April 10, 2017 -- As you may have seen in the press, Nikola Motor Company recently signed deals with Ryder System (Ryder) and Thompson Caterpillar (Thompson) to provide nationwide coverage of sales, service and warranty for our Nikola trucks. Ryder is in all 50 states, as well as throughout Canada and Mexico. Thompson is in areas of Mississippi and Tennessee. The resulting benefit to our customers is over 800 locations for sales, service and warranty coverage throughout all North America.View Full Press Release.
| DIESEL | ELECTRIC | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 500HP | 1,000HP |
| Torque | 1,650 ft-lbs | 2,000 ft-lbs |
| Range | 500-750 miles | 800 - 1,200 miles |
| Top Speed Up Hills (6%) | 20 - 40 MPH | 65 MPH |
| On Descent | Exhaust & Friction Brakes | Recharging & Saving Brakes |
| Acceleration 0-60 MPH Under Load | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| MPG | 7.5 MPG | 13 - 15 MPG |
| Weight | 19,000 - 23,000 lbs | 18,000 - 21,000 lbs |
The custom electric motors of the Nikola Two™ operate at 95% efficiency, so when it comes to hills they are quicker going up and saving money going down. While other trucks are losing energy and riding their brakes, Nikola Two™ is capturing energy and saving its brakes, minimizing noise and cost.
Instant torque combined with all wheel drive give Nikola Two™ the ability to accelerate nearly 2x faster than a stock diesel tractor.
With nearly 2,000 lbs of weight savings on the chassis, owners can throw more goods on each load. Every pound after max load may be worth as much as $.50. By saving up to 2,000 lbs, owners could earn approximately $1,000 in extra revenue from every load, every day. Owners that run at full load could see up to $30,000 or more each month in revenue straight to the bottom line.
| DIESEL | ELECTRIC | |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial Surround Vision | No | Yes |
| Stopping Distance Under Full Load | 280 ft | Around 250 ft |
| Visibility | Limited | Panoramic |
| Center of Gravity | High Above Frame Rail | At or Below Frame Rail |
| Torque Vectoring | No | Yes |
| 6X4 Four-Wheel Drive | No | Yes |
Several high definition cameras throughout the vehicle combine with radar, sonar and computing software and hardware to provide 360° views. Utilizing this technology while backing and driving optimizes visibility and safety.
With 6X4 regenerative braking and air disk brakes, our electric semi truck can stop faster than any other semi truck on the market. Nikola One™ begins braking within 10 milliseconds; hundreds of times faster than advanced air-only disc brakes. Negative torque applied by the same electric motors brings braking to a whole new level.
Without a heavy, noisy, cumbersome diesel engine in the front of the vehicle, Nikola™ was able to move the driver forward, add a panoramic windshield, and give the driver better visibility from more angles. This means safer driving, better visibility and less accidents.
Nikola™ has lowered the center of gravity by removing the diesel engine, transmission, emissions equipment and installing batteries, electric motors and a fuel cell below the frame rail. This keeps the center of gravity lower than any other semi truck on the market. Lower center of gravity means more control and safer driving.
Torque vectoring is one of the most advanced features for heavy duty trucking. It allows control of each wheel independently through drive-by-wire. By communicating with the motors up to 30 times a second, the speed of each wheel can be adjusted while cornering, maneuvering, accelerating and braking - making it safer for drivers.
Front Radiator Assembly
Massive electric fans attached to state-of-the-art radiators. These fans can scale through software to the correct RPM needed to keep the truck, batteries, cab, fuel cell, motors and gearboxes nice and cold under any circumstance. No more power take off units (PTO's), as seen in traditional diesel tractors. These electric motors are 95% efficient - a first for the trucking industry.
Nikola™ Motor Gearbox / Steering Front End
A 14,000 lb front end, custom made to incorporate two electric motors and two gearboxes allowing for torque vectoring and best in class performance while providing a smooth ride for the driver.
Power Electronics
The truck needs a sophisticated power-electronics box to manage the energy the fuel cell produces. This custom built device took nearly a year to develop. It takes 200 kW of energy, cleans it up, then dumps it in the batteries at a constant 800V DC - keeping the batteries topped off when needed.
Nikola™ Battery Storage System
There are over 32,000 individual lithium-ion cells welded together on the Nikola Two™, resulting in a 320 kilowatt hour (kWh) battery pack. That is 3x the pack size of a Tesla Model S P90D.
Chiller and Air Tanks
The 800 volt chiller provides cold water to cool the batteries and, like many parts on the truck, was custom built. The air tanks keep the backup air disc brakes DOT compliant and offer redundancy - another first in the transportation industry.
Fuel Cell
The fuel cell outputs nearly 300 kilowatts (kW) of clean energy straight to the batteries, keeping them charged. This proprietary fuel cell has the ability to turn on and off within seconds. The fuel cell runs on zero emission hydrogen.
Hydrogen Fuel System
The battery bank is charged by a fuel cell, which needs fuel. There is enough hydrogen on board to power this truck up to 1,200 miles without stopping to fill up.
Rear Motor Gearbox Housing and Independent Suspension
This patent-pending, custom built housing can support up to 46,000 lbs. and holds both electric motors and gearboxes. It also helps support the first ever Short Long Arm (SLA) suspension in the linehaul industry - creating a super smooth ride.
5th Wheel
The innovative HOLLAND FWAL aluminum fifth wheel is the lightest weight standard duty fifth wheel in the industry. Lighter than competitive fifth wheels, the FWAL is designed for standard-duty applications and forged from the same alloy as Alcoa's aluminum truck wheels. The LowLube technology reduces customer maintenance time and costs, while keeping our environment cleaner.
The 21 inch touchscreen display also houses the Nikola Shipments™ software. With this advanced freight software, a driver can simply input their departure and arrival locations and times and they will be provided with all available shipments, Nikola Hydrogen Stations and Nikola Service Centers located along their route. The driver can then filter the available shipments by value and added time, and then add them to their route, all from the 21" touchscreen display.
Media
AM/FM/HD radio, online radio, on-demand Internet radio, Bluetooth®, and USB audio devices.
Navigation / GPS / Map / Route optimization
Smart navigation via GPS and communication (anticipating grades, speed limit changes, congestion, etc.); real time traffic information; route optimization; congestion avoidance.
Camera
Several high definition cameras around the vehicle provide backing and 360° views while driving, optimizing visibility and safety.
Phone
Bluetooth-enabled, voice controlled handsfree phone system.
Calendar
Calendar synchronization for daily schedule and tap navigation interface.
Compliance / Safety
Integrated electronic logging, driver performance monitoring and reporting; distance minimization; vehicle management; road speed limiting; driver management; HOS monitoring; smart gearing; acceleration control; idle management.
Software
Nikola Two™ drivers can customize the display configuration and software can be updated and upgraded via over-the-air software updates adding new features.
Energy
Real time energy consumption and range estimation.
Nikola™ Motor Services Portal gives service representatives up to the minute delivery times and customer systems data, allowing for fast and efficient repairs, keeping teams on the road.
View purchase orders, invoices, payment records, service manuals, training videos and more, all online. With 4G uplink, Nikola™ can update trucks over the air and always have them ready to drive.
Fleet owners can go online at anytime and view trips, track miles, see energy consumption and view driver histories. Track vehicles by simply signing in and track it just like a lost phone. With GPS tracking, trucks have never been more trackable.
We get asked about the cost of ownership more than anything else. For this reason, we created the Nikola™ Complete Leasing Program. This will allow owner-operators and fleets to get into a new Nikola One™ or Nikola Two™ and know their total cost of ownership every single month, regardless of fluctuating fuel costs and miles driven. On approved credit, the Nikola™ Complete Leasing Program will offer hydrogen fuel, warranty and scheduled maintenance. Owners will be able to trade-in for a new Nikola One™ every 84 months. Whether you drive 8,000 miles per month solo or 16,000 miles per month as a team, your fuel cost is covered by Nikola™*. Tax, title and license not included. More information will be updated to reservation holders and our website regarding details of the lease program.
Already reserved a Nikola truck? Don't worry, you will have the choice to choose between buying or leasing later when we finalize the design and order with you.
*Lease price may vary based on miles of fuel included with lease
*Based on diesel cost of $2.50 per gallon, diesel MPG of 6, and free* hydrogen fuel from Nikola™ as part of the Nikola™ Complete Leasing Program. Lease payments may vary.
| DIESEL | ELECTRIC | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Horsepower | 500HP | 1,000HP |
| Torque | 1,650 ft-lbs | 2,000 ft-lbs |
| Range | 500 -750 miles | 1,200 miles |
| Top Speed Up Hills (6%) | 20 - 40 MPH | 65 MPH |
| On Descent | Exhaust & Friction Brakes | Recharging & Saving Brakes |
| Acceleration 0-60 MPH Under Load | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| MPG | 7.5 MPG | 13 - 15 MPG |
| Weight | 19,000 - 23,000 lbs | 18,000 - 21,000 lbs |
| SAFETY | ||
| Stopping Distance | 280 ft | Around 250 ft |
| Visibility | Limited | Panoramic |
| Interior Cab | Standard | 30% More sq ft |
| Center of Gravity | High Above Frame Rail | At or Below Frame Rail |
| Torque Vectoring | No | Yes |
| 6X4 Four-Wheel Drive | No | Yes |
| COST | ||
| Extra Value per Load | $0.00 | $1,000 ($0.50 per lb) |
| CPM in Fuel | $0.60 - $0.85 | $0.20 - $0.30 |
| Longevity | 500,000 Miles | 1 Million Miles+ |
| Lease Payment | $2,200 | $5,000 |
| Fuel per Month | $10,000 | $0.00 |
| Maintenance per Month | $0.12 per mile | $0.06 per mile |
| MOTOR & DRIVETRAIN | |
| Motor Type | 800V AC Motors |
| Battery Capacity | 320kWh Lithium Ion |
| Transmission | Two speed Automated with Direct Drive and Low-Noise Gears |
| Drive System Type | 6X4 Four-Wheel Drive |
| Active Descent Control | Comes Standard |
| Cooling | Biodegradeable Non-Electrically Conductive Liquid Coolant |
| FRAMES, AXLES & SUSPENSIONS | |
| Frame | Steel & Aluminum |
| 5th Wheels | Alcoa Aluminum |
| Front Axles | Nikola™ 12-14.6K lbs. |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Axles | Nikola™ – Tandem – 40-46K lbs. |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Hubs | Alcoa Super Singles |
| BRAKES | |
| Front Brakes | Meritor EX225 Air Disc with Regenerative Electric Motor Braking |
| Rear Brakes | Meritor EX225 Air Disc with Regenerative Electric Motor Braking |
| Parking Brake | Air Parking Brake |
| HOOD, BUMPER, TIRES, WHEELS & FUEL TANKS | |
| Hood | Carbon Fiber |
| Bumper | Aerodynamic Body Color Matched Aluminum |
| Front Tires | 295 75 R22.5 |
| Rear Tires | 445 50 R 22.5 |
| Wheels | Cast Aluminum Alcoa |
| Fuel Tanks | Compressed Hydrogen |
| CAB | |
| Cab | Carbon Fiber |
| Seats | GRA-Mag |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Ground Clearance | TBD |
| Overall Vehicle Size (L x W x H) | TBD |
| Payload Capacity | 65,000 Lbs |
| Person Capacity | Team Driver |
| OTHER | |
| Air Dryers | Meritor Wabco |
| Air Tanks | Aluminum |
| Wheelbase | TBD |
| Estimated Dry Weight | 18,000 - 21,000 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel | HOLLAND FWAL aluminum fifth wheel |
| FEATURES | |
| Display Monitors | 21" Infotainment (1) 10" Instrument Cluster |
| Color / Graphics | White, Red, Blue |
| Electronic Power Steering | 800V electric driven hydraulic power steering |
| Lighting | White LED, High/Low & Red LED Tail/Brake Lights |
| Instrumentation | Digital Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tripmeter, Tachometer, Coolant Temperature, Volt Meter, Hour Meter, Service Indicator, Clock, Distance to Empty, Fuel Gauge, Hi-Temp Light, Seatbelt Reminder Light, 2 DC Outlets |
