artificial intelligence was tasked with imagining what a BMW pickup could be in competition with Tesla Cybertruck and other popular pickups.
four years after the presentation, Tesla Cybertruck is preparing to start, and this model paves the way for many manufacturers to the electric pickup market.
In fact, the pickup segment is currently especially lively in the United States . As a result, there were several models on the market that try to be in the shade of the model from Tesla. Ford F-150 Lightning, Hummer EV , Rivian R1T,
European car manufacturers, on the other hand, begin to flip through the electrification page, and the vast majority offers "classic" SUVs. But soon this trend can change to the opposite ...
BMW electric pickup: Dream or reality?
As electric vehicles become mainstream, some European brands may enter the electric pickup market.
BMW has recently announced that it is considering creating a commercial car on batteries. Bavarians plan to go out for several new segments including electric pickups.
Mercedes tried to do this adventure with his pickup X-Class in 2017. However, it is likely that it appeared too early, the model did not live up to expectations. The concept of electric pickup on the basis of X7 has already been introduced by BMW. A way to hamper with fans and buyers about the likely appearance of a dump truck.
what can an electric pickup from BMW?
The main source of inspiration for artificial intelligence was the present bmw x7 , with the addition of a peak body behind. I must say that the overall result was quite successful and the silhouette is holistic.
From a technical point of view, BMW Electric Pickup may have a similar design with X7 or BMW IX. The engine/battery would be used IX M60 with its 619 hp. and more than 1000 nm torque.
As for autonomy?
The model can be equipped with a huge battery with a total capacity 111.5 kWh . According to the Wltp cycle, this will provide him with a margin of more than 560 km .
The appearance of electrical pickup in the BMW range is still just an assumption. But the German manufacturer can release it in the coming years, at least for the other side of the Atlantic.