If you went to sleep in 2015 and woke up today, the list of EV trucks in 2025 would feel like science fiction: silent 700-hp pickups, 400‑mile ranges, and stainless-steel wedges that look like they escaped a videogame. Underneath the spectacle, though, they’re still trucks, and you still need to know what you’re buying, especially if you’re considering a used EV pickup.
Quick note on this list
EV trucks at a glance in 2025
Electric pickup market snapshot, late 2025
In other words, the EV truck universe is still relatively small, but it spans everything from luxury lifestyle rigs to honest work trucks. For shoppers, that means you can’t just say "electric pickup" and call it a day, you need to know which kind of electric pickup you’re talking about.
Electric trucks you can buy right now
Main battery‑electric pickups on sale in the U.S.
Headline specs are approximate and focus on the trims most shoppers cross‑shop.
Rivian R1T
The Rivian R1T is the electric truck closest to an REI catalog come to life.
- Class: Midsize/"adventure" pickup
- Range: roughly 258–400+ miles depending on battery and wheels
- Towing: up to ~11,000 lbs when properly equipped
- Personality: Outdoorsy, clever storage (gear tunnel), strong off‑road chops.
Ford F‑150 Lightning
Ford’s electric F‑150 is the familiar full‑size pickup with a battery where the V8 used to live.
- Class: Full‑size pickup
- Range: roughly 240–320 miles
- Towing: up to around 10,000 lbs on certain trims
- Personality: Feels like an F‑150 you already know, with instant torque and a huge front trunk.
Chevrolet Silverado EV
GM’s electric Silverado is a clean‑sheet design with big‑battery options and some clever packaging.
- Class: Full‑size pickup
- Range: roughly 280–490 miles depending on configuration
- Towing: up to around 10,000 lbs, more in specialized trims
- Personality: Big-battery road‑trip machine; focuses on range and tech, not just posing.
GMC Sierra EV
The Sierra EV is the Silverado EV’s more luxurious twin.
- Class: Full‑size pickup
- Range: roughly 390–460 miles on early specs
- Towing: competitive with other full‑size EVs
- Personality: Premium interior, more chrome and leather, aimed at buyers cross‑shopping luxury SUVs.
Tesla Cybertruck
The stainless‑steel celebrity of the EV truck world. Equal parts sci‑fi and sandbox toy.
- Class: Full‑size pickup
- Range: ballpark low‑300‑mile range on mid trims
- Towing: in the neighborhood of 11,000 lbs on higher‑output versions
- Personality: Fast, polarizing, and surprisingly capable off‑road if you can see past the memes.
GMC Hummer EV Pickup
The Hummer EV pickup is less truck, more battery‑powered monument to excess.
- Class: Full‑size, heavy‑duty‑ish pickup
- Range: roughly low‑300‑mile territory on many trims
- Towing: strong, but its huge curb weight eats into payload and efficiency
- Personality: CrabWalk party tricks, huge presence, huge battery, small regard for subtlety.
Don’t ignore trims and wheels
Upcoming EV trucks announced for the U.S.
Notable announced EV trucks (U.S. focus)
These models are announced and in various stages of launch. Timelines and specs can slip, check the manufacturer if you’re planning around a specific date.
| Model | Brand | Target segment | Status (U.S.) | Notable notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 REV | Ram | Full‑size | Expected 2025–2026 launch | Ram’s first full‑size BEV truck; headline range target of up to ~500 miles on big‑battery versions. |
| Ram 1500 REV XR | Ram | Full‑size (range‑extended) | Announced | Adds a gasoline range‑extender to ease long‑haul range anxiety for truck buyers. |
| Smaller EV pickups (various concepts) | Ford, GM, startups | Midsize/compact | Concept/early planning | A wave of smaller, more affordable EV trucks is widely expected later in the decade. Details are still hazy. |
| Hilux BEV (global) | Toyota | Global midsize | Announced, non‑U.S. | Battery‑electric Hilux aimed at markets outside the U.S.; interesting bellwether for work‑oriented EV trucks. |
Future EV trucks are heavily concentrated in the full‑size segment.
Pre‑order carefully
How today’s EV trucks compare
Range & efficiency
- Rivian R1T and Silverado/Sierra EV lead on long‑range configurations, especially with their largest battery packs.
- F‑150 Lightning tends to land right‑sized for daily use, but heavy towing cuts range dramatically.
- Hummer EV and some Cybertruck trims deliver big power and presence but at the cost of weight and efficiency.
If you tow often, don’t obsess over headline range. Look at how the truck behaves at 60–70 mph with a trailer and headwind, that’s your real‑world world.
Towing, payload & work use
- On paper, most EV trucks tow 10,000 lbs or more. The limiting factor is often battery, not hardware.
- Payloads vary widely; check the door‑jamb sticker before you assume you can load it like a three‑quarter‑ton.
- For job‑site use, built‑in power outlets and vehicle‑to‑load features can replace a generator and justify the higher upfront cost.
For contractors, the ability to power tools off the truck all day and then charge overnight on a Level 2 charger can be worth more than one extra MPG on a gas rig.
Key things to compare between EV trucks
1. Real range in your weather
EPA numbers are a starting point. Cold winters, big wheels, roof racks, and heavy loads all chip away at range. If you live in a cold‑weather state, assume you’ll see 20–30% less on the worst days.
2. Charging curve, not just peak kW
A truck that briefly spikes at 350 kW but quickly tapers can be slower on road trips than one that holds a steady 150–200 kW. Look for independent charging tests, not just marketing numbers.
3. Bed, cab and storage tricks
Rivian’s gear tunnel, Ford’s Mega Power Frunk, GM’s midgate, these are real day‑to‑day quality‑of‑life upgrades. Make sure the clever storage works for how you actually use a truck.
4. Software and OTA updates
EV trucks are rolling computers. Over‑the‑air updates can improve range, charging, and features over time, or frustrate you if the interface is clumsy. Spend time in the menus before you sign.
Buying a used EV truck: what’s different
Here’s where things get interesting. Early Rivian R1Ts and F‑150 Lightnings are already showing up on the used market in meaningful numbers, often at a steep discount versus new. That’s a huge opportunity, if you can see past the new‑shiny hype and focus on battery health, software history, and everyday running costs.
Used EV truck vs. new: pros and cons
Depreciation has hit early EV pickups hard, but that can work in your favor.
Why a used EV truck can be a smart buy
- Massive upfront savings: Early adopters ate the steep first‑owner depreciation.
- Real‑world track record: You can see how the truck has held up in your climate.
- Software matured: Many early bugs are ironed out via OTA updates.
What to watch out for on used trucks
- Battery and fast‑charge history: Heavy DC fast‑charging can accelerate degradation.
- Towing usage: Frequent heavy towing at high speeds works the pack hard.
- Collision repairs: Not every body shop is ready for EV truck structural repairs.
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Who EV trucks are great for (and who they aren’t)
Great fit
- Homeowners with Level 2 charging who want a comfortable daily driver that occasionally tows a camper, boat, or utility trailer.
- Contractors and tradespeople who can charge overnight and value onboard power outlets more than long‑haul towing.
- Outdoor‑lifestyle buyers who road‑trip on weekends and appreciate quiet off‑road capability and instant torque.
Think twice
- Daily long‑distance towers hauling heavy loads 300+ highway miles at a stretch, diesel still works better for that use case today.
- Apartment dwellers without reliable charging, unless you have rock‑solid workplace or public‑charging options.
- Buyers on a tight budget who don’t need a pickup; a used EV crossover will usually be cheaper to buy and run.
Living with an EV truck: charging, range, and towing
The ownership experience is where EV trucks stop being abstract spec‑sheet wars and start being real life. The good news: if you can install a Level 2 home charger, day‑to‑day living with an electric pickup is often easier than with gas. The caveat: towing and cold‑weather road trips demand more planning.
- Plan for a 40‑ to 48‑amp Level 2 charger at home if possible; that’s usually enough to add 20–35 miles of range per hour overnight.
- Understand how your truck’s trip planner behaves with trailers, some models now let you enter trailer profiles to get more accurate range predictions.
- Budget extra time on winter road trips. Batteries are chemical systems, and cold chemistry is slow chemistry.
- If you’re counting on DC fast‑charging, map out non‑Tesla as well as Tesla‑NACS options along your routes; support varies by region and by brand.
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How Recharged helps you shop used EV trucks
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Electric trucks are still a young species. The list of EV trucks in 2025 is small enough to memorize, but diverse enough that the wrong choice can leave you either over‑trucked and under‑ranged, or vice versa. Treat them like what they are: tools, toys, and transportation all rolled together. If you want help navigating the trade‑offs on a used EV truck, Recharged can put hard numbers, battery health, fair pricing, charging history, behind the marketing, so you end up with a truck that works just as hard as you do, only much, much quieter.
