(TestMiles) β From GMC to Tesla, these are the electric pickups you can drive off the lot todayβΒ and how they stack up in power, range, and personality.
Why does this matter right now?
After years of prototypes, promises, and pixelated press photos, electric pickup trucks have finally arrivedβΒ and theyβre not just for early adopters. With rising gas prices, state-level EV incentives, and real competition among legacy automakers and startups, the electric truck market is moving out of the concept phase and into real American driveways. Whether youβre a contractor, commuter, or campfire connoisseur, thereβs now a plug-in pickup ready to plug into your life.
How does it compare to rivals?
The 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is leading the chargeβΒ literally. This all-electric luxury truck puts down 754 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque, sprinting from zero to βwowβ while offering up to 440 miles of range. It also fast-charges up to 100 miles in just 10 minutes, which is faster than most people can find their car keys.
Inside, itβs Cadillac-level posh: quilted leather, open-pore wood, and a 16.8-inch portrait touchscreen that wouldnβt look out of place in a luxury SUV. Add in features like CrabWalk, a midgate that opens to the cabin, and a multifunction tailgate, and youβve got the Swiss Army knife of electric haulers.
But Sierra isnβt alone. The Rivian R1T is the Patagonia jacket of the truck worldβΒ built for weekend warriors. It offers quad-motor AWD, adjustable air suspension, and up to 328 miles of range. Bonus points for clever gear tunnels and the available slide-out camp kitchen that practically begs for sβmores.
Then thereβs the Ford F-150 Lightning, the EV version of Americaβs best-selling truck. It offers up to 320 miles of range, 10,000 pounds of towing, and enough power output to run a job site or power a house during an outage. Itβs not flashyβΒ itβs functional. And thatβs exactly the point.
The Chevrolet Silverado EV rides on the same Ultium platform as the Sierra, but with a more utilitarian vibe and a lower starting priceβΒ just over $52,000. It still offers dual motors, 10,000 pounds of towing, and up to 450 miles of range. Arguably, itβs Chevyβs smartest truck to date.
And thenβ¦Β thereβsΒ the Tesla Cybertruck. Part polygon, part fever dream, the Cybertruck delivers up to 845 horsepower, a 0β60 time of 2.6 seconds, and 320 miles of range. Itβs less a truck and more a rolling conversation starter, complete with stainless steel panels and bulletproof bravado.
Who is this forβΒ and who should skip it?
If you want luxury, tech, and comfort wrapped in a truck body, the GMC Sierra EV Denali is the top-tier pick. Want to escape civilization on weekends? The Rivian R1T is your overlanding soulmate. Need a workhorse with outlets and real-world usability? Fordβs Lightning is the most no-nonsense option on the list.
The Silverado EV strikes a balance for budget-conscious buyers who still want long range and legit capability. And theΒ Cybertruck? Thatβs for the braveβΒ or the brand-loyalβΒ who want to own something that looks like it escaped from a sci-fi script.
Just know that not every electric truck is for everyone. If youβre towing daily or driving long rural distances without reliable chargers, a hybrid or traditional truck might still make more senseβΒ at least for now.
Whatβs the long-term significance?
The EV truck market isnβt just about early adopters anymoreβΒ itβs a battleground for the future of American mobility. Every new model launches with smarter charging, higher range, and more features that make combustion trucks look increasingly archaic. Automakers like Ram and Toyota are entering soon, while startups like Slate and Telo promise to shake up the segment with compact platforms and radical ideas.
But for now, five electric pickups are actually on sale: the GMC Sierra EV, Rivian R1T, Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevy Silverado EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. Each one redefines what a truck can beβΒ whether thatβs a rolling power plant, an off-grid basecamp, or a luxury barge with a bed.
And this is only the beginning. EV trucks are no longer a conceptβΒ theyβre the competition.
