Atlis XT EV pick-up prototype revealed with plans for Australia

Electric start-up company Atlis has unveiled its EV pick-up truck in the US – and allegedly there are plans to bring it to Australia.

The Atlis XT pick-up follows much along the same lines as the hugely popular 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T, taking EV motoring to the ute market.

Atlis first teased a very different looking version of the XT pick-up in 2019 according to Carscoops, the latest XT prototype presenting as a much boxier shape than the first version.

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The big pick-up is built on what Atlis calls its XP platform, using a motor at each wheel with a single-speed transmission.

Atlis claims the XT is capable of 447kW/16,269Nm in top spec.

Atlis also quotes the vehicle's maximum driving range is anywhere between 483km-805km based on motor and battery choice, with a maximum towing capacity of 9,072kg using a conventional tow bar and up to 15,876kg with a gooseneck set up.

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The only charge time quoted is 15 minutes – but that’s on Atlis’s own high-speed charging network in the US, which hasn't been fully developed and rolled out across the country yet.

Other features include a front trunk or 'frunk', much like on the F-150 Lightning, with pop-out cameras instead of conventional side mirrors, a 12.8-inch touch screen – as well as tough stain and scratch resistant materials used for the interior trim.

Production is planned to start in 2022, with prices slated to begin at US$45,000 (AU$61,872).

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Early last month, Atlis signed an agreement with AusMV (Australian Manufactured Vehicles Pty Ltd) to bring the Atlis XT to Australia, according to PR Newswire.

The arrangement will allegedly see AusMV import 19,000 XTs here in 2025 to convert to right-hand drive and sell under the Atlis brand.

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"Many traditional automakers have overlooked Australia when launching new EVs for a variety of reasons, but we see things differently. Our long-range, fast-charging electric work trucks are ideal for this market,” said Mark Hanchett, CEO and founder of Atlis.

Pricing and features for potential Australia-delivered models are yet to be released, but with the markup already seen on Chevrolet Silverado and RAM pick-ups imported and converted to RHD in Australia, we expect prices will exceed that of the US market here in Australia.