- Alpha has modified the truck’s skateboard chassis to accept a large battery pack.
- The EV should be able to travel up to 350 miles on a charge.
- The U.S. firm could eventually build and sell six or seven models.
The ongoing drama around Fisker and Apple’s recent decision to axe its car project proves how staggeringly difficult it is to successfully launch and produce a compelling electric vehicle from scratch. One U.S. startup that hopes to succeed where others haven’t is Alpha Motor Corporation, and these renderings may (or may not) show what could be its next model.
For those unaware, Alpha has been in existence for approximately four years, during which it has unveiled a series of visually striking EV concepts—mostly through renders, that it aims to bring to market. These concepts encompass the Alpha Ace Coupe, the rugged Jax coupe for off-road enthusiasts, the Wolf pickup truck, and both the Saga sedan and Saga estate. Its most recent addition is an entry-level variant of the Wolf.
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As with so many other Alpha Motor projects, this pickup only currently exists in the virtual world. However, Alpha says it has widened the Wolf’s skateboard chassis since the truck was first unveiled, allowing it to fit a larger battery pack. Little is known about this pack but it should provide the EV with 350 miles (563 km) of range.
The base Wolf also features a simplified interior showcasing a single infotainment screen alongside traditional gauges. Alpha also claims it has improved the Wolf’s steel construction and that this base model will rise on new wheels with 31-inch tires.
The rendered model showcased in this video gives off serious retro vibes, especially with its white wall tires, evoking memories of Japanese pickup trucks from the late 1970s and early 1980s, such as the 1980 Toyota Hilux.
Interestingly, Alpha isn’t adopting Tesla’s NACS charging port like almost all other carmakers building EVs for North America are. Instead, it has the CCS port and will support DC fast charging. Alpha says the battery can charge to 80% in 30-60 minutes, a figure that likely varies depending on the battery size.
As compelling as the Wolf looks in both entry-level and its off-road-focused guise, it’s too early to say whether the Wolf or any other Alpha product will reach production. Building a single EV model requires an extraordinary amount of money, let alone building the six of seven models that Alpha hopes to. If this base Wolf is ever built, it could start at $36,000.
