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Bollinger B1 electric SUV is like a cartoon version of a Land Rover Defender

Electric truck start-up Bollinger debuts the boxy and butch B1.

Emme Hall
I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the Baja 1000. I have won the Rebelle Rally, seven-day navigational challenge, twice and I am the only driver to compete in an EV, the Rivian R1T.
Robert Weber Associate Video Producer / Roadshow
Robert Weber is a social media producer and YouTube certified strategist for CNET's Roadshow. He is a native New Yorker with a passion for cars and technology.
Emme Hall
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This is the Bollinger B1 all-electric off-road-ready SUV. 

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The B1 gets anywhere from 120 to 200 miles on a charge and supports high-speed CHAdeMo charging. 

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It's pretty bare-bones all the way around. Don't expect heated seats, y'all.

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Analog gauges mounted flush into the dash are reminiscent of old Jeeps.

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But the B1 itself looks more like a Land Rover Defender, but even more boxy. We didn't think that was possible but, there's the picture.

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A hydropneumatic suspension system is adjustable for up to 20 inches of ground clearance. 

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Other off-road goodies include front and rear locking differentials and aggressive BF Goodrich tires. 

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No engine up front means the B1 as a frunk! That's "front trunk" for those not in the know, and it includes a pass-through to the cabin. 

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Of course there is a winch in the front. Why are you even asking?

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The Bollinger B1 should be available some time in 2018. Scroll through for more pictures of the prototype. 

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