| Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | | Silent, relaxing driving experience | Severe range anxiety (300-500km) | | Instant torque for mountain passes | Requires third-party mods (no official support) | | Futuristic dashboard and UI | Charging is slower than refueling | | Low center of gravity (great handling) | Heavy cargo (22t+) drains battery in 150km |
The descent into Graz was the highlight. Usually, I’d be riding the Jake brake, making a racket to keep my speed down. With the Nikola, I flipped on the engine brake toggle (which simulates heavy regen braking), and the truck smoothly slowed down without touching the pedal. It was controlled, quiet, and incredibly effective for navigating the hairpin turns. nikola trucks ets2
We took the FMOD Nikola Tre FCEV for a 4,000km haul from Oslo to Istanbul. Here is the verdict. | Pros | Cons | | :--- |
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Status: Free on Steam Workshop | Compatibility: Always current. The Bad:
For players afraid of manual mod installation, this is your best bet. It is less detailed than the FMOD version but hyper-stable.