The Bollinger electric SUV to be released in 2021

[bob10]

It bears a resemblance to the old Defender. Sort of.

Bollinger electric ute and SUV revealed (https://www.msn.com/en-au/motoring/news/bollinger-electric-ute-and-suv-revealed/ar-AAI1G6d?ocid=spartandhp)

[NavyDiver]

Neck snapping almost "Acceleration from 0-100km/h is under 4.8s for both the B1 and B2...." and who would have thought B1 and B2 could move that fast[biggrin]
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[JDNSW]

From the bit I have seen of it - it has its pluses, but three issues -

1. Apparently relies on being over the weight limit for light vehicles to avoid having to meet car design rules - which means a MR licence here.

2. Does it meet ADRs?

3. There would seem to be little likelihood of it being below A$150k

[Arapiles]

From the bit I have seen of it - it has its pluses, but three issues -

1. Apparently relies on being over the weight limit for light vehicles to avoid having to meet car design rules - which means a MR licence here.

2. Does it meet ADRs?

3. There would seem to be little likelihood of it being below A$150k

No way it will meet ADRs.

[goingbush]

I have my name down for one. word I got is they are not going to be mass produced, will be allowed into Australia under Low Volume production specialty commercial vehicles , similar to ICV . They dont have to comply with many ADR's , the main ones they do have to comply with are Lighting , seatbelts , Braking & Emissions.

this is the proto, power / battery / range etc are all improved in the latest specs


https://youtu.be/ZhF0y2wiyQU

[JDNSW]

That's what I concluded! Although I am not familiar with the rules for MR vehicles - comments made in these columns about the Iveco, with similar weight, suggest they are nowhere near as restrictive.

Perhaps worth pointing out that as far as I can see, it only exists to date on paper, and there may well be substantial changes before it reached production - it it ever does.

[PhilipA]

Apparently they use Rivian running gear so are effectively a rebodied Rivian.
I saw some discussion recently that they are less efficient than a Rivian,whatever that means.

regards PhilipA

[goingbush]

Apparently they use Rivian running gear so are effectively a rebodied Rivian.
I saw some discussion recently that they are less efficient than a Rivian,whatever that means.

regards PhilipA

They definitely do not use Rivian running gear, in no way resemble Rivian skateboard apart from they have 2 motors, similarity ends there . Yes obviously they are less efficient than Rivian as they have the aerodynamics of a brick.

The Bollinger have a 2 speed transmission (Hi & low range) on each motor ( Rivian has only High range) and Bollinger is running 37's on portal axles with diff locks giving its huge ground clearance & off road ability, Rivian has electronic traction control only. Bollinger also has inboard Discs front & rear , like the old IRS Jag rear end.

If for some reason Bollinger don't get imported to Aust I'll be itching to do a personal import & convert to RHD .

[JDNSW]

....... Bollinger also has inboard Discs front & rear , like the old IRS Jag rear end.
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Or like Citroen used at the front on the DS and SM from 1955-75 and the 2CV 1948 - 90 (2CV was drums).

[Red90]

From the bit I have seen of it - it has its pluses, but three issues -

1. Apparently relies on being over the weight limit for light vehicles to avoid having to meet car design rules - which means a MR licence here.

2. Does it meet ADRs?

3. There would seem to be little likelihood of it being below A$150k

You won’t get it in Australia.