The Hyundai Santa Cruz reveals that no less than one established automaker is dedicated to constructing a very compact pickup truck, however startup Alpha Motors is creating its personal, all-electric competitor. The Alpha Wolf hasn’t began manufacturing but, however the firm has already unveiled a second model.

The Alpha Wolf+ will get a bigger cab than the standard version unveiled last month, in addition to a lift in efficiency and towing capability.

Whereas the usual Wolf has a two-door cab with seating for 2, the Wolf+ has an prolonged cab with rear-hinged half doorways, and seating for 4. Will probably be accessible with single-motor rear-wheel drive, or dual-motor all-wheel drive, in response to Alpha’s web site.

Alpha quotes 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds (0.3 second faster than the usual Wolf) and a 6,724-pound towing capability, in comparison with 3,000 kilos for the usual Wolf. Nonetheless, vary estimates stay unchanged, at 250-275 miles.

Photos on Alpha’s web site additionally present the Wolf+ decked out in equipment, together with a roof rack, mattress extender, and fold-out tent. The truck additionally has a big “frunk,” however the compact design does not go away room for the aspect pass-throughs Rivian makes use of to deal with a camp kitchen.

Along with the Wolf and Wolf+, Alpha has proven the Ace coupe and a extra SUV-like model of that mannequin called the Jax. The corporate is at the moment taking reservations, however does not anticipate to start out deliveries till 2023.

Pricing for the Wolf+ begins at $40,000 to $48,000, up from the $36,000 to $46,000 worth vary of the usual Wolf.

A number of corporations want to launch electrical pickups, however solely Canoo has proven one thing shut in measurement to the Wolf. Different contenders, such because the Tesla Cybertruck, GMC Hummer EV, and Rivian R1T, are considerably bigger. It is price noting, nevertheless, that Alpha hasn’t proven any working prototypes for detailed plans for a manufacturing unit, so a wholesome dose of skepticism is likely to be so as.