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This All-Electric Truck Will Do 0-60 in 5 Seconds And Tow 35,000 Pounds

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Atlis XT electric pickup truck concept

Atlis XT electric pickup truck concept

Who would have thought pickup trucks would be the latest battleground for startup electric vehicle automakers? First, Tesla promised a truck. Then Rivian revealed its all-electric truck. Now Atlis Motor Vehicle (AMV) has debuted its latest concept, the one you see above, the XT.

Boasting dimensions somewhere between an F-150 and F-250, the XT is fitted with a 6.5-foot bed and four doors that lead to a very well appointed cabin.

Atlis XT electric pickup truck concept

Atlis XT electric pickup truck concept

Atlis says the truck, when it goes into production in 2020, will come in three range offerings: 300-, 400-, and 500-miles of range. The base truck will have a towing capacity of 5,000 to 20,000 pounds. The dually version, which will come later, will be able to pull an impressive 35,000 pounds with a gooseneck.

In terms of power, AMV claims the unloaded XT can sprint to 60 mph from a standstill in 5 seconds. Perhaps more impressive, a fully loaded-down XT can do 0-60 mph in 18 seconds in 18 seconds while maintaining 65 mph up a 6% grade.

Atlis XT electric pickup truck concept

Atlis XT electric pickup truck concept

Atlis also claims the truck can be recharged in 15 minutes. If true, that would be a tremendous feat and make it a pretty realistic daily driver. We’ll have to wait and see, though. It’s hard to imagine a small upstart like Atlis has better charging chops than a General Motors or a Tesla.

Regardless, we’re excited to see the limits of truck capability and power being tested—even if it’s in EV form.

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Tim Esterdahl

Automotive Journalist Tim Esterdahl has been a lover of trucks and SUVs for years. He has covered the industry since 2011 and has pieces in many national magazines and newspapers. In his spare time, he is often found tinkering on his '62 C10 pickup, playing golf, going hunting and hanging out with his wife and kids in Nebraska.

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