufacturing facilities.

Nikola tells us that the electric ute is designed to handle what a construction company could throw at it and is engineered to outperform all electric pickup trucks on the market in both continuous towing, power and range.

The Badger will be fitted with a 15-kilowatt power outlet for tools, lights and compressors, which is enough power to assist a tradie for approximately 12 hours without a generator.

With a fully loaded trailer and combined vehicle weight of 8000kg the Badger will be able to launch from a standstill on a 30 per cent grade without stalling.

“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,” Milton added.

“The Nikola Badger is a game changer. The program will help drive down the cost of the fuel-cell components on our semi-truck while accelerating the hydrogen station rollout. Giving customers the option to order a fuel-cell or battery electric version will ensure we drive the cost down for everyone across our lineup,” said Mark Russell, president of Nikola Corporation.

The Nikola Badger will make its first appearance at Nikola World 2020 in Phoenix. Prototypes will be available for select customers and media to ride in at Nikola World. You can see more details at www.nikolamotor.com/badger.

Nikola Badger Specifications:
Range on blended FCEV / BEV: 965km
Range on BEV alone: 480km
Operates on blended FCEV / BEV or BEV only by touch of a button
Peak power: 675kW
Continuous power: 339kW
Torque: 1329Nm
160 kWh, flooded module - lithium-ion battery
Fuel cell: 120kW
Advanced Supercapacitor Launch Assist that blends with lithium ion and fuel-cell
Towing capacity: 3600kg
Dimensions: 5900mm long x 1850mm tall x 2160mm wide a 1560mm bed width