Overview
The 2023 Lordstown Endurance sounds extra like an English marathon than an electrical pickup truck, however—imagine it or not—it is the latter. The Endurance is a part of the onslaught of all-electric pickups which might be on the horizon, however Lordstown Motors has endured (no pun meant) monetary struggles and authorized bother. Whereas the corporate claimed its EV pickup could be the primary of its sort to hit the market, that is now not the case as rivals such because the Rivian R1T, the GMC Hummer EV, and the Ford F-150 Lightning have crushed it to the punch. So Lordstown has pivoted its enterprise technique and can goal fleet patrons for its EV truck as a substitute of promoting to the frequent man. The electrified pickup is alleged to have a variety of about 200 miles, produce 440 horsepower from its 4 electrical motors, tow as much as 8000 kilos, and price round $65,000.
What’s New for 2023?
As the primary car constructed by Lordstown, which is an American startup, the 2023 Endurance will be part of a rising variety of EV pickup vehicles when it makes it to manufacturing.
Pricing and Which One to Purchase
Lordstown has stated that it is concentrating on a beginning worth of round $65,000 for the forthcoming Endurance, nevertheless it hasn’t given an in depth listing of the truck’s accessible options and choices simply but.
EV Motor, Energy, and Efficiency
We’re informed the Endurance will make a mixed 440 horsepower from its futuristic hub-motor system. This four-wheel-drive setup options an electrical motor mounted instantly in every of the truck’s wheels, which reduces the variety of transferring components and—based on Lordstown—improves reliability and is cheaper to keep up. Acceleration is pretty brisk for a pickup truck and we estimate that the Endurance will hit 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. However that estimation places it in the back of the pack. For context, the F-150 Lightning is able to hitting the identical metric in simply 4.0 seconds. The Endurance rides on a suspension that features a stable rear axle that is supported by leaf springs, and it does not present as easy of a experience because the Honda Ridgeline’s unbiased rear suspension or the coil-over setup discovered on the Ram 1500.
Towing and Payload Capability
Lordstown has stated that the Endurance will have the ability to tow as much as 8000 kilos, nevertheless it hasn’t disclosed any particulars about its payload capability. That is a far cry from the five-figure tow scores which might be being touted by the Rivian R1T. It is truly nearer to mid-size, unibody pickups such because the Ridgeline.
Vary, Charging, and Battery Life
The Endurance comes with a 109.0-kWh battery pack that Lordstown says is nice for about 200 miles of driving per cost. Whereas that quantity sounds believable based mostly on the present driving vary of many EVs, it falls wanting the R1T’s most estimate of 314 miles.
Gas Financial system and Actual-World MPGe
The EPA hasn’t launched gasoline financial system estimates for the Endurance but, however we count on to see scores as excessive as 70 MPGe metropolis. After we get an opportunity, we’ll take the Endurance on our 75-mph freeway gasoline financial system route and replace this story with take a look at outcomes. For extra details about the Endurance’s gasoline financial system, go to the EPA’s web site.
Inside, Consolation, and Cargo
Inside, the Endurance has a design that does not reinvent the wheel. The dashboard has loads of straight traces in addition to vents integrated into the center part and a set of bodily switchgear for the HVAC system. On high of the sprint are a trio of digital shows for the gauge cluster, driver info, and the infotainment system. The Endurance has a four-door, crew-cab physique. That gives passenger house that is aggressive with different equally sized pickups. Total, the theme contained in the Endurance is simplicity which is on observe with its work-truck mission, however we expect some patrons would possibly miss a number of the luxurious and comfort options which might be supplied on different similarly-priced choices from Ford and GM.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The Endurance’s infotainment system is displayed on a 12.3-inch touchscreen on the dashboard whereas an easy-to-read digital gauge cluster is nestled behind the steering wheel. Neither Apple CarPlay nor Android Auto is included with the system—but—and to date there isn’t a in-dash navigation both.
Security and Driver-Help Options
If you happen to’re searching for superior driver-assistance tech, you are not more likely to discover it right here. The Endurance’s standing as a primary, stripped-down work truck means options reminiscent of adaptive cruise management and lane-keeping help aren’t excessive priorities. For extra details about the Endurance’s crash-test outcomes, go to the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security (IIHS) web sites. Key security options embrace:
- Commonplace entrance and rear parking sensors
Guarantee and Upkeep Protection
The Endurance provides a reasonably customary guarantee bundle that sees protection for all the things for 3 years or 36,000 miles with prolonged protection for the battery and electrical motors at eight years or 100,000 miles.
- Restricted guarantee covers three years or 36,000 miles
- Powertrain guarantee covers eight years or 100,000 miles
- No complimentary scheduled upkeep
Specs
Specs
2023 Lordstown Endurance
Car Sort: front- and rear-motor, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door pickup
PRICE
Base: $65,060
POWERTRAIN
Entrance Motors: permanent-magnet synchronous AC
Rear Motors: permanent-magnet synchronous AC
Mixed Energy: 440 hp
Battery Pack: liquid-cooled lithium-ion, 109.0 kWh
Onboard Charger: 11.0 kW
Peak DC Quick-Cost Fee: 150 kW
Transmissions, F/R: direct-drive
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 146.2 in
Size: 230.0 in
Width: 81.4 in
Top: 76.4 in
Passenger Quantity (C/D est): 115 ft3
Cargo Quantity: 10 ft3
Curb Weight (C/D est): 6450 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST)
60 mph: 6.3 sec
1/4-Mile: 14.8 sec
High Velocity: 118 mph
EPA FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST)
Mixed/Metropolis/Freeway: 65/70/60 MPGe
Vary: 200 mi
Extra Options and Specs
