Electric Pickup Trucks

rumatt · 09-02-2019, 10:36 AM

Tesla isn't the only one.

Electrek: Ford is bringing all-electric F150 pickup to market ‘before 2022’.
https://electrek.co/2019/09/02/fordl...0-market-2022/

ff · 09-03-2019, 07:47 AM

The norm for full size pickup trucks now is big lift kits and loud exhaust. This would be the opposite of that. I have a feeling that these trucks would end up being fleet trucks for utility companies (for example) where presenting yourself to the world as a big hairy-chested micro-penis'ed manly tough man is less important.

rumatt · 09-03-2019, 08:09 AM

That was my thought was well. EV's are almost universally mocked in the truck forums. And yet there's a wave of electric trucks coming down the pipe. Tesla, Ford, Rivian.

The low end torque and throttle control would be awesome in a truck, whether for driving around a work site or off-roading.

But what doesn't align well is limited range. When you are using the truck to move furniture, haul things around a work site, or get to your next job, stopping by a supercharger for 20 minutes is not an acceptable option. Work sites are often in rural places away from chargers as well.

Then again a huge percentage of trucks are used primarily for driving back and forth to Starbucks. (like mine

). That's where the electric trucks will shine. Maybe Leonard Dicaprio will drive one.

FC · 09-03-2019, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ff

The norm for full size pickup trucks now is big lift kits and loud exhaust. This would be the opposite of that. I have a feeling that these trucks would end up being fleet trucks for utility companies (for example) where presenting yourself to the world as a big hairy-chested micro-penis'ed manly tough man is less important.

Agreed.

wdc330i · 09-03-2019, 09:31 AM

Being a truck dilettante, I could see having an electric version.

JST · 09-03-2019, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rumatt

That was my thought was well. EV's are almost universally mocked in the truck forums. And yet there's a wave of electric trucks coming down the pipe. Tesla, Ford, Riverian.

The low end torque and throttle control would be awesome in a truck, whether for driving around a work site or off-roading.

But what doesn't align well is limited range. When you are using the truck to move furniture, haul things around a work site, or get to your next job, stopping by a supercharger for 20 minutes is not an acceptable option. Work sites are often in rural places away from chargers as well.

Then again a huge percentage of trucks are used primarily for driving back and forth to Starbucks. (like mine

). That's where the electric trucks will shine. Maybe Leonard Dicaprio will drive one.

People doubted that buyers would embrace aluminum or give up V8s in favor of a twin-turbo six, as well.

My guess is that pickup buyers are less reactionary than most people think. When presented with a compelling option, they'll go for it. There are a lot of ways in which an EV pickup would be noticeably better than a gas or even diesel option, though there are also clear use cases where it would not be.

If Ford presents a serious alternative and couples it with an investment in charging infrastructure, they may quickly jump into EV leadership. Not all F150s will be electric any time soon, but if even a small percentage are, that's a LOT of trucks on the road.

FC · 09-03-2019, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JST

Not all F150s will be electric any time soon, but if even a small percentage are, that's a LOT of trucks on the road.

I agree with this as well. I do think there will enough numbers to support the move.

Nick M3 · 09-03-2019, 10:48 AM

Even if they didn’t sell a single one outside of fleet channels, I bet they’d sell a gigantic number. (And I do think they’ll sell to the public.)

kognito · 09-03-2019, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ff

The norm for full size pickup trucks now is big lift kits and loud exhaust. This would be the opposite of that. I have a feeling that these trucks would end up being fleet trucks for utility companies (for example) where presenting yourself to the world as a big hairy-chested micro-penis'ed manly tough man is less important.

Something that seems to be growing in popularity in this area is lifting only the front end, 6-8 inch lift on 24"rims

Who the fuck knows why, it can't ride good, and I like seeing where I am going

ff · 09-03-2019, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kognito

Something that seems to be growing in popularity in this area is lifting only the front end, 6-8 inch lift on 24"rims

I've seen some of that too. I guess that's so you can look at the sky, instead of the road in front of you? Dunno.

09-02-2019, 10:36 AM	#1
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	Electric Pickup Trucks Tesla isn't the only one. Electrek: Ford is bringing all-electric F150 pickup to market ‘before 2022’. https://electrek.co/2019/09/02/fordl...0-market-2022/

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rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	That was my thought was well. EV's are almost universally mocked in the truck forums. And yet there's a wave of electric trucks coming down the pipe. Tesla, Ford, Rivian. The low end torque and throttle control would be awesome in a truck, whether for driving around a work site or off-roading. But what doesn't align well is limited range. When you are using the truck to move furniture, haul things around a work site, or get to your next job, stopping by a supercharger for 20 minutes is not an acceptable option. Work sites are often in rural places away from chargers as well. Then again a huge percentage of trucks are used primarily for driving back and forth to Starbucks. (like mine ). That's where the electric trucks will shine. Maybe Leonard Dicaprio will drive one. Last edited by rumatt; 09-03-2019 at 09:42 AM.

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ff . Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 13,514	The norm for full size pickup trucks now is big lift kits and loud exhaust. This would be the opposite of that. I have a feeling that these trucks would end up being fleet trucks for utility companies (for example) where presenting yourself to the world as a big hairy-chested micro-penis'ed manly tough man is less important.

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