Alpha Motor Wolf

[huskylord]

Probably a slim at best chance for seeing the light of day, but the Alpha Motors Wolf looks pretty cool
https://electrek.co/2021/03/12/secretive-new-ev-startup-unveils-alpha-wolf-electric-pickup-truck/

I'd still go for a Rivian, but this would be real fun......if ever made.

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[LoneStar]

Personally, the Canoo truck got my attention. If they can make it to production with 90% of what's claimed and cost no more than $50k at the top-end, then it may just define a new segment.

 

[MReda]

The Wolf looks great, but they've aimed it a bit down market. Nothing wrong with that, just not the vehicle for me. If they end up with a higher spec trim, that would be a lot of fun for tooling around in the mountains.

 

[Gshenderson]

This looks like a 1980s Toyota to me. Std cab would be a very limited market, and there’s just not that much that’s interesting about it other than the cheap price.

 

[skyote]

The Wolf looks great, but they've aimed it a bit down market. Nothing wrong with that, just not the vehicle for me. If they end up with a higher spec trim, that would be a lot of fun for tooling around in the mountains.

I'd like something like this even more barebones, just to use as a utility/work/farm or hunting vehicle. Need 150 miles of range & HVAC.

I'm also curious to see what Volcon & Polaris (using Zero motors & tech) bring to the UTV market. I love UTVs, & use a gas Polaris Ranger almost daily for work around the house/property, but would love to have an electric option & HVAC.

 

[MReda]

I'd like something like this even more barebones, just to use as a utility/work/farm or hunting vehicle. Need 150 miles of range & HVAC.

I'm also curious to see what Volcon & Polaris (using Zero motors & tech) bring to the UTV market. I love UTVs, & use a gas Polaris Ranger almost daily for work around the house/property, but would love to have an electric option & HVAC.

You did catch the 0-60 time, right?

I'm also waiting to see what comes of the Polaris EV Ranger...

 

[Gshenderson]

I'm also curious to see what Volcon & Polaris (using Zero motors & tech) bring to the UTV market. I love UTVs, & use a gas Polaris Ranger almost daily for work around the house/property, but would love to have an electric option & HVAC.

Nikola is/was bringing some thing this to market. Not cheap though - I think it was around $50k

 

[davrow_R1T]

I'd like something like this even more barebones, just to use as a utility/work/farm or hunting vehicle. Need 150 miles of range & HVAC.

I'm also curious to see what Volcon & Polaris (using Zero motors & tech) bring to the UTV market. I love UTVs, & use a gas Polaris Ranger almost daily for work around the house/property, but would love to have an electric option & HVAC.

Have you considered the Pickman XR? I'll be getting one for around the ranch. LSV, not a roadworthy truck. But has HVAC, unlike Polaris (or the Rhino I had).

Due in April/May, not yet orderable - reservation only.

 

[RobBot]

I'd 100% buy the Wolf if I was coming to market anytime in the next couple years. It's a little smaller than I'd like, but the price they're advertising for an electric pickup is hard to beat.

 

[skyote]

Have you considered the Pickman XR? I'll be getting one for around the ranch. LSV, not a roadworthy truck. But has HVAC, unlike Polaris (or the Rhino I had).

Due in April/May, not yet orderable - reservation only.

I actually have a reservation, but not sold on it. It's a much cheaper Alibaba truck that they're importing, adding a second motor for 4x4 & retrofitting with LiFe batteries, then marking way up.

I'm just a little concerned with reliability of their first gen of mods, and overall viability. Plus, I know how big of a difference a UTV suspension makes, so I'm leaning more in that direction.

 

[skyote]

Nikola is/was bringing some thing this to market. Not cheap though - I think it was around $50k

I have zero faith in Nikola & that's too pricey. Check out Volcon though, I think they might be a contender & I'm less than 30 mins from where they're building their HQ.

Also, they're supposedly using motors from Linear Labs, which is some pretty cool motor tech to take a look at (if you're a nerd like me).

 

[Reed]

Alpha has now come out with an extended cab version of the Wolf. Pretty slick.

Now all they have to do is actually build it.

 

[DucRider]

Alpha is apparently has a total of 2 employees/principals. The chances of any of their products reaching production are somewhere in very close proximity to 0%.
Their "products" will most likely be limited to CGI renderings and videos. Not even a whiff of the capability to produce anything more.

 

[Rivian-WI]

They are showing a really nice bed extender that the R1T could really use.
Hopefully Rivian or some OEM makes something like that for the R1T.

 

[Trandall]

The Pickman XR is hilarious. It looks like an oversized power wheels and claims to have a 2000# payload and 6000# tow capacity. I agree with Skyote it appears to be a one off from Alibaba. For the right price and use case it might be a blast and do everything you need.

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