Nikola Motors to Offer Fully Electric UTV Starting in 2018

Nikola Motors has been developing a fully electric UTV all-terrain vehicle and recently, news has come down that it will be available starting in early 2018. Given the times we live in, it should come as no surprise that an all-electric UTV has been in the works, but there is some surprise when you look at the Zero’s specifications. The Zero offers a whopping 555 horsepower with 490 lb-ft of torque that offers a 0-60 mph time of just 3.9 seconds. It is offered with 75kWh, 100 kWh or 125 kWh batteries, which produce an all-electric range between 100-200 miles (appox. 160-321 km) depending on the battery size chosen. The onboard accessories in the Zero draw power from the rooftop solar panel and are IP67 waterproof rated and can allegedly be completely submerged in mud or water and drive out, no problem. The starting MSRP of the Zero begins at $35,000 with reservations being taken now on the company’s website for $750.