Nikola a new UTV Manufacuture coming out soon.

[NIKAL]

So we will be seeing a whole new segment of the UTV coming out soon. Will it be Score & BITD legal? We will have to see! Comes with a real cage & real seatbelts too! It should be in the market place within the next 18 months. Pretty pricey though!

https://nikolamotor.com/zero

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SPECS
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
Engine Type 400V AC Motors
Battery Capacity 50kWh Lithium Ion Battery Pack
Transmission Single grear reduction at each wheel
Drive System Type On-Demand 4X4 or 2X4 at any speed
Engine Braking System (EBS) Baja style hubs and disc brakes with Motor Regenerative Braking
Active Descent Control Comes Standard
Cooling Biodegradeable Non-Electrically Conductive Liquid Coolant
Winches Front and Rear Superwinch. 3,500 lb Capacity Each
Steering Rack Howe 2.5 inch hydraulic
Control Arms Billet 6061-T6 aluminum Lower and Upper
Knuckle Billet 6061-T6 Aluminum
Shaft Custom high stroke CV Shaft design

SUSPENSION
Front Suspension 20" of travel with 3.0" FOX Podium Internal Bypass Shocks
Rear Suspension 20" of travel with 3.0" FOX Podium Internal Bypass Shocks
Shocks Fox Internal Bypass 3.0 Podium

BRAKES
Front/Rear Brakes 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc w Triple-Bore Front & Rear Calipers
Parking Brake Park In Transmission

TIRES / WHEELS
Front Tires 32"
Rear Tires 32"
Wheels Cast Aluminum
Wheels Method Wide-Five Bead lock (Awesome idea! Someone is listening)
Wheel End Assembly Jamar Micro Stub (Awesome idea! Someone is listening)

DIMENSIONS
Ground Clearance 14.5"
Overall Vehicle Size (L x W x H) 163" x 78.5" x 74"
Payload Capacity TBD
Person Capacity 4
Wheelbase 118
Estimated Dry Weight (pounds/kg) 1,900lbs / 862kg

FEATURES
Display Monitors (1) 10" and (2) 7" full color displays with optional backup camera
Cargo System Lock & Ride
Color / Graphics Custom at ordering
Electronic Power Steering Standard
Hitch Towing Rating TBD
Hitch Type Receiver that can take any ball size up to 2 5/16"
Lighting White LED, High/Low & Red LED Tail/Brake Lights
Unbraked Trailer Towing Capacity N.A.
Instrumentation Digital Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tripmeter, Tachometer, Coolant Temperature, Volt Meter, Hour Meter, Service Indicator, Clock, Distance to Empty, Fuel Gauge, Hi-Temp Light, Seatbelt Reminder Light, 2 DC Outlets
Rear Tire Steering Standard
Solar Roof Top 600 watt
12V Battery Bank 360 Amp Hour 12V

 

[Blue Coyote]

Interesting concept. Looks like some top level real off road parts are being utilized. Just wonder about the range quoted. Stomping in the go fast pedal usually diminishes the range rather quickly.


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[Little Clod Buster]

Glad someone is pulling the trigger on long range and more sport electric.

 

[dnf736]

Will it be Score & BITD legal?

I remember seeing this Class 1 a couple of years ago at Expo. First they said they didn't have the money to race then, if I remember the whole story correctly, when they did have the money SCORE wouldn't let them race the Baja 1000 so they raced it at the Mexican 1000. Im sure theres more to the story but thats what I remember.

http://www.race-dezert.com/home/ev1-electric-race-car-35312.html

 

[nolson2]

They need to build the first one, get some video footage and get it to the Sand Show in Sept....

 

[jajl22]

Is this real? or like a photoshop joke?

 

[crazywatson]

There was an electric power Rhino a few years back I saw a video of that was pretty cool. It could spin in a circle by turn the wheels a running the front wheels in reverse and back wheels forward.

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[dude1782]

Is this real? or like a photoshop joke?

Looks like it's serious but no proof of concept yet. They're pretty ambitious trying to revolutionize the semi industry at the same time.

 

[dude1782]

It looks awesome and it was definitely designed by people that know about the industry.

 

[jajl22]

interesting

 

[RWTDCT]

This definitely has potential. I like everything except the mile range and price. Even has rear steering. Could you see the east coasters using these in the mud and water holes.

• 100 - 150 MILE RANGE
• 100% ELECTRIC DRIVE
• 400 VOLTS
• 520 HORSEPOWER
• 50 kWh BATTERY
• 4x4 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
• 476 FT. LBS TORQUE
• INSTANT TORQUE IN <1 SEC
• 0-60 IN 3 SECONDS
• 2 YEAR WARRANTY
• 20” SUSPENSION CLEARANCE
• 32” TIRES
• 14.5" GROUND CLERANCE
• 10 DEGREE REAR STEERING
• IP67 WATERPROOF ELECTRIC MOTOR & GEARBOX
• DISPLAYS: DUAL 7" SINGLE 10"

MSRP $42,000

 

[dude1782]

Their solution for the range is a 400v generator that can charge it in less than 2 hours. It's quick enough to top off between rides but inconvenient for longer rides. One thing about electric chargers is that they charge faster at first and slow down so you'll have most of your range in less than half of the time. If your expedition doesn't require a full recharge you might be able to stop for lunch and charge up with the generator to get enough power to get you to the end.

 

[JoeyD23]

There will be a ton of bugs to work out of this concept. Electricity and off road don't work well together

 

[CrawlerJamie]

How about 150 hours empower and 5 hours run time?

 

[crazywatson]

There will be a ton of bugs to work out of this concept. Electricity and off road don't work well together

Couldn't be an more problematic then a 520hp Gas engine. Lol

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[dude1782]

Doesn't look like the website has been updated yet but here's the link https://nikolamotor.com/zero. Hopefully they will soon because I have a lot of questions.

 

[dude1782]

The website has been updated. Not really any more information though.

 

[JoeyD23]

NIKOLA PREPARES THE WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL PRODUCTION-READY UTV FOR DELIVERY

SALT LAKE CITY. August 15, 2017, Nikola (pronounced Neek-oh-la) Powersports has finalized the specifications and design for the four-seater UTV dubbed the “Nikola Zero.” The Nikola Zero UTV is an all-electric, 400-volt plug-in, off-road and potentially street ready vehicle. Dealerships can begin reserving production units starting in January 2018.

Starting at $35,000, the UTV will come with two performance options; 415 HP & 3,675 ft. lbs. of torque and 555 HP & 4,900 ft. lbs. of torque.

The UTV will also have three battery options: 75kWh, 100kWh and 125kWh, with the largest battery option giving the Nikola Zero more battery storage than a Tesla P100D, at a fraction of the price. The 125kWh battery package can deliver 200 miles of range in 4×4 off-road mode.

“The Nikola Zero will be the first UTV to come with optional Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS), stability control, anti-roll-over, traction control and torque vectoring. Normally these options are reserved for high-end sports cars and not normally found in UTVs. We have worked hard to make these UTVs street legal, and in many states, you may be able to drive the Nikola Zero UTV to work,” said Trevor Milton, Nikola’s CEO.

“Once you test drive the Nikola Zero, you will want to trade in your current UTV. No other competitor UTV can match the Nikola Zero’s performance. We are not talking about a few seconds faster than the competition, we are talking about laps faster, with speeds up to 0-60 in 3.9 seconds with four passengers inside,” added Milton.

Standard features include: 100% electric power steering, 20” front and rear suspension travel, 14” ground clearance, 62” wide frame, four independent electric motors, 32” tires, bead lock wheels, tow hitch, over the air software updating, 10” infotainment center display, 7” instrument cluster, multiple color options, IP 67 waterproofing, LED headlights, taillights, and custom seats, all with a two-year warranty.

Optional features include; 555 HP upgrade, street legal package (some states), 4×4 torque vectoring system, ABS, anti-roll protection, traction control, front and rear 4500 lb. winches, factory audio system, 15 kW power export at 110/220V, 4kW Solar 400-volt DC Charger, LED interior lighting, rider profiles, front windshield, mirrors, cameras and a four-year extended warranty package.

A dealer ride and drive event is being planned in December 2017 in St. George, Utah. Dealers can contact sales@nikolapowersports.com for applications and to attend the ride and drive event. RSVPS are required. Credentialed media should contact crobar@robarpr.com.

The latest specifications and high resolution photos of the Nikola Zero are at https://nikolamotor.com/press.

ABOUT NIKOLA POWERSPORTS
Nikola Powersports is a division of Nikola Motor Company dedicated to the powersports industry. Nikola Motor Company designs and manufactures electric vehicles, vehicle components, energy storage systems, and electric vehicle drivetrains. NMC is led by its visionary CEO Trevor Milton (twitter: @nikolatrevor). For more information, visit nikolamotor.com or Twitter: @nikolamotor.

 

[the_owl]

22 inches of travel? Is that adding up all 4 corners together?