Bollinger at this time revealed the B4, an all-electric Class 4 fleet truck that differs tremendously from its earlier autos’ design. With cab-forward styling, modular batteries, and a stable rear-axle e-drive, it’s set to assist fleets haul with inexperienced energy.

“The cab-forward design is a radical change from our earlier ideas,” says Robert Bollinger, founder and CEO of Bollinger Motors. “And that’s on function. We listened to our business prospects and developed what they want for final effectivity.”

In keeping with Bollinger, not solely does the design permit it to maximise downward visibility in entrance and cargo area behind the cab, it additionally permits for a remarkably tight turning circle.

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“The B4’s 41-foot turning circle will likely be higher than any comparable wheelbase truck – which is able to enhance driving dynamics in each rural and concrete settings,” mentioned Kent Harrison, chief product officer at Bollinger Motors.

The precise drive energy will likely be delivered by a stable rear-axle e-drive to deal with the excessive payloads of a Class 4 truck. The high-voltage parts, in the meantime, function on an 800-volt platform with lithium iron phosphate batteries. Relying on buyer wants, the B4 will be fitted with both one or two batteries, every of which, it says, affords round 100 miles (161 km) of vary.

In keeping with Bollinger, the B4 will likely be eligible for the newly introduced 45W Business EV Tax Credit score. It expects the truck to get a 30 p.c tax incentive below this system, which may very well be value as much as $40,000.

Bollinger beforehand launched the B1 and B2 SUV and pickup, in addition to the Ship-E, which was primarily based on its electrical Chass-E. It says that it’s going to now start manufacturing of the B4, and plans to comply with it with heavier obligation Class 5 and Class 6 vans within the close to future.

“Bollinger Motors has been creating medium obligation all-electric vans since 2015,” says Bryan Chambers, chief working officer of Bollinger Motors. “Our in depth Class 4-6 engineering and supply-chain growth means our business vans are on the quick observe to manufacturing.”

Extra exact timing on that fast-track is just not but out there, nonetheless, Bollinger says that it’s going to reveal costs and launch dates for the B4 quickly.