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electric pickups, am I chasing a unicorn? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 day ago by anticonnor@lemmy.world to c/electricvehicles@slrpnk.net
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Question for this community: I currently have a 1998 toyota tacoma and, frankly, love the compact pickup form factor. I've been wanting to move to an electric truck for years, but am not seeing many options... am I being an idiot, hoping for a unicorn?

  • Slate looks attractive, but I'm hesitant about a first gen model from a brand new company. Maybe wait a year after release?
  • Telo also looks good, but same issue.
  • Ford Lightning is bigger than I'd prefer.
  • There are some smaller builds, like the Pickman, but not being able to get on the highway
  • I've also thought of paying for an electric conversion of my current truck, but that's looking like $40k just to convert an already older vehicle that's not in great shape.

My main needs are to have a full bed, 2 seats, top speed of ~55mph, and hopefully be less than $50k. I don't care for any other modern amenities, crank windows and dumb systems are perfect, and don't need much range. Am I hoping for too little for too little?

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[–] imeansurewhynot@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

A wide net is your best bet, 10 years ago sedan and VW conversions were 10 to 15,000 us, and there were probably less than 10 garages around the country offering EV conversion service. Now there are dozens, so except for the current trade route EV materials problems for the states right now, rates should be more competitive.

I am seeing many options for F-150 EV conversion kits too, in a casual search.

Completely anecdotal, but back then when I was looking it up to convert my SUV, the best quotes I got were from the drier, warmer States down in Arizona and New Mexico area.

Best of luck, I hope to hear a positive update!

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

the problem with F150 conversions is that stupid truck has the aero of a barn, and the road noise drone will drive you crazy.

[–] imeansurewhynot@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

Constant controlled explosions of a maintenance-heavy gasoline engine vs. low-maintenance AC hum is certainly a choice.