The full-size pickup, long the profit engine of Detroit, is going electric on a schedule few buyers expected even three years ago. Battery-powered haulers now range from proven best-sellers to radical newcomers and range-extended hybrids that carry their own gasoline generator. These eight electric and electrified pickups are on American roads today or landing in showrooms through 2026.
1. Ford F-150 Lightning: The Best-Selling Electric Pickup
Ford’s electric version of America’s favorite truck has become the best-selling electric pickup on the market, with pricing that starts around $49,780 before incentives. It pairs a familiar body with dual electric motors, and its extended-range battery is rated for roughly 320 miles between charges, according to a roundup of electric trucks. A large front trunk and the ability to power a home during outages have widened its appeal beyond early adopters.
That accessibility comes with trade-offs, since towing heavy loads sharply cuts range and public fast-charging remains uneven across much of the country. Even so, the Lightning proved a mainstream automaker could sell an electric pickup at scale.
2. Rivian R1T: The First To Market
Rivian beat every legacy automaker to the punch, putting the R1T on sale in 2021 as the first modern electric pickup a buyer could actually purchase. Higher trims are rated for up to 420 miles of range, and its quad-motor versions deliver supercar-quick acceleration alongside genuine off-road hardware, as noted in a ranking of electric pickups. Adventure-focused touches like a slide-out camp kitchen set it apart from truck-first rivals.
The startup’s early lead has narrowed as bigger manufacturers pile in, and its premium pricing keeps the R1T out of reach for many shoppers. Its survival still hinges on scaling production and holding costs down against far deeper-pocketed competitors.
3. Tesla Cybertruck: Stainless Steel And Serious Power
No pickup has divided opinion like Tesla’s Cybertruck, whose angular stainless-steel exoskeleton skips paint entirely and resists dents. The top Cyberbeast trim pairs three motors with well over 800 horsepower, launching the heavy truck to 60 mph in under three seconds, a figure highlighted in a survey of the best electric trucks. Steer-by-wire and an 11,000-pound towing rating round out its unconventional spec sheet.
Early build-quality complaints and multiple recalls have dented its reputation, and the polarizing styling limits its mainstream reach. Whether it becomes a lasting sales force or a statement piece for enthusiasts remains an open question.
4. GMC Sierra EV: A New Off-Road Trim For 2026
GMC’s electric Sierra shares its underpinnings with the Silverado EV but leans into premium Denali trappings and, for 2026, a more rugged AT4 variant aimed at off-road buyers. The lineup promises a long maximum range and a spacious interior, and the AT4’s addition broadens its appeal toward overlanding, according to a comparison of electric pickups. Four-wheel steering and a fixed glass roof carry over from the flagship model.
As a higher-priced sibling to the Chevrolet, the Sierra EV must justify its premium in a segment that is filling quickly. Its success will depend on whether luxury-minded truck buyers embrace an all-electric drivetrain for work and towing.
5. Chevrolet Silverado EV: GM’s Full-Size Electric Hauler
Chevrolet’s Silverado EV is General Motors’ volume play in the electric-truck race, built on the same Ultium battery platform as its GMC and Hummer siblings. Work-focused WT trims target fleets while higher RST versions add power and range that tops 400 miles on paper, per a guide to electric trucks. A midgate that opens into the cabin lets it carry unusually long cargo.
Its considerable size and weight mean efficiency suffers under heavy loads, and the priciest trims climb well into luxury-truck territory. For buyers who need maximum bed space and range, though, it stands among the most capable electric pickups sold.
6. GMC Hummer EV: Enormous Power And Crab Walk
The revived Hummer badge returned as an all-electric supertruck boasting up to 1,000 horsepower and a headline zero-to-60 time near three seconds. Its rear-wheel steering enables a diagonal CrabWalk mode for creeping sideways around obstacles, a trick spotlighted in a rundown of electric pickups. Removable roof panels and an off-road-ready suspension reinforce its adventure billing.
That spectacle carries a steep cost, with a curb weight past 9,000 pounds and a sticker price deep into six figures for launch trims. The massive battery blunts efficiency, making the Hummer more a technological showcase than a practical everyday hauler.
7. Ram 1500 REV: Ram’s Battery-Electric Full-Size Truck
Ram arrived late to the electric pickup fight with the 1500 REV, a fully battery-powered version of its full-size truck aimed squarely at the Lightning and Silverado EV. The company has touted an available large battery pack promising class-leading range, positioning it as a serious work and towing contender within the storied Ram pickup lineup. Frunk storage and a powered tonneau feature among its practical touches.
Ram has repeatedly pushed back the REV’s launch timing, a delay that reflects softening demand and the difficulty of electrifying heavy trucks profitably. Its eventual reception will test whether loyal Ram buyers are ready to plug in rather than fill up.
8. Ram 1500 Ramcharger: Electric Range With A Gas Backup
The Ramcharger takes a different route from pure battery trucks, pairing an electric drivetrain with an onboard gasoline engine that acts solely as a generator to recharge the battery on the move. That range-extender design targets a combined driving range far beyond most electric pickups, easing the charging anxiety that shadows the rest of the Ram truck family. The gas engine never turns the wheels directly.
For buyers wary of long charging stops or spotty rural infrastructure, the setup offers electric driving without full commitment to the plug. Critics counter that carrying a gasoline engine undercuts the simplicity and zero-emissions promise that make electric trucks appealing in the first place.
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