Ariel E-Nomad 2026 EV Concept Preview

By Kevin Joseph August 28, 2024

After the successful release of the Ariel Nomad 2, the UK-based company is now offering an exciting all-electric variant of its off-road vehicle, the Ariel E-Nomad.

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Although it is still in the concept stage, it offers a sneak peek of a production model anticipated to be released in 2026.

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The E-Nomad distinguishes itself from its internal combustion engine (ICE) counterpart with its modern bodywork made from recyclable flax fibre bio-composite.

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This innovative material, developed by Bamd Composites, is 9% lighter than carbon fibre and reduces CO2 emissions during manufacturing by an impressive 73%.

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In addition, the E-Nomad achieves a 30% reduction in drag compared to the Nomad 2 while maintaining downforce.

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This is made possible by a covered tubular chassis and a more streamlined roof design incorporating the spare wheel.

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E-Nomads now have zero-emission powertrains instead of Ford's 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines. The Borg Warner eDM motor delivers 281 horsepower-

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and 490 Nm of torque to the rear wheels, making driving strong and dynamic with a limited-slip differential. This variant meets the ICE version's 3.4-second 0-60 mph time.

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The drivetrain utilizes a Cascadia Motion IDM90 motor, gearbox, and inverter unit, with a weight of 92 kg. It features Ariel's latest ABS with drive mode options and regenerative braking.

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A Rockford Engineering 450V, 41 kWh battery pack underneath the two-seater cabin weighs 300 kg and has cooling and heating.

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An 80% charge in 25 minutes is possible with the 150-mile E-Nomad's DC rapid charging. Director Simon Saunders from Ariel shared his thoughts on the-

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future of the E-Nomad, mentioning the possibility of including it alongside the ICE Nomad 2 after testing based on customer feedback.

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The Ariel E-Nomad Concept is set to debut at the Cenex Expo 2024 on September 4, and enthusiasts can look forward to the production version arriving by 2026.

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The expected price for this model is around £10,000 more than the ICE Nomad 2, which has a starting price of £67,992.

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