BETTER PARTSElectric SUV in a simple Retro-style
Hobarth (New York State/USA), 29. July 2017
As a brand of champagne you know Bollinger for a Long time but since 2014 there is also a car company of this Name. Now the Americans make their first model: an electrically powered SUV in the simple Retro Look.
As long as a Mini three-door
Clear, simple shapes and right angles define the Design of the B1, and a paint finish in an unremarkable grey-brown. At first glance, the B1 is reminiscent of the Land Rover Defender. But he is only 3,81 meters long, so about as big as a Mini three-door. The width, however, is proud to 1.94 meters, the height of 1.87 meters. Also impressive is the terrain properties (slope angle of 33 degrees, departure angle of 56 degrees in the front and 53 degrees in the back). The ground clearance is by the hydro-pneumatic suspension, between 25 and 50 inches adjustable. For driving an electric motor on each axle, whereby a four-wheel drive. The maximum torque of 640 Newton meters is off-road get friends also convenient.
From 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds
Also on the road of the B1 is to achieve the Extraordinary: The 367 HP enable a Standard sprint in around 4.5 seconds, top speed is 204 km/h. At the range, Bollinger can't compete with Tesla: Depending on the battery package (60 or 100 kilowatt-hours) is located at 190 kilometres or 320 miles. Is charged on a normal 110 - or 220-Volt outlet, or via the CHAdeMO fast charging Protocol.
For rugged Outdoor types
As a user, Bollinger has the "rugged Outdoor types" in mind. Four of them can take on the black leather seats of the B1 space. Conveniently, the Dirt in the interior is easy with the hose Squirting out even the instruments to keep the. They consist of four simple watches with a chrome edge and a black-and-white look. Very unusual for an electric car (and probably superfluous) is the tachometer, the average number of trips of the two E-motors, shows. There is a Spartan looking, but leather-covered steering Wheel. In the middle of the dash, no touch screen, but a modest Radio is housed with a small digital display.
By loading from the front to the back
For an electric car, the B1 is nearly 1.8 tons of weight, the payload is incredible 2.8 tons. Also unusually, the charging options are. The two rear seats can be on the exterior walls fold up. By Flaps in the dashboard, as well as at the Front and by the tailgate in a Pick-up style can be.the long boards from the very front to the very rear (and beyond) loading
Market start at the earliest in 2019
Currently the car is in the condition of a functional prototype. Made it to the cuckoo principle, from other US vehicle manufacturers. If the talks are completed with these to begin deliveries after 19 months before the middle of 2019, nothing will. Price and production numbers will be in 2017. Those who want to can leave now on the Bollinger Website to register. From the beginning of 2018 you can order the B1 then against the $ 1,000 Deposit.(sl)