Pickup truck segment won’t be the same anymore when the Tesla introduces its own workhorse. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the arrival of the vehicle a few months ago, yet today we have heard how it might be named the Tesla Pickup Truck. According to the latest reports, it’s going to be the Model U and will be the first ever all-electric pickup truck.
Tesla Pickup Truck: Drivetrain Options and Specs
Even though it’s in the early phase of development, we know some details about the future battery-powered hauler. The Tesla Pickup Truck will reportedly have several different powertrain options. The base model should use a 75D drivetrain, which is currently capable of delivering up to 328 horsepower and 387 lb-ft of torque. This option should get a smaller 120 kWh battery, which is going to enable around 240 miles of driving on a single charge.
The mid-range Tesla Pickup Truck will use a 90D drivetrain system with 417 horsepower and 485 pound-feet of torque, while the range-topping Model U should use the impressive P90D system that’s going to produce 532 horsepower and 713 lb-ft of twist. Both the 90D and P90D mills will be mated to a 160 kWh battery pack and both should be able to cross around 400 miles on a single charge. Although pretty massive, the battery won’t take too much space, because the car manufacturer plans to slide it under the pickup’s bed.
The first estimations say that the top-of-the-line Tesla Pickup Truck should be able for a towing capacity of 10,000 pounds, while the unloaded vehicle might easily get a 0-60 sprint below 5.0 seconds.
Design and Features
Although highly significant, truck’s powertrains are not the most important parts of the vehicle. No, the Tesla Pickup Truck will also introduce a completely new design of trucks. In contrast to other pickups that share most of the cues, the Model U will show something new. Something you haven’t seen before. Okay, it won’t be the first truck with unibody design because Honda introduced the new Ridgeline. Yet it will deliver a significantly bolder look from the Japanese rival. Plus, the car maker will load it with some technologies which you won’t find anywhere other. There will be the Autopilot and AutoSpotter programs, as well as a high-tech cabin. The dash will feature a button-free instrument panel and a 17-inch touchscreen that controls everything.
Price Range
Still, the Tesla Pickup Truck will have a one really big flaw, or better to say an issue. It’s going to be priced really high. We don’t know the exact figure, yet the latest reports indicate that the truck should cost $60,000. On the other hand, the topping Model U should start north from $120,000.
I was hoping that elon would build a city hauler like the s-10. Especially with this format. I would also like to express that there ain’t a lot of competition in this format. I don’t know why he went this route.
send me more information/specs on Tesla
I am very interested, send me more info
I’m excited for a Tesla pickup, as long as it’s not along the Honda Ridgeline concept. What a joke. The F-150 is a perfect target vehicle. A $60,000 sticker doesn’t shock anyone who has priced a well equipped pickup lately. Bring it on!
I would like to see an affordable standard version, not everyone (including businesses) will fork over a base of 60K for a work truck…you can still buy a base level work truck for under 20 in the no frills version and an electric based at that point would be helpful for parts delivery, getting to work etc…the working man needs an affordable option.
I am looking for a hauler to replace my Dodge 3500. But range needs to be 600 miles or have fast charge while having lunch. But $120k price would spook me.