Who will be first? Electric Trucks

Just wanted to throw this up for a discussion, I haven’t really done any research on it. Just curious what people have heard or think on the topic?

 

Tesla?

 

Ford invested heavily into Rivian so I’ll follow the money so to speak.

 

Can’t wait, got my free electric ready

 

There already is one

https://rivian.com/r1t/

 

Ford F-150 electric is expected to debut in 2021.

 

Yeah ford basically bought all the R&D from Rivian to build their platform into a F-150. If you look at the specs on the chassis it's already pretty much a like for like fit. My money is on Ford being the first capable ev truck on the market.

Also, I am all for electric vehicles to hit the Offroad market. Imagine a truck where every wheel is driven by an independent electric motor, think of all the unnecessary complexity reduced to a direct drive from motor to wheel, lower center of gravity with the batteries stored at the bottom of the vehicle, and honestly they should be much more reliable vehicles compared with an ICE because even if one motor fails you still have three more to get you home.

edit: Just wanna say I love my taco but I know my first electric Taco is going to be what I've always dreamed for.

 

I’m thinking companies that currently ICE trucks .

 

I was thinking Ford or Chevy as the Japanese seem a bit more conservative. They'll let someone else jump in and show them how not to do it.

 

Im excited as well for electric pickups to hit the market. My wife drives a hybrid and I love how I can silently run weekend errands in it and never have the ICE turn on. We are ready to go 100% electric.

I love the simplicity, silent drivetrain and low center of gravity. Not visiting a gas station ever again is just a bonus.

 

I can't wait to have a Frunk! I hope someone builds a midsize fully electric truck.

 

Toyota is in R&D

 

Rivian has set their technology up to be leased out like Ford has done. Rivian will be making their own vehicles but other OEM's will be paying them rent on their "skateboard" platform that is interchangeable in different vehicles. Pretty genius, really.

Keep in mind Bezos has purchased 110,000 Rivian delivery vans site unseen. Bezos is no idiot and that says a lot about his faith in a company that has never actually, you know, produced a van.

 

I don't understand the boner about electric vehicles. Could someone please elaborate?

 

https://youtu.be/yzwM8KE2L3I

Just googe the thing, the platform allows for alot of functional improvements.

 

Here is more info on pricing on the Rivian truck.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/electric-vehicle-maker-rivian-expect-003557325.html

 

Not seeing it. I have no place in my commute that requires me to spin a 360, and trying to do that with a trailer would be a nightmare.

 

But it doesn't come in manual!

If it's affordable, reliable and not ugly and won't give me range anxiety then I'm down!

 

0-60mph in 3 seconds, 400 mile range and 11,000 lbs towing capacity doesn't do it for me either

 

Where is the "who cares" option?