As automakers continue adding more electric vehicles to their lineup each subsequent year, it's becoming more evident that EVs are the future. However, what we've now come to realize is that this new trend isn't just limited to affordable commuter and luxury cars, but rugged machines such as pickups and SUVs.
Pickup trucks, in particular, have experienced an electric revival this year, with numerous manufacturers announcing new all-electric models to join their lineup in the following year or two. Gas-guzzling ICUs aren’t long for this world. The entire automotive industry heads further in the direction of complete electrification as the looming ICE ban gets ever closer.
With pickup trucks being as popular as they are in Western markets, it was only a matter of time before they were electrified, too. Here are the ten coolest electric trucks we can’t wait to see more of and bring home.
10 Rivian R1T
American manufacturer Rivian seems all set to take on rival electric trucks. Production-ready and raring to take on the roads and the wildlands, the Rivian R1T came out with its launch models for the public in September this year. With immense power, derived from the R1T's quad-motor unit, the truck outputs an 800-odd figure of horsepower, paired with a torque of 908 lb-ft.
The truck's all-wheel-drive system ensures that each motor is connected to each tire, powering each wheel separately. Adjustable air suspension and a whopping Level 3 of ADAS autonomous driving make the Rivian R1T a truck we can't wait to see more of!
9 Canoo Pickup
Expected in 2024, Californian maker Canoo's pickup truck sure has its way of etching itself in your memory. Quite blunt with its name, it's dubbed the Pickup Truck, although that just might be a placeholder. Canoo claims that the Pickup Truck will launch with 600 hp derived from its motors, and a range of almost 200 miles.
Although a little small (the Canoo Pickup Truck would be almost 2 feet shorter than a Ranger), it will be offered with an approximate eight feet pickup bed on launch. Canoo opened the door for pre-orders somewhere in the middle of this year, and we sure can't wait to see how this truck fares in the cutthroat American pickup truck market.
8 GMC Hummer EV
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GMC's electric reimagining of one of the most popular (read: polarizing) trucks is one of the most awaited for, too. Although the Hummer EV might not turn out to be as powerful in loading and towing capacity as some of its rivals, it is going to be one of the most capable offroaders we have seen, with its trademark 'Crab Mode' being one of the biggest talking points.
However, you might want to save up some big bucks for this one, as it is definitely not going to be in the price range of a Silverado or a Cybertruck. With 1000 hp and a ludicrous 11,500 lb-ft of torque, the Hummer EV is all set for its deliveries here at the end of 2021.
7 RAM 1500
Another truck that's going to hit the markets in 2024, the RAM 1500 EV was announced in July this year. As part of the company/s promise to have an electric variant of each of the models across its lineup, the RAM 1500 EV caught the attention of everybody, owing to the popularity of the existing 1500 fuel-powered variant.
While nothing has been revealed yet, and we're assuming that production is far from having begun, RAM has divulged the details of the EV 1500 that is to come. The truck is set to have a whopping 500 miles of range, paired with a fast-charging rate of 150 kWh.
6 Fisker Alaska
Henrik Fisker, founder and CEO of Fisker Automotive, teased an all-electric truck by the name of Alaska at the beginning of the year, garnering attention from all gearheads due to the radical design of the truck.
Although Fisker has since kept extremely mum about the truck, choosing instead to focus on the launch and production of its crossover the Ocean, the Fisker Alaska is expected to officially be announced and put into production sometime in 2022 or early 2023. There are no power figures yet, and we expect them to be revealed only after the Alaska is announced for good.
5 Tesla Cybertruck
Perhaps the most popular and viral electric pickup on the list, Tesla sure knew how to market the Cybertruck and get people talking. Despite a less than ideal launch event that saw shares for the company dip immediately, the Cybertruck has managed to secure 200,000 deposits from would-be buyers.
A massive 9,000-pound hunk of stainless steel, the Cybertruck aims to topple the F-150's market dominance, the Cybertruck is expected to do it all. The truck is anticipated to be durable, versatile and exceptional in both its on-road and off-road performance.
4 Hercules Alpha
The new company on the block, Hercules Electric Vehicles came to be just three years ago in December 2018 and aims to produce and market an all-electric Alpha pickup truck. The Alpha's attractive exterior promises to house within itself some strong 1000 HP motors paired with great luxurious interiors.
Claimed to have a 300- range, quad-motors and, an all-wheel-drive system, the Alpha will apparently be able to hit the 0-60mph mark in a whopping 4 seconds. For those interested (just as we are!), the Alpha can be reserved for a $1500 amount.
3 Chevy Silverado EV
Announced in late 2019 by Chevrolet, the Silverado EV was expected to begin production in late 2021, although that timeline has been delayed owing to the pandemic. Early this year, Chevrolet confirmed that the Silverado EV would boast of 400 miles of range and that it would be built from the ground up as an electric vehicle.
The Chevy Silverado EV is primed to use GM's new Ultium platform as well as the battery technology, which it will share with GMC's Hummer EV truck and SUV, both. At this point, although power figures are unknown, the Silverado EV is expected to hit the markets in late 2022 or 2023.
2 Lordstown Endurance
Based out of Ohio, Lordstown Motors has begun the production of the Endurance, their quad-motor, 600-hp all-electric pickup truck. Although full production won't be ramped up until 2022, the Endurance is set to produce 1000-odd units by the end of the year, and we sure are excited to see that massive front-end in our rearview mirrors on the interstate.
The Lordstown Endurance, when it hits the market, should be good for an estimated 250 miles on a single charge. Be ready to shell out an approximate $52,000 for this beautiful electric pickup truck. The Endurance is poised to be Lordstown's sole focus, as they have no intention of going into the passenger vehicle business.
1 Ford F-150 Lightning
Yes, we saved the best for last. Early this June, Ford revealed an all-electric variant of their most popular, bestselling F-150 pickup truck, which would output around 550 hp, powered by dual motors. The RWD variant is expected to have a range of 230 miles, while the AWD variant should have 300 miles in range on a single charge, with both configurations having 775 lb-ft of torque.
In a surprising feature not seen in its rivals, the F-150 is also equipped to double as a home power source in case of an outage for up to 10 days! Expected to be on sale sometime in spring next year, the F-150 Lightning seeks to continue the F-150's legacy as the bestselling vehicle in the United States for the past four decades, and we can't wait to see if it does.