Electric trucks are making a splash, driving a transformation that's impossible to overlook. Here are the standout models defining this new era.
Ford F-150 Lightning
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Performance: Up to 572 bhp, 775 lb-ft, 320 miles range.
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Features: Bi-directional power and a massive front trunk.
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Capacity: 900 kg payload and 4.5 tonnes towing.
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Price: Starting at $60,000.
Rivian R1T
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Performance: Up to 824 bhp, 908 lb-ft.
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Versions: Base, Performance, and Quad Motor.
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Range: Up to 410 miles.
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Price: Starting at $69,900.
Tesla Cybertruck
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Performance: Up to 845 bhp, 320 miles range.
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Variants: Dual and Tri-motor AWD.
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Price: Ranges from $79,990 to $99,990.
GMC Hummer EV
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Performance: Up to 983 bhp, 11,500 lb-ft.
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Capabilities: CrabWalk feature.
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Price: Starting at $98,845.
Chevrolet Silverado EV
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Platform: Based on GM’s Ultium.
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Power: Up to 760 bhp, 785 lb-ft.
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Range: Up to 492 miles.
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Price: Starting at $57,095.
GMC Sierra EV
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Performance: 744 bhp, 785 lb-ft.
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Range: Up to 440 miles.
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Features: CrabWalk and bi-directional charging.
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Price: Starting from nearly $100,000.
Ram 1500 REV
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Revealed: During the Super Bowl 2023.
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Features: Up to 500 miles range and 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds.
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Price: To be announced.
Volkswagen Scout Terra
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Design: Retro-inspired.
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Off-road Ready: Over a foot of ground clearance.
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Performance: Dual motor with 1,000 lb-ft torque.
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Range: Up to 350 miles.
Maxus eTerron 9
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Features: Dual motors with a 267-mile range.
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Load: 2.4-meter bed with a 620 kg payload.
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Price: Starting at £53,000.
Isuzu D-Max BEV
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Market Entry: 2025 in Europe.
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Performance: 174 bhp motor and a 66.9 kWh battery.
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Capacity: 1-tonne payload and 3.5-tonne towing.
Summary
The electric truck market is evolving rapidly, featuring diverse options from industry giants like Ford and Tesla to newcomers like Rivian and Scout. With innovative features, impressive performance, and varying market availability, these trucks represent a bold shift in how we perceive and utilize pickup trucks. Whether you're off-roading, hauling, or simply turning heads, there's an electric truck for everyone.
