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Bollinger Motors first unveiled its B1 prototype in 2017. A little over two years (and one relocation to the Detroit area) later, the company has finally revealed the production vehicle versions of its all-electric B1 and B2. Here’s what you need to know about the new Bollinger Motors EVs.
The Bollingers look like vintage off-roaders. The B1 and B2 are boxy and beautiful. They draw their style inspiration from classics like the Land Rover Defender and the Ford Bronco; as such, they will look more like those trucks than the new versions. Two notable features include a glass roof and a third windshield wiper (FJ Cruiser style).
The B1 and B2 will be performance beasts. Their dual-motor system puts out 614 horsepower and 668 pound-feet of (instant-on) torque. The trucks will accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds. They will have nearly-even 45/55 weight distribution, and better approach (52 degrees), break over (30 degrees), and departure (43 degrees) angles than a Jeep Wrangler.
They will be niche vehicles. Bollinger is not aiming for the family SUV/truck market. There are no airbags; Class 3 trucks such as these don’t require them. The trucks do not have a fifth seat, much less a third row. Think of the B1 and B2 as electric options for the buyer who would blow six figures on a restored and modified Bronco.
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They can do truck stuff. The B1 and B2 will have a massive payload capacity of 5,201 pounds, which is more than an F-250 Super Duty. A towing capacity of 7,500 lbs would place the trucks toward the high end of the midsize truck segment. Range while towing or hauling massive loads is an open question.
