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Blog Bollinger Prices All-Electric Truck at $125K

Discussion in 'Electric Vehicles' started by TMC Staff, Oct 24, 2019.

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    Bollinger recently debuted the the all-electric B1 SUV and B2 pickup, and today they announced that both models will start at $125,000. The Bollinger truck has been teased by the company for a couple years. And, while many agreed that the truck is an exciting entrant into the EV marketplace, the big question was cost. Now that...
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    125K for analog gauges and no autopilot?
     
  3. brianman

    brianman Burrito Founder

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    Source?
     
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    Their trucks look UGLY.
     
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    Most will feel that is too expensive. Model X is a bargain in comparison.
     
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    The VP in charge of aerodynamics missed a few meetings.
     
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    The pricing makes this a non-starter for most in the market for a truck, but the same could have been said of the Model S (especially the P model) when it was first introduced. It looks like a utilitarian truck, something that appeals quite a bit to me, but I won't pay a premium for utilitarian styling unless it's paired with all sorts of improvements over an ICE pickup. A 200 mile range sure isn't going to help, especially when the likely use of the truck is going to be outside of any fast charging corridors.
     
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    #8 jboy210, Oct 24, 2019
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    Should sell to the Mercedes G-class SUV buyer that owns a ranch and wants an EV.

    Also, I think a contractor could use this. You can carry a beam or other long load in the interior and bed (of pickup) from the front bumper to the rear bumper.
     
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    I have to say that thing is UGLY. And does it even have airbags or other safety features? And it can only tow 5000/lbs and go 200 miles.... who is their target???? I feel like I would be the right market for them and they just lost me. I have a Ram 3500 with the diesel engine just because I tow a 9000-pound boat and also a trailer for off-road vehicles. I don't see how this could replace it.
     
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    #10 JohnSnowNW, Oct 24, 2019
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    Maybe targeting G-Wagen owners...they seem more than happy to pay a premium for a 70's era SUV grocery getter.
     
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    Sleek and sexy!
     
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    I think I've seen one of those before.
    Yes, it was in a WWII movie
     
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    Impressed that it has evolved so much while staying true to the original concept. il_570xN.1703770797_b8a9.jpg
     
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    No, it can take a payload of 5,000. Meaning it can carry an additional 5,000 on the vehicle itself. To not have airbags it had to have a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 lbs. It weighs about 5,000, so you get the extra as payload.
     
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    I've been following Bollinger on Instagram since they had a little over 700 followers. Originally they were estimating about 60K and which seemed reasonable

    About a month ago they unveiled the final product which let me down with missed opportunities, and bad detailing.. I feel that somewhere along the line they lost their way which is a shame. but this will be interesting to see how it pans out for them.

    I'd hate to be the guinnea pig on a 1st version paying this much money
     
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    Straight from the bird's mouth.
     
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    #17 Valore, Oct 25, 2019
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    This is a good price if everything is made of solid materials and they didn't cheap out on stuff.
    My Mercedes G350d PROFESSIONAL is about the same price. Quality cost money.

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    I pray I never get into a situation in this life where I regret I had bought that Ugly Bollinger when I had a chance.
     
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    The Bollinger will sell to a segment of people that wouldn't otherwise be covered by a BEV. For them it will make BEVs cool. It will also reduce the amount of oil that leaks into the water system from traditional SUVs. The only downside to it--assuming it's used for the intended purpose--is that the battery is about half the size it should be. Off roading has high energy usage.
     
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    The pricing is really disappointing and the fact that the range is less than it should be makes this one a no go for me. I am sure that they will sell a few of them, but I doubt they will sell enough to make the company viable and that is a shame. :(
     
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