Nikola Corporation announced the product launch of the Nikola Badger electric pickup truck with an estimated range of 600 miles.

The advanced electric pickup is engineered to deliver 980 ft. lbs. of torque, 906 peak HP and 455 continuous HP. The compayn said that the Badger will be built in conjunction with another OEM utilizing their certified parts and manufacturing facilities.

The electric pickup is designed to handle what a construction company could throw at it and is engineered to outperform all electric pickup trucks on the market in both continuous towing, HP and range. The vehicle will be outfitted with a 15-kilowatt power outlet for tools, lights and compressors, which is enough power to assist a construction site for approximately 12 hours without a generator.

The company claims the hybrid powertrain model will feature a maximum range of approximately 600 miles, while the battery model will be limited to 300 miles. It also claims the pickup will be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in approximately 2.9 seconds. Those capabilities, if Nikola can deliver on them, would make the Badger mostly comparable to Tesla's Cybertruck.

The Badger was designed to handle 0-100 mph launches with minimal loss of performance and to operate on grades up to 40% through advanced software blending of batteries and fuel-cell. With a fully loaded trailer and combined vehicle weight of 18,000 lbs., the Badger will be able to launch from a standstill on a 30% grade without motor stall.

"Nikola has billions worth of technology in our semi-truck program, so why not build it into a pickup truck?" said Trevor Milton, CEO, Nikola Corporation. "I have been working on this pickup program for years and believe the market is now ready for something that can handle a full day's worth of work without running out of energy. This electric truck can be used for work, weekend getaways, towing, off-roading or to hit the ski slopes without performance loss. No other electric pickup can operate in these temperatures and conditions."

The Nikola Badger will make its first appearance at Nikola World 2020 in Phoenix (September).

The Badger will enter a field that is quickly becoming crowded. Beyond obvious competitors like the Cybertruck, there are vehicles like the upcoming Hummer, Rivian R1T and the electric Ford F-150.

Nikola Badger Specifications:

• 600 miles on blended FCEV / BEV
• 300 miles on BEV alone
• Operates on blended FCEV / BEV or BEV only by touch of a button
• 906 HP peak
• 455 HP continuous
• 980 ft. lbs. of torque
• 160 kWh, flooded module - lithium-ion battery
• 120 kW fuel cell
• Advanced Supercapacitor Launch Assist that blends with lithium ion and fuel-cell
• -20F operating environments without major performance or SOC losses
• Towing capacity of over 8,000 pounds
• Operating targets without motor stalls up to 50% grade
• 15 kW power export outlet
• Compatible with industry standard charging for BEV mode
• Five seats
• Truck dimensions: 5900 mm long x 1850 mm tall x 2160 mm wide a 1560 mm bed width