The list of projected electric pickups is growing with the introduction of the GMC Hummer EV. Legacy automakers such as Ford and Chevy, as well as startups such as Tesla, Rivian, and Bollinger, as well as other lesser-known brands, will have them soon. Here are all of the electric pickup trucks currently in development, as well as a few that are being studied or considered.
GMC Hummer EV
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The GMC Hummer EV boasts 1,000 horsepower from GM’s new Ultium electric engine development, as well as a slew of off-road capabilities, a retractable roof, Super Cruise, and the return of the Hummer moniker. The first ones will hit the road in the fall.
Tesla Cybertruck
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Last year, Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck, which had a unique design, a variety of powertrain options, and a stated range of up to 500 miles. A compressed paper dash, a bed ramp, and “shatterproof” glass are all included. Hundreds of thousands of reservations have already been made. It will be constructed in Texas.
Rivian R1T
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Rivian announced its R1T electric pickup at the end of 2018, claiming a 0-60 time of 3 seconds and a towing capacity of 11,000 pounds. Rivian’s facility in Normal, Illinois, began preproduction in September 2020.
Bollinger Motors B2
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The B2 electric pickup by Bollinger is a Class 3 off-roader with classic appearance, removable roof panels, and a distinctive “frunkgate” with a pass-through down the middle of the vehicle. It was designed for both enthusiasts and labourers, with features that let it to travel to inaccessible locations (portal axles, hydro-pneumatic suspension) and get things done (room for 40 2x4s, equipped with eight 110-volt outlets and one 220-volt outlet). The B2 Chassis Cab will also be available for fleet customization, according to Bollinger.
Ford F-150 Electric
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Since early 2019, we’ve known something was in the works. Since then, further information has been available. Ford said in June that the F-150 Electric would be available in two years. We’ve seen it tow a million pounds of train and trucks, heard it’ll have more horsepower than any previous F-150, and seen its LED-laden front end.
Chevy Silverado-Style Pickup EV
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Not to be beaten by the competition, GM has announced that it will build a Chevy electric pickup in the design of the Silverado, which will be separate from the GMC Hummer EV. We don’t know much else about it, although it should have a range of about 400 miles.
Nikola Badger
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Nikola, an electric vehicle startup, has launched the Badger truck, which comes with both battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell powertrains. Since then, GM has moved to buy a part in the company (discussions are ongoing), and Nikola has been dogged by scandal, with founder Trevor Milton quitting over fraud allegations. We’ll have to wait and watch how this plays out.
Lordstown Endurance
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Lordstown Motors has purchased GM’s old Lordstown, Ohio plant, where the Endurance electric pickup will be produced. The vehicle will have in-wheel motors with a starting price of $52,500. We’re still waiting for more information and specifications.
Hercules Alpha
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The Alpha electric pickup will be manufactured by Hercules Electric Vehicles. 1,000 horsepower, 300 miles of range, 12,000 pounds of towing, and a 0-60 time of 4 seconds are among the claims. A solar tonneau cover will also be used.
Atlis XT
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Atlis is designing the XT electric truck, which will have 6.5- and 8-foot beds, towing capacities of up to 20,000 pounds (or 35,000 with a fifth-wheel layout), a range of up to 500 miles, and a 0-60 speed of 5 seconds. The $45,000 starting price, on the other hand, would offer you a significantly less powerful configuration.
Neuron EV T.One
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The Neuron EV T.One, which was unveiled late last year at the China International Import Expo, will be built on a skateboard chassis. A fuel-cell powertrain could also be in the pipeline. We’re not holding our breath on this one, like the other two on our list.
Fisker Alaska
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Henrik Fisker posted an image of an electric pickup truck with the phrase “Alaska” across the bed in February. Then he took down the tweet. The company hinted to building a pickup several times before confirming it in July, stating that four variants would be available by 2025.
From Lucid Motors
Lucid
This isn’t confirmed, but Lucid Motors is developing a whole line of electric vehicles, including a pickup truck. “If we want to construct a longer vehicle, like a pickup or anything similar in the future, the paint facility is future-proofed for pickups,” Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson stated in August.
From Volkswagen
VW
Another hazy prospective proposal in the works, Volkswagen board member for electric mobility Thomas Ulbrich told Autoblog in August that the Amarok (the company’s lone body-on-frame truck) might theoretically be marketed as an electric vehicle. “We’re looking at what Rivian is doing since it’s hard to believe a car like the Amarok, for example, could be electrified,” he explained. “However, our inquiry and research has led us to believe that it is becoming increasingly feasible.” An Amarok-style car would be BEV if this technology becomes more strong.”
From Ram
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Ram hasn’t stated whether or not it plans to release an electric pickup. It claims it’s keeping an eye on the market but hasn’t seen enough demand yet.