The world has evolved a lot since Tesla launched its first electric car – the Roadster – back in 2008. Now, 15 years later, we can talk about almost as many electric cars as ICE-powered ones, and some of them are way better than their gasoline-powered counterparts. With the abundance of electric cars and trucks arriving lately, there are quite a few of them that we can’t wait to drive. Some of them deliver great performance figures, some are fast, some are cheap, and some are just simply interesting because of their nature. Ranging from the Cybertruck – which caught our attention right from the moment it was announced – to no-name trucks like the Alpha Wolf, these will be the electric trucks we would like to drive at some point.
10 Rivian R1T – The First True Electric Truck To Hit The Market
To everyone's surprise, Rivian beat makers like GM, Ford, or Tesla when it launched the R1T - the first fully electric pickup truck – back in 2021. First announced as a concept in 2018, the R1T is powered by four electric motors - two placed up front and two in the year – that produce a combined 835 horsepower and 908 pound-feet of torque. Customers can choose between three different batteries: 105 kWh, 135 kWh, and 180 kWh, and can get up to 400 miles of range. The R1T is also a very capable truck: it runs from 0 to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds and can tow up to 11,000 pounds. It also features a very luxurious cabin, and benefits from some of the best off-roading capabilities in the world. And, the best part is that Rivian is currently preparing a feature called "Tank Turn" which will allow the truck to turn very easily in small places and even on sand, mud, and snow. The R1T is priced from $73,000.
9 Tesla Cybertruck – The Weird Electric Pickup Truck
The Cybertruck caught our attention ever since Tesla announced it for the first time back in 2019. It was like no other truck seen before, with a funky exterior look and some other cool features that are supposed to make it rather unique. Although initially Elon Musk announced the Cybertruck will also have a quad-motor setup, he offered no other details on it. Instead, the truck will be offered with the usual dual-motor and tri-motor arrangements we've seen in the other Tesla cars, but with a different 48-volt architecture that will help it deliver more power. There are no details on the power figures, but the Cybertruck should be good for up to 500 miles of range and will be capable of towing up to 14,000 pounds. It will also be one of the fastest trucks in the world - the sprint from 0 to 60 mph should be made in just 2.9 seconds - and let’s face it, who would not like to have Ferrari performance figures in a truck? It will also be rather affordable, with prices starting from $39,900.
8 GMC Hummer EV – A Gas Guzzler Reborn Electric
When you hear the words "Hummer" the last thing you would expect is an electric truck. But GM did it: they built an EV truck under the Hummer name. The Hummer EV is built on GM's new Ultium platform and will be offered in EV2, EV2X, EV3X, and Edition 1 forms. However, for now, you can only get the Edition 1 - a model powered by three electric motors, with two sitting on the rear axle and one on the front axle. They deliver a combined 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 pound-feet of torque. The truck is fast by its nature, but GM is offering a Watts to Freedom performance feature which allows it to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just three seconds. It also has a range of 329 miles and can tow up to 7,500 pounds. But the Hummer EV not only delivers great performance figures, but is also a good off-roader, has a great exterior look, and offers plenty of space on the inside. It also benefits from all the luxury options you would expect from a car in its segment. The GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 is priced at $108,700.
7 Chevrolet Silverado EV: One Of The Best-Selling Trucks, Electrified
With over 500,000 units sold in 2022, the Chevrolet Silverado (ICE-powered version) is one of the best-sold trucks in the U.S. This of course comes as no surprise to anyone, the same way nobody was surprised by Chevy's decision to unveil an all-electric version for it. Currently, it can only be had in RST First Edition with a combined output of 754 horsepower and more than 785 pound-feet of torque, and Silverado Work Truck with a combined 510 horsepower and 615 pound-feet of torque. It promises a range of up to 400 miles, and sprints from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds, which makes it a true competitor on the market. One of the best features of the Silverado EV is its multi-flex midgate which allows it to carry very large items. It offers lots of cool technology features, and a modern, ultra-luxurious interior, but it also has a starting price of $39,990. However, the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST First Edition is priced at $105,000.
6 Ford F-150 Lightning: The Electric Truck That’s Hard To Beat
Ford beat Chevy into offering an electric version for its most capable truck. On sale for less than a year now, the F-150 Lightning proves it will most likely follow in the footsteps of its ICE brother: there are already 20,000 units sold. It can be had with either a standard range battery. In which case it delivers a combined 452 horsepower, or with an extended range battery where it puts out 580 horsepower and 775 pound-feet of torque. The Platinum trim is the one you should want to drive, as it is very fast: it goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds and runs the quarter mile in 12.7 seconds at 107 mph. The F-150 Lightning has a range of up to 320 miles, and with the extended range battery can tow up to 10,000 pounds. When compared to its ICE-powered brother, the Lightning has a nicer interior, is equipped with a lot more features, and offers more cargo space. Depending on the trim, the F-150 Lightning will cost you anywhere between $55,974 and $96,874.
5 Ram 1500 REV: Possibly The First Electric Muscle Truck
Ram joined the EV party kind of late, but its future 1500 REV set to arrive at the end of 2024 will change the way we look at electric trucks. Or at least this is what Ram claims, anyway. The 1500 REV will be offered with two different battery packs, with a range going up to 500 miles. In its base specification, the truck will deliver 654 horsepower with 620 pound-feet of torque and will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. With a towing capacity of 14,000 pounds, the 1500 REV will be one of the most capable trucks out there. It will also have a flexible interior layout, saloon-style doors without a B-Pillar, an a full touchscreen display loaded with advanced technology. Ram also promises a Level 3+ autonomous mode, which is still not legal on U.S. roads just yet. Prices for the electric Ram 1500 will start from $58,000.
4 Fisker Alaska: The Affordable And Unique Truck
After we have seen the great things Fisker did with the Ocean SUV, we can't wait to see how the Alaska truck will end up. The electric truck should go on sale sometime in 2024 and will borrow the design and technology from the Ocean SUV. This means, it will deliver anywhere between 275 and 540 horsepower, and will be able to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 5 seconds. It will have a range of up to 350 miles, but it will benefit from DC fast charge at speeds of up to 250kW, and it will take about 30 minutes to go back to 80 percent. It will offer the same cool features as the SUV, like the solarsky roof, the bi-directional charging, and that cool 17.1-inch revolve center screen. Prices for the Fisker Alaska will start from $50,000.
3 Toyota Tacoma EV: The Japanese Take On The Electric Truck Segment
If Toyota is good at something that is at building trucks: look at the Tundra or the Tacoma. So, the company's decision to offer an electric version of the Tacoma raised a lot of interest, and we can't wait to see how the final product will look. Unfortunately, we still have a lot of waiting to do, as the all-electric pickup truck will not come before the end of 2024. It will be built on Toyota's TNGA-K platform, and it should look like the electric concept Toyota unveiled in 2021. There are no details on its electric powertrain just yet, but it will most likely feature a high-tech electric powertrain that will deliver more power and torque than the current gas-powered Tacoma. The Electric Tacoma should be priced at about $50,000.
2 Alpha Wolf: The Cheap But Highly Versatile Truck
If you have never heard about the Alpha Wolf before, don't worry, you are not the only one. However, prepare to hear a lot about it in the near future. It definitely looks very interesting, but that's not what will make it famous. When put into production, the Wolf will be offered in three trims: Wolf, Wolf+, and Superwolf. With prices starting from $36,000, the Wolf will be the cheapest electric truck you can get. In terms of power, the entry level Wolf will deliver about 215 horsepower, while range will go up to 300 miles. Towing capacity will be in the 7,500 pounds area - which is not bad for a compact truck – and the 0 to 60 mph sprint should be done in about 6 seconds.
1 Atlis XT: Potentially The Most Capable Electric Pickup Truck On The Planet
The Atlis XT is yet another electric truck you've probably never heard of before, but it has all the potential of becoming very famous, very fast. Atlis Motor Vehicle Company promises its first EV will be the most capable truck out there: it will be able to tow up to 20,000 pounds, has a payload capacity of 5,000 pounds, and promises a range of up to 500 miles. The truck also promises special off-road capacities, thanks to a 15-inch ground clearance, and should deliver up to 600 horsepower. And, if you think these numbers are wild, you should also know the Atlis XT can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 5 seconds or in just 18 seconds when fully loaded. Now this is something we need to experience! And the best part: the XT has a starting price of $45,000.