The concept of taking an all-electric truck out in the wild to do some off-roading is still pretty radical for most people. However, that didn’t stop Florida builder of crazy trucks (like 6×6 Jeeps) Apocalypse from taking a crack at turning the Rivian R1T into a set piece for an upcoming Mad Max movie.
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As is the case with the company’s past builds, this one isn’t just all flash. While the all-electric Apocalypse Nirvana sure looks aggressive, it has some performance features to back up that bark. But we’re sure plenty of these will be cruising Rodeo Drive, Brickell Avenue, and the like instead of taking on Widow Maker and Black Bear Pass.
Still, one has to admire the many changes Apocalypse made to the Rivian R1T, helping it to transform into Nirvana. Most obvious are the angular, dangerous-looking body panels wearing a Kevlar paint job so branches or some jerk in a G-Wagon won’t leave a scratch.
Helping this all-electric truck ride high and boost ground clearance are 38-inch tires. We find it telling they’re mounted on SFJ wheels that don’t have a beadlock system. Lest you focus too much on that, Apocalypse wants you to know the air suspension was “built from scratch.” In other words, you can get beadlocks later.
The sidesteps and roll cage are made by hand, same as the front and rear skid plates. That extra armoring is essential to protect certain chassis components, mainly the battery.
Apocalypse shared video footage of the Nirvana playing in the mud and dirt, event doing donuts. With 835-horsepower at the driver’s disposal, you can really let this thing rip.
Most of what’s featured in the video is what we’d consider light off-roading. But that’s actually not a bad thing considering the majority of people who will buy this thing won’t ever venture off pavement. How it would handle a more technical trail is a topic we hope to explore later. For now, enjoy the promotional video with its crazy soundtrack.
Images via Apocalypse Manufacturing
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