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Electric Pickup Trucks
Electric pickup trucks are an almost exclusively North American market segment — the US is the world's largest pickup market by a wide margin, and the full-size pickup is the bestselling vehicle category in America. Electrifying pickups means electrifying the most commercially important vehicle class in the US market. That is why the F-150 Lightning, Silverado EV, Cybertruck, and Sierra EV represent some of the largest EV product bets in automotive history — and why their 2025 sales trajectories reveal so much about the state of EV adoption among the core American truck buyer.
The 2025 US electric pickup market told a stark story. Cybertruck found its volume footing at approximately 25,000 units. Silverado EV grew 52% to 11,275. But both the F-150 Lightning and Ram 1500 REV BEV were canceled entirely — Lightning production ended December 2025 after Ford declared it was never profitable at any price point; the Ram BEV was canceled September 2025 after years of delays, with the EREV Ramcharger taking the REV nameplate instead. The category that was supposed to be the gateway for traditional truck buyers into EVs has instead become a cautionary tale: Cybertruck and GM's Ultium platforms are the only BEV trucks standing in the US market entering 2026. Rivian R1T holds its enthusiast niche. Every other BEV truck is discontinued or never launched.
The fundamental purchase criteria for pickup truck buyers are towing capacity, payload, range while towing, and Pro Power / V2H export capability. These criteria are more demanding than for any other EV segment — a 400-mile range rating becomes 180-220 miles when towing a 10,000-lb trailer, which changes the entire charging stop calculus for work and lifestyle use. This page focuses on Class 1-3 consumer and light-commercial pickups. For Class 6-8 commercial trucks see Electric Trucks Overview.
2025 US Electric Pickup Sales - Full Year
Source: Cox Automotive / Kelley Blue Book Q4 2025 EV Sales Report (published January 2026). BEV only.
| Model | OEM | 2025 US Sales | YoY | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Cybertruck | Tesla | ~25,000 (est.)* | N/A (ramp year) | First full production year; dominant electric pickup segment leader; Cox/KBB reports Tesla brand total only — Cybertruck model-level split estimated from industry sources; Autovista24 reports Cybertruck at ~1.5% of Tesla 2025 US volume |
| Ford F-150 Lightning (BEV) - DISCONTINUED | Ford | 27,307 (final year) | -19% | Production ended December 2025; never profitable at any price point; Lightning name continues as EREV with gas range extender (launch 2027-2028); Pro Power Onboard 9.6 kW was the segment's most proven export power system |
| Rivian R1T | Rivian | ~24,000 (est. R1T portion of 42,098 R1 total) | -18% (R1 combined) | Adventure-focused; gear tunnel; Camp Kitchen; quad-motor option; highest off-road capability in segment; R2 launch 2026 expected to drive volume |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | GM | 11,275 | +52% | Work Truck and RST trims; 10,000-12,500 lb towing; strongest tow rating in segment; Ultium platform; fleet and consumer dual-use |
| GMC Sierra EV Denali | GM | 7,996 | +347% (from tiny base) | Denali premium positioning; 9,500-10,500 lb towing; MultiPro Tailgate; premium interior differentiates from Silverado EV |
| GMC Hummer EV Pickup | GM | 15,788 | +13% | CrabWalk; Extract Mode +6" lift; 1,000 hp Edition 1; 350-mile range; halo product establishing Ultium platform credibility |
| Ram 1500 REV (BEV) - CANCELED | Stellantis | 0 (never produced) | N/A | BEV version canceled September 2025 after multiple delays; nameplate continues as EREV (formerly Ramcharger) - 92 kWh battery + 3.6L V6 generator; 690 mile total range; 14,000 lb tow; production target H2 2026 as 2027 model |
Source: Cox Automotive / KBB Q4 2025 EV Sales Report. R1T sales estimated from combined R1 total (42,098). Cybertruck model-level data from Cox brand total.
Key Specs - US Market Models
| Model | Max Range | Max Tow | Max Payload | Export Power | Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Cybertruck (Cyberbeast) | 320 mi | 11,000 lb | 2,500 lb | 11.5 kW (240V outlets + 120V) | 800V (portal axle variant) |
| Ford F-150 Lightning (DISCONTINUED Dec 2025) | 320 mi | 10,000 lb | 2,235 lb | 9.6 kW Pro Power Onboard | 400V |
| Rivian R1T (Max Pack) | 410 mi | 11,000 lb | 1,760 lb | 11.5 kW (V2H / Camp) | 400V |
| Chevy Silverado EV (WT) | 450 mi | 10,000-12,500 lb | 1,300 lb | 10.2 kW (V2H capable) | 800V (Ultium) |
| GMC Sierra EV Denali | 440 mi | 9,500-10,500 lb | 1,400 lb | 10.2 kW (V2H capable) | 800V (Ultium) |
| Ram 1500 REV EREV (2027 est.) - BEV CANCELED | 145 mi EV / 690 mi total | 14,000 lb (target) | 2,625 lb (target) | 7.2 kW | 400V (EREV) |
| GMC Hummer EV Pickup | 350 mi | 7,500-11,500 lb | 1,300 lb | 3.2 kW | 800V (Ultium) |
Export Power & V2H - The EV Truck Differentiator
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and onboard export power are electric truck capabilities with no ICE equivalent. A truck with 9.6-11.5 kW of export power can run a jobsite, power a house during an outage, or run a campsite for days without a generator. This capability is a genuine purchase driver for contractor fleets, outdoor enthusiasts, and homeowners in storm-prone regions — and it is a capability that ICE trucks fundamentally cannot match.
Ford Pro Power Onboard (9.6 kW) - DISCONTINUED with Lightning - 240V outlet in bed plus 120V outlets in cab; most field-proven export power system in segment while Lightning was in production; the EREV Lightning successor will likely retain this capability
Rivian Camp / V2H (11.5 kW) - AC output for camp equipment; V2H with compatible equipment; Camp Mode powers accessories without draining traction battery
GM Ultium V2H (10.2 kW) - Silverado EV and Sierra EV both V2H capable with compatible home energy gateway; bidirectional charging standard on Work Truck trim
Tesla Cybertruck (11.5 kW) - 240V outlets in bed and frunk; powers home circuits via transfer switch; Tesla Energy integration for whole-home backup
Ram REV (7.2 kW) - RamBox integration; lower export power than competitors at launch; bidirectional charging capability on roadmap
Towing Reality - Range Under Load
Electric truck range ratings are EPA-tested unloaded. Towing significantly reduces effective range — typically 40-60% reduction for a full Class III trailer load. A Rivian R1T rated at 410 miles delivers approximately 150-180 miles when towing 9,000 lbs. This is the most important honest caveat for electric truck buyers planning work or adventure use cases requiring extended towing range.
Practical implications by use case:
Daily work truck (no tow) - all current electric trucks have sufficient range for typical daily contractor work; overnight depot charging is practical
Light towing (under 5,000 lbs) - manageable with current electric trucks; charging stops on longer trips every 100-150 miles
Heavy towing (8,000-14,000 lbs, long distance) - currently the most challenging use case; 100-mile towing range segments with 30-45 min DCFC stops; network of 350 kW+ chargers improving but not yet ubiquitous on all corridors
Occasional heavy tow, daily work primary - the sweet spot where electric trucks are competitive today on TCO; most contractor use cases fall here
Global Market - China & Beyond
The electric pickup truck segment outside North America is small but growing. China has domestic electric truck brands targeting commercial and consumer markets — DongFeng Rich, JAC T9 Hunter, Maxus eTERRON 9, JMC Vigus, and Foton eTunland serve the Chinese and export markets at price points well below US models. The BYD Shark EREV (extended-range electric pickup) launched in 2024 and is expanding internationally. Australian market interest is growing via Ranger EV (Ford) and Silverado EV (GM).
The pickup truck category remains structurally North American — nowhere else in the world does the body-on-frame work truck command this kind of market share and cultural significance. The global electric pickup directory below covers all known models including Chinese domestic and export platforms.
Coming Models - 2026 & Beyond
Rivian R2 (US) - smaller, more affordable Rivian platform; ~$45K target price; 2026 launch; expected to significantly expand Rivian volume; shares platform with R3 crossover
Ram 1500 REV EREV (US) - formerly the Ramcharger; BEV version canceled September 2025; EREV version (92 kWh battery + 3.6L V6 generator) targets 690 mile total range, 14,000 lb tow, 145 mile EV range; 2027 model production at Sterling Heights MI; first American EREV full-size truck
Ford F-150 Lightning EREV (US) - BEV Lightning discontinued December 2025; EREV successor with gas range extender planned for 2027-2028; Ford targeting profitability vs Lightning which lost money on every unit; Lightning nameplate preserved
Ford Ranger EV (AU/Global) - midsize electric pickup; Australia launch; built on Ranger platform; international markets where midsize trucks dominate
Chevrolet Colorado EV (US) - midsize electric pickup; expected announcement 2026; fills gap below Silverado EV
Tesla will produce an autonomous version of their Cybertruck, which already has advanced technology suited for autonomous self-driving such as steer-by-wire.
| Brand model | Towing | Dual-use | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | 10,000 - 12,500 lbs | dual-use | USA |
| DongFeng Rich | 6,600 lbs | dual-use | China |
| Foton eTunland | 7,700 lbs | dual-use | China |
| GMC Hummer EV Pickup | 7,500 - 11,500 lbs | USA | |
| GMC Sierra EV Denali | 9,500 - 10.500 lbs | dual-use | USA |
| Isuzu D-MAX EV | 7,700 lbs | dual-use | Japan |
| JAC T9 Hunter EV | 6,600 lbs | dual-use | China |
| JMC Vigus EV | 6,600 lbs | dual-use | China |
| Maxus eTERRON 9 | 7700 lbs | dual-use | China |
| Maxus Interstellar X | 7,700 lbs | dual-use | China |
| Munro M-series | 7,700 lbs | dual-use | UK |
| Radar RD6 | 6,600 lbs | dual-use | China |
| Rivian R1T | 11,000 lbs | USA | |
| Scout Terra | 10,000 lbs | Germany | |
| Slate | 1,000 lbs | USA | |
| TELO MT1 | 6,600 lbs | dual-use | USA |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 11,000 lbs | dual-use | USA |
| Toyota Hilux | 3,500 lbs | dual-use | China |
| Toyota Tacoma Electric | 6,500 lbs | dual-use | Japan |
| VinFast VF Wild | TBA lbs | Vietnam |
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