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Edison Pickup Chassis

We're bringing the same technology from our semi trucks to the heavy-duty pickup market.

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The Chassis

Revive Your Old Iron

We're developing a chassis that brings our diesel-electric powertrain to heavy-duty pickup trucks. Keep the classic look you love, but get the performance and efficiency of the future.

Subject to final regulatory and product decisions, we are working toward offering the conversion as a complete Edison rolling chassis: a skateboard platform with the diesel-electric powertrain integrated.

  • The same technology from our semi trucks, brought to the heavy-duty pickup market
  • A high torque electric powertrain with range & reliability of a diesel engine
  • Restore the classic truck you love, or find something new to you

Currently in Development

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Target Specs

Battery

65.2 KWh (652.8V, 100Ah)

System Voltage

650V

Engine

Perkins 3.6L

Dimensions

1750 × 730 × 400mm, 2-layer

Discharge Temp

-20°C

Charge Temp

5°C

Continuous Discharge

4C (400A)

Pulse Discharge

6.5C (650A / 30s)

Continuous Charge

2.5C (250A)

Pulse Charge

4C (400A)

Peak Power

320 kW (430 HP)

Continuous Power

120 kW (160 HP)

Peak Torque

20,800 Nm

Charging

CCS1 DC Fast Charge

Motor Cooling

Twin Oil Cooled Axles

Axle Load

12,000 Kg

Configurations

4x4 Electric Drive

In the Works

Design & Development

Edison skateboard platform rolling chassis, front quarter view

Skateboard Platform

Rolling Chassis

Edison skateboard platform with batteries and electric drive, rear quarter view

Skateboard Platform

Batteries & Drive Layout

Rear view of the Edison skateboard platform rolling chassis

Skateboard Platform

Rear Axle & Hitch

Edison pickup conversion show truck, front view at an event

Show Truck

On Display

Edison pickup conversion show truck rolling into an event

Show Truck

Rolling In

Rear quarter of the Edison pickup conversion show truck with chassis display

Show Truck

Chassis Display

Under the hood of the Edison pickup conversion show truck

Show Truck

Under the Hood

Heavy-duty pickup on the dyno during conversion testing

Testing

On the Dyno

Design Renders

New Battery Class V
Alpha Class 5 Rolling Chassis
Class V Front Left Quarter
Class V Front Right Quarter
Class V Rear Left Quarter
Class V Rear Right Quarter
Pickup Truck Axles
SDHy Design View 1
SDHy Design View 2

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Straight Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Product goal?

Bring the diesel-electric technology from our semi trucks to the heavy-duty pickup market: no range anxiety. Conversions will be installed & serviced by Edison dealers throughout North America.

Will it be a retrofit of my existing truck?

Subject to final regulatory and product decisions, we are working toward offering the conversion as a complete Edison rolling chassis with the diesel-electric powertrain integrated. Development is still under way, so we won't state anything for certain before those decisions are final.

What is the production timeline?

The Pickup Chassis (Class 5) requires Transport Canada certification and Environment Canada approval to use our selected Perkins 3.6L engine. Timeframe to market is unknown. We are currently building prototypes internally to reach commercialization.

What is the estimated cost of a chassis?

Depending on options, the chassis will ideally retail for a third to half the cost of a new pickup. Fuel savings of 30% anticipated, helping drive economics.

What do I get for reserving a chassis?

You help fund the development of a pickup chassis from Edison Motors. You reserve a place in line to purchase a chassis when they become available (transferable but not refundable). You get project specific merch (the project name will be voted). The amount for the reservation is deducted from final purchase price.

Is the chassis only for sale in Canada?

The chassis will be exclusively distributed in Canada & The United States. We anticipate growing our dealership network internationally, driven purely from demand.