Harvester EREV analysis & predictions: 3 cylinder gasoline engine, HP output, EV battery pack size, fuel tank location, approach departure angle

[Scooby24]

It would be wild if they were to put in a diesel. With the nature of diesel fuel going bad easily, the need for exhaust fluid, DPF cycling, maintenance needs for emissions, etc...I would NOT want one.

 

[TwoJacks]

I’m not seeing any estimates of mpg while in harvester mode, but if the ram charger is any example, mpg in harvester mode will likely be worse than an equivalent full ICE vehicle. Makes sense since you’re hauling around two power plants. So while EV mode allows for efficient short trips, if your use case leans more heavily towards long trips, you’re likely to take a hit on mpg vs just a regular gas vehicle. For me, long trips towing a camper would be the only reason I’d buy a vehicle like this, and with gas already expensive enough, the harvester just doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. I’d rather just stick with an ICE truck, or live with charging times and get a Rivian with max pack. I do think these make sense for those who mostly do 100 mile days, but I can’t see the logic for people like me.