Chevrolet just revealed an electric pickup truck concept that's modeled after the 1962 C-10 version - and it looks stunning

Brittany ChangNov 7, 2019, 20:46 IST

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Chevrolet has unveiled the E-10, a concept electric pickup truck based on the automaker's 1962 C-10 pickup.
The truck was unveiled at this week's 2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show (SEMA).
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Chevrolet has unveiled what it calls the "future of hot-rodding": the E-10 concept electric pickup truck.

The E-10 is the electrified update of the automaker's 1962 C-10 pickup truck, mixing the body's vintage appearance with a modernized electric drivetrain. Its electrified parts come from the Chevy Bolt EV and an electric crate powertrain dubbed "Connect and Cruise," which includes electric crate motors - called eCrate - batteries, and a "conventional" automatic transmission.

Chevrolet joins the list of other automakers who have released concepts for SEMA, including Ford and Volkswagen.

"The Chevrolet E-10 electrified Connect & Cruise concept system reimagines the performance crate engine for hot rodders," Vice President of Performance and Motorsports Jim Campbell said in a statement.

"As General Motors continues to work toward our vision of a zero-emissions world, concepts such as this help us get there, while still supporting the enthusiasts who love to drive vintage vehicles."

Chevrolet isn't the only automaker that has been electrifying pickup trucks. Bollinger Motors recently unveiled its own for $125,000, and Tesla's is slated to be revealed later this month.

Keep scrolling to see the electric pickup truck, which was unveiled at the 2019 Special ity Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show:

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The E-10 has 450 horsepower, a zero-to-60 time of about five seconds, and a quarter-mile time in the high-13 second range.

There are three speakers that project an simulated engine sound via five options: LS7 Z28 track tuning, LS7 Z28 touring turning, V-8 engine, futuristic sound, or silent.

The pickup truck was given components from the Chevy Bolt EV, which has half the power of the E-10.

Bolt EV power electronics and two 400-volt batteries provide power to the truck. There are two 60 kWh batteries.

“With the innovative thinking and expertise our performance team, electrification team and many others at GM bring, this project went from concept to running vehicle in 18 weeks to demonstrate what the future of an eCrate propulsion system and hot rodding could look like,” Campbell said.

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