The company aims to begin shipping pre-production units to fleets next year for further trials.
Nikola Motor Company has released a video showing its hydrogen-powered Nikola One semi truck testing on public roads.
Tesla’s all-electric Semi recently stole the show, but Nikola has been working on zero-emissions Class 8 truck for several years.
With an enormous 320-kilowatt-hour battery and hydrogen fuel-cell range extender, the Nikola One is expected to be capable of cruising for 500-1,000 miles before recharging and refueling. Unlike Tesla’s pure battery-powered semi, Nikola is targeting long-haul routes and places two beds in a traditional sleeper cab.
Both Tesla and Nikola claim zero-emissions semis will be drastically cheaper to operate than diesel trucks, with cheaper per-mile costs and lower total cost of ownership.
With help from Bosch, Nikola says it plans to begin shipping pre-production units to fleet partners next year for further trials.
Wow, 500-1,000 miles range! Can’t wait to see these on the road. 🚚
Isn’t it ironic that Nikola and Tesla are in a race? 🤔
So, how long does it take to recharge and refuel this beast?
Another step towards a greener planet! 🌍💚
Are the hydrogen stations ready for this rollout?
Great job, Nikola! Keep pushing the envelope. 🚀
What are the safety measures for hydrogen fuel cells?