Summary
Today we are covering the B1 from Bollinger Motors headquartered out of Michigan. This relatively newer automaker (2014) is bringing a heavy-duty SUV to market that will definitely turn heads. The B1 will rock a 614 horsepower, 669 lb-ft torque, dual motor powertrain. The anticipated range for the vehicle is 200 miles with a 142 kWh battery. Price tag estimates at $125,000 MSRP for this unique rugged all-terrain electric SUV. We have to reiterate unique as the design of the B1 is like nothing else. The characteristics of the vehicle is that which we have never seen. Can a steel I-beam can be transported by this thing? Read more later in the article.
A word from Bollinger:
If you could take everything you love about a classic truck and combine it with the most refined essentials of a modern truck, redesign it with the highest quality materials and components available, oh and make it an electric vehicle – you’d have the basics for the Bollinger B1 electric sport utility truck. There is nothing on the planet like it. Every touch point, every seam and every surface has been thought out for the ultimate utilitarian purpose. This is our baby. The one we’ve put every ounce of research and development and time into. The one we scrapped and started over for getting too complicated. The one we love the most. This is the all-electric truck that didn’t exist until our truck-obsessed engineers built it from scratch. In a class of its own, the Bollinger B1 might well be the last truck you’ll ever need to buy.
Vehicle Production and Pricing
Production details on Bollinger products are still up in the air. Strategic decisions to raise capital, between SPACS or utilizing manufacturing from other OEM’s are still in flight. The B1 is intended to be a low volume high priced vehicle, therefore scrounging up manufacturing deals may not be too difficult. Bollinger did manage to gain 1000 pre-orders relatively quickly. The target price for the B1 is $125k, for how unique the vehicle is it seems the price is quite fitting.
Electric Motor Performance Specifications
The B1 will utilize a dual electric motor set up, 1 front and 1 rear, making it AWD. These dual motors will produce a combined 614 horsepower and 668 lb-ft of torque. This will propel the B1 0-60 in roughly 4.5 seconds. Tow capacity for the Bollinger B1 will be 7500lbs. All of this powered by a 142kWh battery.
- Power – 614 HP
- Torque – 668 lb-ft
- Acceleration – 0-60 in 4.5 seconds
- Battery Capacity – 142 kWh battery
Battery Range Specifications
The B1 anticipated range is 200 miles and will support fast charging. If you think 200 miles is a low range, please read further on the GVWR. DC fast charging the B1 should reach a full charge in 75 minutes, level 2 will be about 10 hours. The vehicle does support regenerative braking technology.
- Battery Range – 200 miles
- Charging Capacity – 350 kilowatts
- Charging Efficiency – Full charge 75 minutes (DC Fast Charging)
Vehicle Design Features
The B1 is a rugged, all-terrain vehicle with a design like a civilian version of a military vehicle. This SUV is a seriously heavy-duty vehicle with a GVWR of 10,001 lbs. putting it in the class 3 territory. If I saw a fleet of these parading through my neighborhood, I’d probably close my blinds and call 911. The design is that of an action movie vehicle that the ultra-wealthy private military groups are outfitted in. Another cool design feature is the glass roof paneling. All of these panels can be removed, doors removed, windshield, some nifty features.
Alright, let’s finally get to the main event, everyone is wondering about the I-Beam. The Bollinger B1 has a patented pass-through with dimensions at 16-inch width and 14-inch height. The length of the B1 is about 14 feet end to end. We did some quick measurements and the typical basement I-Beam support is about 8×5 inches and 21 feet long. Therefore, we believe the B1 could haul a steel construction beam… WHAT! Not just one, possibly multiple! We have no clue why you would want to do this, but knowing you could make for a great story!
@BollingerMotors, if you’re reading this, can we please coordinate an experiment? Everyone is dying to see this 😉
