Nikola & IVECO Unveil European Nikola Tre Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle @ IAA Transportation 2022

Nikola Corporation and its partner IVECO have commercially launched the European Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and unveiled the European Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) beta version. The two vehicles were presented at the IAA Transportation 2022, in Hanover, Germany.

The European 4x2 Artic version of the Nikola Tre BEV is a zero-emissions heavy-duty truck with a range of up to 530 km.

Its infotainment system is based on Nikola's proprietary operating technology that integrates infotainment and navigation functions, as well as controls for most of the vehicle's functions. 

The European Nikola Tre FCEV is expected to launch in the second half of 2023 in North America and first half of 2024 in Europe.

It offers fast-refueling time of under 20 minutes, and a range of up to 800 km. 

The European Nikola Tre BEV is produced by the Nikola IVECO Europe joint venture in its dedicated manufacturing plant in Ulm, Germany.

The facility, inaugurated in 2021, features a final assembly process specifically designed for electric vehicles.

Michael Lohscheller, President, Nikola Corporation, says: "The Nikola Tre battery-electric and fuel cell electric zero-emission trucks are true game changers in commercial trucking. Specifically developed as electric vehicles, they deliver the performance and driving experience able to compete with their diesel-powered peers in the toughest heavy-duty missions. They offer operationally and financially viable zero-emissions solutions for regional applications and long-distance hauling that will give customers a true competitive advantage."

Luca Sra, Truck Business Unit President, Iveco Group, adds: "Together, our teams have designed a modular platform capable of hosting both fuel cell and battery propulsion technologies, starting with the European 4x2 Artic version of the Nikola Tre BEV heavy-duty truck making its debut here today. It is the first-ever electric-born modular platform for articulated heavy-duty tractors hosting both energy sources: battery-electric for missions of approximately 500 km and fuel cell electric powertrain for hauling up to 800 km in its first generation. A true revolution that marks a tangible step towards our ambitious goal of achieving a zero-emissions transport."

Founded in 2015, Nikola Corporation is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.