All-electric pickup trucks were considered a hot category a few years ago, but things have cooled down lately. The offer is limited, with only seven models available in 2024 and few plans from carmakers to bring more in the coming years. Here are all of them, ranked by the maximum range available in 2024.
Pickup trucks are the heart of the American car market and one of the most important new vehicle segments. It’s not by chance that the best-selling vehicle of any kind in the US for 42 years and running is a pickup truck, the Ford F-150. This is why most people assumed that whoever launched an electric pickup truck would smash the EV market to pieces.
The race for an electric pickup truck started early, with Tesla’s Elon Musk announcing his intention to build an electric pickup as early as 2012. Back then, Musk considered the idea of a “supertruck with crazy torque, dynamic air suspension, and corners like it’s on rails.” In 2017, during the Tesla Semi unveiling, Musk showed a teaser image of a “pickup truck that can carry a pickup truck.”
By then, Rivian was also working on its own pickup truck, which it later unveiled during the 2018 LA Auto Show. Tesla showed the Cybertruck one year later, in November 2019. The race was on, and it would be joined by GM in October 2020 with the GMC Hummer EV and Ford in May 2021 with the F-150 Lightning. Stellantis, which owns Ram, also announced an electric pickup truck in July 2021, although it didn’t unveil it until January 2023.
Don’t think these were all the electric pickup truck models that car companies and startups worked on. These are only the current survivors. Among the most famous electric pickup truck models that were shelved, sometimes taking the company with them, were the Nikola Badger, Lordstown Endurance, and Fisker Alaska. Many think the Rivian might face a similar fate, especially when looking at the R1T’s lackluster sales.
Interest in electric pickup trucks has cooledThe truth is that electric pickup trucks are not selling in significant numbers. After the early enthusiasm waned, sales dwindled until Tesla ramped up Cybertruck production. Currently, Tesla is selling more Cybertrucks than all other electric pickup trucks combined, which is impressive even considering the long reservation backlog. This made other carmakers less willing to spend resources to launch new electric pickups.
The question is, what happened to the electric pickup truck race? The simple answer is that there’s no significant overlap between people who are most likely to buy a pickup truck and those considering an electric vehicle. Worse than that, truck people hate electric cars, especially after it became obvious that electric pickups take a significant range hit when towing.
This is why the range is much more important for an electric pickup than it is for other EVs. Real-world tests showed that you lose more than half the EPA-estimated range while towing, especially when going faster on a highway. Thankfully, all pickup trucks available today feature more than 300 miles (480 km) of range, while the best of them can go over 400 miles (640 km) on a charge. Here’s how they stack against each other in this regard.
1. Chevrolet Silverado EV RSTPrice: $96,495
Power: 754 horsepower
Battery capacity: 200 kWh
Range: 440 miles
Tow rating: 10,000 lbs.
Payload: 1,400 lbs.
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Announced in January 2022, the Chevrolet Silverado EV has started sales with the Work Truck (WT) variant, destined for fleet operators. Make no mistake, even with the WT versions, you can add as many comfort features on it as on the retail variants. However, regular folks can only buy the top-of-the-line RST variant for now.
This delivers 754 horsepower with the Wide Open Watts Mode activated, allowing the truck to sprint from zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. The Silverado EV RST shares many technical details with its brothers in crime, the GMC Sierra EV and the GMC Hummer EV. Unfortunately, the price reflects this, and Chevrolet will have to work harder to bring the Silverado EV to a more mainstream price level.
The Chevy Silverado EV can tow up to 10,000 pounds, which is pretty much in line with other electric pickup trucks. The best feature expected on the Silverado EV is the Multi-Flex Midgate with passthrough, which allows long objects to be loaded in the bed. The Multi-Flex Midgate makes a great team with the Multi-Flex Tailgate, allowing extra-long items to be transported.
2. GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1Price: $99,495
Power: 754 horsepower
Battery capacity: 200 kWh
Range: 440 miles
Tow rating: 10,000 lbs.
Payload: up to 1,400 lbs.
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The GMC Sierra EV is almost identical to the Chevrolet Silverado EV, except for design cues and badges. The two trucks are set to be built on the same production line at GM’s Lake Orion Assembly in Michigan. Still, the Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, the first trim available in the US, ships from GM’s Factory ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck, just like the Hummer EV.
Like its Bow-Tie brother, the GMC Sierra EV also features a versatile midgate and tailgate (called MultiPro in this case) that can open to provide 9 feet of storage between the cab and the tailgate. If you need more than that, the MultiPro Tailgate, standard on the Denali Edition 1 trim, extends the load-floor length to 10′ 10″ (330 cm) with the MidGate down and the tailgate’s load-stop open.
A 60/40-split second-row seat offers four configurations, allowing users to haul gear or equipment while accommodating a passenger. Longer items like kayaks or windsurfing boards could also be stowed under the lockable, weatherproof tonneau cover. The electric pickup also has a spacious frunk named eTrunk, which can swallow up to 11 cubic feet of equipment.
3. Rivian R1T Dual MaxPrice: $83,900
Power: 533 horsepower
Battery capacity: 141.5 kWh
Range: 420 miles
Tow rating: 11,000 lbs.
Payload: up to 1,764 lbs.
Photo: Rivian
The Rivian R1T has been overhauled for the 2025 model year, receiving comprehensive updates in all areas. These include efficiency, which helps extend the EPA range to 420 miles for the Dual-Motor variants with the Max battery pack. While the R1T is also available with smaller battery packs for less money, this is the longest-range combination for the first electric pickup truck launched in the US.
The R1T is a versatile pickup truck, thanks to its unique Gear Tunnel. This can house many long objects and even a camp kitchen if you can find an aftermarket one tailor-made for the truck. Rivian botched not one but two kitchen models, but that’s not a reason to dismiss the convenience afforded by the Gear Tunnel.
While smaller than its peers, which compete in the full-size pickup truck segment, the Rivian R1T has an important advantage: its off-road capabilities. Rivian has an edge in this area, not only because of the reassuring ground clearance (the Tesla Cybertruck can raise more) but also because its fine-tuned drivetrain allows it to overcome the most difficult terrains with precise wheel control.
4. Ram 1500 REVPrice: around $80,000
Power: 654 horsepower
Battery capacity: 168 kWh
Range: 350 miles
Tow rating: 14,000 lbs.
Payload: 2,700 lbs.
Photo: Ram
The Ram 1500 REV is the only wildcard in this roundup, as Stellantis has kept most details about its electric pickup truck under wraps. Although technical data were communicated when the 1500 REV was unveiled in April 2023, the price and trims are still unknown. What we know is that the Ram 1500 REV will be able to offer a 500-mile range variant only in 2026. The first to become available later this year is the 350-mile truck with the smaller battery pack.
The pickup truck’s name was puzzling, suggesting a range-extender model. However, this is a 100% battery-powered truck. It features two electric motors, with 250 kW of power each, for a total of 654 horsepower. Stellantis boasts payload, towing, and charge-time advantages over the competition. The towing capacity of 14,000 pounds is indeed the best in the segment, as is the 2,700 pounds payload. However, it remains to be seen if they’ll make it into production.
The Ram 1500 REV has an 800-volt electrical system, thus being closer to GM’s pickup trucks as a concept. This allows faster charging, adding up to 110 miles of range in 10 minutes at a 350 kW DC fast charger. It also features a RamBox lockable bed storage with a 115-volt outlet. It’s illuminated, weatherproof, and includes drain plugs on the bottom of the storage bins. If you were wondering, the electric pickup also comes with a 15 cu-ft frunk.
5. Ford F-150 Lightning FlashPrice: $67,995
Power: 580 horsepower
Battery capacity: 131 kWh
Range: 320 miles
Tow rating: 10,000 lbs.
Payload: 2,235 lbs.
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The Flash trim has been introduced with the 2024 model year to offer a more compelling feature package, and it’s the first up the ladder that provides a top range of 320 miles. While Ford launched the F-150 Lightning later than the Rivian R1T and GMC Hummer EV, it caught up fairly quickly. Unfortunately, the Blue Oval can’t build the truck profitably and is now forced to cut back volumes to limit losses.
The fact that the F-150 Lightning is the most affordable in this roundup reflects the low demand. This is a pity, as the Lightning ticks all the right boxes in the full-size truck segment despite the lower-than-expected ground clearance. Ford took a shortcut by modifying the regular F-150 platform to install the electric motors and the battery pack, but this also means that the Lightning is just as rugged as the ICE-powered F-150.
The Ford F-150 Lightning also offers many comfort features in the upper trims, and its body-on-frame architecture, shared with the gas-powered F-150, ensures that it’s a beast when towing and hauling. The fact that customers don’t line up to buy the F-150 Lightning despite these qualities shows how difficult it is to sell electric pickup trucks in the US.
6. Tesla Cybertruck AWD Foundation SeriesPrice: $99,990
Power: 600 horsepower
Battery capacity: 123 kWh
Range: 318 miles
Tow rating: 11,000 lbs.
Payload: 2,500 lbs.
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Although unveiled in November 2019, the Tesla Cybertruck only started deliveries late in 2023. Anticipating a strong demand, Tesla significantly hiked the price and added a “Foundation Series” markup on top of that. Despite this, the production Cybertruck had lesser specifications than what Tesla promised during the 2019 unveiling event.
Since its launch, the Cybertruck hasn’t stopped polarizing people, although its sales numbers look as solid as ever. Tesla is expected to stop selling the Foundation Series model by the end of this year, effectively cutting $20,000 off the price tag. This will ensure that the demand for the Cybertruck will remain strong in the foreseeable future, helping Tesla break even.
The Tesla Cybertruck may look like an alien object, but it doesn’t lack qualities. It’s obviously the most advanced vehicle on Earth, thanks to cutting-edge technologies like steer-by-wire and the 48-volt electrical system. It also has the longest bed in its class, and the air suspension can be raised for the highest ground clearance, up to 17.4 inches (440 mm) in the Extract mode. It explains why it has quickly become the best-selling electric pickup in the US.
6. GMC Hummer EV pickupPrice: $98,845
Power: 635 horsepower (with WTF package)
Battery capacity: 213 kWh
Range: 318 miles
Tow rating: 7,500 lbs.
Payload: 1,300 lbs.
Photo: GMC
The GMC Hummer EV is a tie with the Tesla Cybertruck in the range department, with up to 318 miles in the 2X trim. However, this comes with a much larger battery pack, 213 kWh, compared to the Cybertruck’s 123 kWh battery. This shows how inefficient the Hummer EV Pickup is, a side effect of its whopping 9,600-lb (4,350 kg) weight. To put things into perspective, the battery pack alone weighs more than a compact car.
Despite being so heavy, the GMC Hummer EV Pickup can accelerate like a supercar. Even the slower Hummer EV 2X can do 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds. In the meantime, the 3X variant with the 24-module battery pack can do the same in about 3 seconds. On top of all that, the GMC Hummer EV is equally good at doing truck stuff or off-roading.
GMC claims the Hummer EV can tow up to 7,500 pounds and has a payload capacity of 1,300 pounds. It’s not very much, especially considering the size and weight of the mighty pickup truck, but at least you can use it for work if the need arises.
