Bollinger shows off pure-electric cab-chassis
US EV-maker shows how versatile its upcoming battery-powered B2 platform is and how it will be ready for work when it arrives in 2021Pure-electric American start-up, Bollinger, has released pictures of what it's claiming is the "world's first electric chassis-cab truck platform".
The Bollinger B2CC pick-up truck, which will be ready to order by 2021, is said to have been designed, developed and engineered to be configured for a wide range of commercial applications.
Built in the US on the car-maker's four-wheel drive skateboard architecture, the B2CC is closely to the Bollinger B1 SUV and B2 pick-up models unveiled at the 2019 Los Angeles motor show.
Like both of those vehicles, the B2CC ute possess an unashamedly utilitarian look reminiscent of the former Land Rover Defender. That's because it has been designed to be easy to manufacture and repair, with aluminium body panels that are simple to replace if you have any nasty brushes with the scenery.
Bollinger says the B2CC will be offered with various wheelbases and available as both a single-cab and double-cab, such is the flexibility of the pick-up truck-maker's new platform.
Like the B1 and B2, the B2CC features the novel 'passthrough' tunnel that enables the owner to utilise the entire length of the vehicle to store extra-long materials.
Powered by a larger 120kWh lithium-ion battery, the B2CC features an electric motor on each axle, providing for all-wheel drive.
Those twin motors also produce huge amounts of power and torque – as much as 425kW and 906Nm.
In the heavier B1 and B2 that translates to an incredible 0-100km/h time of just 4.5 seconds, although, the Bollinger has an electrically-limited top speed of 161km/h.
Helping it off-road, it's thought the B2CC gets a two-speed auto gearbox that incorporates high and low ranges.
The front and rear axles, meanwhile, include electronically locking differentials and Bollinger claims the B1 and B2 will feature a perfect 50:50 weight distribution.
Standard hydro-pneumatic self-levelling suspension is said to help the battery-powered truck off-road by raising the ground clearance from 250mm to more than 500mm.
It's not been confirmed, but it's thought the Bollinger cab-chassis will exceed the B2 ute's 2359kg payload and 3402kg towing capacity.
Driving range has yet to be disclosed for the B2CC, but it's thought to be able to cover around 400km between top-ups.
As the images released by Bollinger show, the B2CC is intended for use in a variety of applications, including a cargo truck, tow truck, tradesman truck, cherry picker or even an ambulance.
Like the B1 SUV and B2 pick-up, the Bollinger B2CC is scheduled for production and sales in the US in 2021. There's no indication of pricing but Bollinger is expected to target other EV pick-ups due on sale next year, including the Tesla Cybertruck, the Rivian R1T and the next Ford F-Series.
Like at least the former pair, right-hand drive production is expected to eventuate, but whether the lack of airbags will allow the Michigan-made electric to be sold in Australia remains to be seen.
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