According to the EPA, medium and heavy-duty trucks—a category reserved for utility vehicles, semi trucks, delivery vans, and the like—were responsible for roughly 24 percent of the United States’s greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector in 2019. To combat that number, there are several concept and near-production vehicles aimed for the near-ish future. Here is a list of some of the upcoming commercial and adventure-based EVs, when we expect them to be available, and how they’re intended to function in an ever-changing world.
Canoo MPDV
Canoo has already unveiled plans for three separate models: a minivan-like lifestyle vehicle, a pickup truck, and the MPDV (multi-purpose delivery vehicle) line. The latter entails two models currently, the MPDV1 and MPDV2. The smaller MPDV1 claims 200 cubic feet of cargo space and a claimed driving range up to 230 miles, while the MPDV2 boasts 450 cubic feet of storage area and brings less estimated range (up to 190 miles). Both will be available with three battery-pack choices: 40, 60, and 80 kWh. Canoo intends limited availability by late 2022. Larger-scale production is expected to begin sometime in 2023.
BrightDrop EV600 and EV410
General Motors is rapidly expanding its electric options, including two new delivery vehicles from subsidiary BrightDrop: the EV600 and EV410. The two tout 600 and 410 cubic feet of cargo space, respectively, and both offer a claimed range of up to 250 miles. Developed with help from the GMC Hummer team and utilizing the same Ultium platform, the EV600 is the fastest vehicle in GM history in terms of going from concept to production, with the first units reaching customers in just 20 months. The first production-ready models—EV600s—were delivered to FedEx as part of a 500-vehicle order. Walmart has ordered 5000 total units consisting of both BrightDrop models. BrightDrop plans large-scale production of the EV600 in fall of this year. Production of the EV410 will ramp up in 2023.
John Deere Autonomous Tractor
Agriculture may not be the first industry that comes to mind when we think about electrification, but it is electrifying. John Deere announced a fully autonomous tractor at CES 2022. This unnamed tractor, equipped with six pairs of outward-facing cameras to judge distance and detect obstacles, can be operated independently from its farmer, who will be able to monitor it from a mobile device. The machine will also be referencing its own position relative to a geofence (think pet shock collar) to ensure it remains within its designated field. Potential buyers can expect the new all-electric Deere to be available later in 2022.
Nikola Tre BEV
Nikola may have been swamped with scandal since its inception, but that has not stopped it from achieving one goal: creating an electrified semi. Meet the Tre BEV. Sporting a 753.0-kWh battery and claiming a range of 350 miles, Nikola says its cargo hauler should be able to go from 10 percent charge to 80 percent in about two hours at up to 240 kW. The Tre BEV also qualifies for a California program that offers a $120,000 incentive per truck for those purchasing and operating in the state of California. In December, Nikola delivered two Tre BEVs to one of its partners, Total Transportation Services Inc. (TTSI).
Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic
Utility vehicle juggernaut Polaris announced a new electric ranch roamer called the Ranger XP Kinetic. Two trim levels, Premium and Ultimate, will be available; they are differentiated mostly by their battery capacity and charging capability. Premium spec models will feature a 14.9-kWh lithium-ion pack, good for a claimed 45 miles of range, while Ultimate models will have twice the battery, a 29.8-kWh pack, and be capable of up to 80 miles of range on a single charge. Additionally, the Ultimate has double the onboard charging rate, up to 6 kW from 3 kW in the Premium. Polaris says the Ultimate should go from empty to fully charged in roughly three hours. As for cargo and towing, the XP Kinetic can haul 1250 pounds of payload in its bed and tow 2500 pounds. Polaris opened reservations for the XP Kinetic in early December 2021, with production expected to begin in summer 2022.
Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle
Exactly as the name states, Honda has been working on an electric prototype workhorse, the Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV). The WALL-E-esque electric self-driver is intended to carry supplies, primarily around a worksite. Honda claims a range just shy of 28 miles and the ability to fully charge in a not-so-brief six hours (though that’s using a standard 120-volt household connection). Using a combination of stereoscopic cameras, radar and lidar sensors, and GPS-positioning software, the AWV can navigate itself with ease, even stopping within centimeters of its intended destination. If you’re looking for the do-it-yourself-but-from-afar experience, a remote control can be used to maneuver the vehicle wherever you see fit. With a payload capacity of 880 pounds and towing limits north of 1600 pounds, its resume is adequate for many hauling-intensive roles. Honda has yet to provide any official production timeline.
Amazon Rivian EDV
With Rivian’s assistance, Amazon has announced their duo of electric delivery vans, newly dubbed the EDV line. The first to be delivered is the mid-size EDV 700, with a smaller EDV 500 coming later. The numeric designation on the models denotes the size of the cargo hold, 700 and 500 cubic feet, respectively. Riding on an all-new RCV (Rivian Commercial Van) platform, Rivian says the EDV 700 achieves a 201-mile range. Every vehicle sent to Amazon comes with Rivian’s FleetOS, a subscription service that allows owners to track vehicle location and state of charge, among other items. Amazon has already received some of its initial 100,000-unit order. However, Rivian stated in its Q3 shareholder letter that the order is “subject to modification.” With the EDV 700 already available, Rivian is working toward an early 2022 availability for the EDV 500 to round out the fleet.
Udelv Transporter
After completing the first autonomous delivery on public roads in 2018, Udelv has been working toward a full-scale autonomous delivery vehicle. Utilizing Mobileye’s 360-degree camera technology, Udelv claims its cabless, autonomous Transporter will be able to navigate streets independently of human intervention; however, remote monitoring and control will be possible if necessary. Cargo will be held in what Udelv calls the uPod, with adjustable compartments and a loading and unloading system. Packages will be accessible through sliding doors mounted both vertically and horizontally on the broadside of the Transporter. Udelv claims that up to 80 stops can be programmed at once, and with a top speed of 70 mph, interstate travel will be possible. You can reserve your Transporter with a $1000 refundable deposit; expect the first deliveries to take place in 2023.
Freightliner eCascadia and eM2
Freightliner, America’s current leader in heavy-duty truck sales, has officially announced its entry into the EV market with the eCascadia semi truck and eM2 box truck. The eCascadia features a usable battery pack of up to 475 kWh with a roughly 250-mile range, while the eM2 sports 315 kWh of usable battery and claims a maximum range of 315 miles. Claimed charging numbers are astounding, with zero to 80 percent completed in just 90 minutes for both trucks. While there is no official data showing how these numbers will be achieved, we suspect charging is based on Detroit eFill stations, owned by Freightliner partner Daimler Truck North America. Freightliner, utilizing its extensive dealer network, also guarantees a 24-hour repair turnaround for the two trucks. Pre-production models are already on the road, having traveled over 1 million real-world miles, and full-production variants are expected this year for both models.
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