By Deji Osas
The Best Electric Pick-Ups on Sale Now and Coming Soon
The electric truck revolution is in full swing. What once seemed like a niche experiment is now a booming segment, with automakers racing to deliver battery-powered pickups that combine rugged capability with cutting-edge tech. Whether you’re looking to make the switch today or eyeing the next wave of electric beasts, here’s a roundup of the best electric pickups on sale now—and the most exciting ones coming down the pipeline.
Available Now: Leading the Charge
Ford F-150 Lightning
America’s best-selling truck goes electric—and doesn’t miss a beat. The F-150 Lightning delivers impressive torque, a spacious frunk, and up to 320 miles of range. With options for fleet workhorses and high-end trims alike, it’s one of the most versatile EV trucks on the market.
Rivian R1T
Adventure-ready and packed with innovation, the Rivian R1T is built for those who want capability with a premium, outdoorsy vibe. With quad-motor AWD, smart storage (hello, gear tunnel), and over 300 miles of range, it’s a standout for early adopters and trail seekers alike.
Chevrolet Silverado EV (WT trim rolling out)
Chevy’s electric Silverado is beginning to hit roads with the work-focused WT trim. With up to 450 miles of range promised on some variants and GM’s Ultium tech under the hood, it’s a strong contender—especially with more consumer-friendly trims on the way soon.
GMC Hummer EV Pickup
Not for the faint of heart—or light of wallet—the Hummer EV is a powerhouse with insane off-road chops, 1,000 horsepower, and eye-catching features like CrabWalk. It’s over the top, but undeniably cool.
Coming Soon: Trucks to Watch
Tesla Cybertruck
Love it or hate it, the Cybertruck is finally beginning limited production. With its polarizing design, stainless steel body, and promises of high performance and long range, it’s one of the most hyped EVs ever. Wider availability is expected in 2025.
Ram 1500 REV
Ram is stepping into the EV game with a bold claim: class-leading range and towing. Early specs show up to 500 miles of range and a familiar Ram interior with a tech-forward twist. Expected late 2024 into 2025.
Toyota Tacoma EV (Rumored)
Toyota has confirmed it’s working on an electric pickup, likely a Tacoma EV, although details are sparse. If it brings Toyota’s reliability and off-road prowess into the EV space, it could be a game-changer for mid-size truck fans.
GMC Sierra EV
The more refined sibling to the Silverado EV, the Sierra EV will bring luxury appointments to the electric truck world. Think Denali-level comfort paired with full EV performance.
The Road Ahead
Electric pickups are no longer just future concepts—they’re here, and they’re built to work, play, and perform. Whether you’re an early adopter eager to test the latest tech or waiting for a more mainstream release, there’s an electric truck for every type of driver—and a lot more just around the corner.
And it’s not just established car brands that are creating outlandish pick-ups; there are a number of ambitious start-ups bringing new machines to market, too.
Even Tesla has joined the electric pick-up truck market with the utterly bonkers Cybertruck. Some trucks are already on sale today, but some firm’s have showcased future models which are set to arrive in the next few years.
Join us as we take a look at the best battery-powered pick-ups you can already buy, the models that have got potential, and the niche machines you may not have heard of.
The Endurance is powered by a 109kWh battery and develops 328kW (434bhp) of power due to each wheel featuring its own electric hub-motor. That’s good enough for a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) time of 6.3sec.
The range isn’t brilliant at 280km (174 miles) which isn’t great compared to rivals. When it launched the Endurance cost $55,000 and just 450 were made.
Like its GMC Hummer EV cousin, the Sierra also features four-wheel steer for improved agility, and gets the same ‘Crabwalk’ mode when off-roading.
The Sierra EV also features GMC’s Super Cruise function, allowing for a hands-free driving experience. Prices for the new electric pick-up are set to start at around $50,000, but the Denali First Edition will command a hefty premium, starting at around $100,000.
The $105,000 RST will also feature a ‘Wide Open Watts’ mode, that will enable the truck to sprint from 0-60mph in less than 4.5sec, which is pretty nuts for a 3870kg machine.
It’s similar in size to the combustion-engined Silverado, too, but has a more aerodynamic design – such as a blanked off grille – to boost efficiency. The cab has also been shifted forward to create more interior space. Payload is up to 590kg.
A choice of powertrains are available: you can have a dual-motor 600bhp model, or you can opt for Cyberbeast version, which features a tri-motor set-up and produces 845bhp.
The latter costs from $99,990 and offers a range of up to 320 miles, which the less powerful dual-motor version starts from $79,990 but can travel up to 340 miles on a charge.
Tesla plans to launch a rear-wheel-drive single motor model in 2025, which is set to offer up to 250 miles of range and cost $60,990.
Intriguingly, the Cybertruck features a stainless steel body to bolster its rugged, go-anywhere capabilities, and can carry a load of up to 1134kg.
The Lightning can tow up to 4535kg (10,000lb) – although if you do hook up a trailer for workhorse duties, expect the range to drop significantly. Payload in the back is up to 907kg (2000lb).
You also get a vast 400 litre (14.1cu ft) frunk, and more power sockets than a typical family home: they’re scattered all over the cabin and the load bed. Prices for the might Lightning start from $49,875 in the US, although top-spec cars cost $87,090.
Ford is looking to expand its electric truck offering with a smaller model in the shape of the Ranger.
Unlike the Rivian, the Maxus is much more of a basic proposition. It will only achieve a maximum of 354km (220 miles) on a charge, has just 150kW (201bhp) of power and 376Nm (277lb ft) of torque meaning that the 0-100km/h (0-62mph) time is a leisurely 10sec.
What’s more, it costs the equivalent of $75,000 in Europe. One to avoid.
Watch out for its replacement, the Maxus eTERRON9, due shortly.
Designed to be one of “the toughest trucks out there”, the Canoo has a host of useful features that will appeal to both adventure-goers and workers. More storage can be found in the front of the Canoo, while a roof rack on top offers more storage space.
The load bed itself is customisable thanks to space dividers, and thanks to its large proportions, you can even add a camping shell to back of the Canoo, thus turning it into an EV campervan.
Coming from a California-based startup, we’re hoping the EF1-T will bring some game changing technology when it arrives shortly.
At the moment EdisonFuture are promising 450 miles of range, 700bhp and a solar roof to add range even when you’re not on the move.
Is this the coolest electric pick-up ever? While its design might lean more towards the conventional pick-ups we know and love, the Alpha Wolf is certainly a neat looking thing, due to its chunky off-road tyres and roof-mounted spotlights.
Built by Californian start-up Alpha Motor Corporation, the super-cool electric truck is offered with either a single-motor or dual-motor powertrain, and can hit 60mph from standstill in 6.2sec. Range is between 250 and 275 miles.
