Fisker would possibly construct an electrical pickup truck to tackle Rivian, Tesla
The revived EV model Fisker hasn’t even launched the sedan and SUV it has been teasing for a few years, however that hasn’t stopped founder and CEO Henrik Fisker from speaking about, and teasing, the subsequent two fashions.
Fisker took to Twitter on Wednesday and tweeted a teaser picture that’s clearly a CGI render of one of many supposed two automobiles set to return after his electrical SUV.
ALL automotive segments must be electrified ! After our Fisker electrical SUV, now we have already selected our subsequent 2 EV’s on the identical platform! #fisker #EVs #ElectricVehicle #Automotive #sustainability #cool #FutureTech #Trending pic.twitter.com/0FRt0yolsR
— Henrik Fisker (@henrikfisker) August 7, 2019
The tweet stated the automaker’s subsequent two electrical automobiles (set to return after the SUV that hasn’t been proven but) have been determined, and each will trip on the identical platform.
The CGI render seems to be a pickup truck proven from the rear. The tailgate has Fisker stamped into it in massive capital letters and a horizontal character line runs the width of the tailgate. Whereas the tailgate (and presumably the physique) seem like silver, the highest of the cab is black. This design is not out of character for Fisker as one of many first teasers for the upcoming SUV confirmed a pink physique with a black roof, which gave the automobile a two-tone look.
Teaser for Fisker electrical SUV
Ought to Fisker’s third automobile (the primary being the EMotion sedan that also hasn’t launched and is behind the promised schedule, and the second being the SUV) be a pickup that shares its platform with the fourth automobile, that will make the fourth automobile a big SUV akin to the Rivian R1S.
If Fisker does dive into the electrical truck scene, it’s going to face stiff competitors. Tesla has an electrical truck within the works that may, in keeping with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, be unveiled this fall. Ford has not solely a hybrid variant of its F-150 within the works but additionally an electrical mannequin, which it lately teased with a prototype pulling a prepare. Basic Motors additionally has an electrical pickup truck in improvement. There’s additionally EV startup Rivian with the R1T and the aforementioned R1S.
Fisker’s EMotion electrical sedan was initially due in 2019 however the launch has been delayed because the automaker works to develop solid-state batteries. Fisker now plans to launch three “inexpensive” fashions beginning with the SUV, after which the EMotion as a flagship.
The Fisker SUV has been teased quite a few occasions and is ready to be unveiled in December forward of a deliberate launch in 2021.
Keep tuned for additional updates as this story develops.
Fisker EMotion
