'1 Battery' is pretty arbitrary in that statement. If I end up using the entire battery pack from a single Chevy Volt, that's 487 lbf. Electric motor will end up being about 150lbs. In order to get the range I'm hoping for, might be looking at closer to 550 lbf.
Once I get a basic CAD model of the frame with accurate cab, driveshaft and differential locations, I'll be able to calculate the trade off in range & weight vs wheelbase (currently looks like 9-11" is the distance). I'm also not opposed to a very shallow bed depth in order to get the right capacity.
