Mazibuko M1B

The Mazibuko M1B is a all-electric, battery-powered pickup truck to be allegedly produced by Gauteng-based startup Mazibuko Motor Company and is currently in development. If produced, it will be the company's first production vehicle.
It is the first electric pickup truck to be developed in South Africa and the African continent.

Overview

The M1B is a mid-size, 4-door electric pickup truck originally unveiled in 2020. No plans have been made for when the model will reach production. The dimensions of the M1B are similar to that of the Toyota Hilux.
The production location has not yet been named as the model is still in development but the M1B will not be built domestically.

Design

Filipino mobility news website Visor states that the M1B's front end design was inspired by that of the Rivian R1T.

Powertrain

The M1B uses a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive layout producing 671 horsepower and 958 pound feet of torque. The battery is 120 kWh but the material was never undisclosed. The 0-100 km/h time of the M1B is under 5 seconds.