BrightDrop EV600
| BrightDrop EV600 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BrightDrop (General Motors) |
| Production | 2021 (to commence) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Medium duty truck |
| Body style | Delivery van |
| Platform | GM Ultium architecture |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric range | 250 mi |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 288 in (7,315 mm) |
| Width | 85 in (2,159 mm) |
| Height | 107 in (2,718 mm) |
The BrightDrop EV600 is a battery electric delivery van produced by General Motors for its electric commercial vehicle marque BrightDrop.[1] It was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show on 12 January 2021.
Overview[]
The BrightDrop EV600 was unveiled as the marque's first vehicle at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on 12 January 2021 along with the EP1 pallet. FedEx received the first 5 vans of a 500 van fleet in December 2021. With a range of 250 miles, the vans require only a single charge for a full day of deliveries. Because the van does not need a drive train axle, engineers were able to lower the step-in height by two inches, improving ergonomics in order to reduce the physical strain on delivery drivers.[2]
Consumer sales are planned starting in 2022.[3]
Specifications[]
The EV600 offers a maximum driving range of 250 miles.[4] It is based on the Ultium architecture announced by GM in 2020.[5] The EV600 has a claimed 600 cubic feet of cargo area, and a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of under 10,000 pounds.
References[]
- ^ "GM Launches 'BrightDrop' Brand For Electric Commercial Vehicles". Forbes. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ Peters, Adele (2021-12-17). "FedEx's new delivery vans are all-electric, and redesigned with the driver in mind". Fast Company. Retrieved 2021-12-19.
- ^ "GM creating new EV business to speed delivery, logistics — BrightDrop". Detroit News. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ "GM introduces BrightDrop, a logistics-focused electric side hustle at CES 2021". Cnet. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ "GM's New All-Electric Delivery Van Gets 250 Miles of Range". Road & Track. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- Electric trucks
- Cars introduced in 2021