Electric pickup trucks are a niche but rapidly expanding market that combines the utility of a truck with environmental friendliness. Here is a list of the 12 best electric trucks for the 2022 model year.
Ford F-150 Lightning
Even though we gave the Ford F-150 Lightning the same rating as the Rivian R1T, we ultimately chose the electric pickup from the Blue Oval to take the top spot on this list due to its higher level of mass appeal. We’re specifically referring to its $41,769 starting price, which is more than $25,000 less expensive than the Rivian (note that the base 2023 F-150 Lightning will cost $7000 more).
Ford gives customers a choice between two battery packs for the Lightning: a 98.0 kWh unit that nets an a 131.0 kWh setup with a maximum driving range of 320 miles, and an EPA-rated range of 230 miles. Lightnings with the smaller pack generate 452 horsepower, while those with the larger pack generate 580. The truck can tow up to 10,000 pounds with the latter configuration.
The exterior and interior styling of the F-150 Lightning are not exclusive to the model, for better or worse. However, some of the decorations are unique to the battery-electric truck, such as the front light bar. Although the Lightning’s plastic-heavy interior is a little underwhelming in the truck’s $92,019 Platinum form, the pickup’s selection of models, low entry cost, and more than 200 miles of EPA-rated range make it a stellar combination deserving of its spot on our annual Editor’s Choice list and the top spot on this list.
Rivian R1T
The Rivian R1T was the first battery-powered pickup to hit our market, coming in slightly ahead of the other two electric trucks on this list. Due to its snazzy looks, 314 miles of estimated range according to the EPA, quick acceleration, and impressive off-roading ability, we gave it the Editor’s Choice award.
Four electric motors provide the power, which is supplied by a 128.9 kWh battery pack. The R1T accelerates to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds using its combined 835 horsepower. Despite being smaller than the electric trucks it competes with in 2022, the R1T has the highest towing capacity in this market, at 11,000 pounds.
The R1T has a genuine luxury car interior feel. Nevertheless, Rivian should have included hard buttons to complement the large touchscreen for operating basic functions like adjusting the rearview mirrors. Furthermore, we would have liked the truck to support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The R1T does, however, generally have more advantages than disadvantages.
GMC Hummer EV
The GMC Hummer EV is aware of how absurd its idea is (An electric revival of the classic gas guzzler? You’ve got to be joking), and it fully leans into the maneuver. Heck, GMC calls the truck’s launch control configuration Watts to Freedom (WTF) mode. The tri-motor, 1000-hp behemoth accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds when it is engaged. If that isn’t enough for you, check out the Hummer’s Extract Mode, which lifts the vehicle nearly 16 inches off the ground, or its Crab Walk mode, which makes use of the vehicle’s four-wheel steering system to enable the vehicle to navigate obstacles by driving diagonally around them.
The Hummer EV is outrageously expensive despite its riotous fun. Blame the fact that it will only be offered in loaded Edition 1 form for 2022 (cheaper and less powerful variations of the model will gradually become available over the course of the next few model years).
The other two electric trucks that will be on the market in 2022 have towing capacities of 12,000 and 15,000 pounds, respectively. With an estimated curb weight of more than 9,000 pounds, the Hummer is also incredibly heavy. Even so, GMC asserts that the Hummer’s enormous 212.7-kWh battery pack can propel the vehicle 329 miles when fully charged.
Tesla Cybertruck
similar to no truck—or even car—that you have ever seen before. In spite of Tesla allegedly having hundreds of thousands of pre-orders, the much-anticipated Tesla Cybertruck’s production launch date of late 2017 was postponed to 2022. Later, earlier this year, Elon declared that it would be delayed until 2023 in order to concentrate on creating the humanoid robot ‘Optimus’ instead. Because, priorities.
Nevertheless, here is what we currently know. Prices are expected to range from less than $40,000 for the single-motor, rear-drive version to $70,000 for the all-wheel-drive, tri-motor model with a theoretical range of “500+ miles,” a 1.5-tonne maximum payload, and more than six tonnes of towing capacity. Oh, and 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, according to the claim. With its toughened glass, unpainted stainless-steel body, and seating for six, Tesla insists that this is exactly how the Cybertruck will appear when it is put into production as well. Like the look?
Chevrolet Silverado EV
Chevrolet pickup trucks follow Ford pickup trucks in a manner similar to how night follows day. Furthermore, don’t even think for a second that it’s just a Silverado with a new combustion engine: it’s built from the ground up on the same electric platform as the Hummer EV.
Customers will have the choice between the bells-and-whistles-grade $105,000 RST First Edition and the less-luxurious but, er, more affordable $39,900 Work Truck (WT) when it debuts in 2023. Whereas the latter offers 510bhp and 615lb ft of torque, a 550kg payload, and a 3,650kg towing capacity, the former offers 664bhp and 780lb ft of torque, a 600kg payload, and those features. Healthy enough.
But that bed is possibly the smartest part of it all. Although it is only 5 feet and 11 inches long, when the midgate is opened, the length increases to 9 feet and 10 inches when the optional tailgate is extended.
Lordstown Endurance
Lordstown Motors is named after the Ohio town of the same name, where the business owns a former General Motors factory. At least, it did until it was recently sold to the tech company Foxconn. This should help the company’s Endurance electric pickup truck finally enter production. Good news.
With four in-wheel hub motors and a 109kWh battery for a claimed range of more than 250 miles, the Endurance is designed to be a serious work truck more akin to the F-150 than the Rivian. Starting at $52,500, prices.
Production is expected to begin later this year, with a goal of constructing 500 units overall by the end of 2022 and 2,500 units by 2023.
Atlis XT
Another American start-up vying for a piece of the electric pickup pie, Atlis unveiled its wedge-tastic XT pickup to the world back in 2019. It boasted a claimed 500-mile range that allegedly rivaled Mercedes EQS and a 15-minute full charge time. Wowsers.
The other specifications were equally impressive: 600+bhp, 12,000lb ft of torque, 0-60mph in 5.0secs, a top speed of 120mph, a payload of nearly 2.3 tonnes, and a towing capacity of almost 16 tonnes. Customers will have a choice between a 6.5- or 8-foot bed, with prices starting at $45,000 for the base model with a 125kWh battery and a 300-mile range. The top-of-the-line model, which has a 500-mile range and a 250kWh battery, starts at $69,000.
Oh, and one more thing: Atlas claims it will have a one-million-mile lifespan, which is four times as many miles as the average British driver is said to travel in a lifetime.
Alpha Wolf
Another day, another Californian EV start-up, but Alpha is off to a fast start. Back in March 2021, when it was still only a 3D rendering, we first saw the Wolf. It had transformed into a real, physical model in just five short months. Speedy work.
What is currently known is listed below. Three models are planned: the standard Wolf, the extended cab Wolf+, and the double cab SuperWolf. Customers can select either a single motor 2WD or a dual motor 4WD. According to Alpha, it can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, and its 75 kWh battery can provide a range of about 250 miles. And get this: Alpha is aiming for a starting price of just $36k (roughly). £29k), though we’ll believe it when we see it.
Edward Lee, the CEO and chief designer, told us back in January that he hoped to have a test prototype ready by the second quarter of this year, with plans to produce 25k units annually in 2023 and 50k in 2024. Check out our exclusive photo shoot below in the interim.
Edison Future EF1-T
The EdisonFuture EF1-T is notable above all for the following reasons: its solar panel roof. So it just makes sense, doesn’t it, when you think about it?
A solar cover bed is also optionally available to maximize juicing and aid in protecting any contents. This feature made its public debut in concept form at the Los Angeles Auto Show last year. Oh, and while driving as well as when the car is parked, the solar panels will charge the battery.
It’s planned to come in three variations: Three motor types are available: Single (Standard), Dual (Premium), and Triple (Super). We do know that the batteries will be capable of a range of 300, 380, and 450 miles, respectively, despite the fact that the sizes have not yet been disclosed.
A completely different question is whether the solar charging system will function as well in the UK (or even if we’ll get it) as it will in sunnier climates.
Fisker Alaska
In a tweet with the subject line “Electric pick up!,” Henrik Fisker appeared enthusiastic to share the rear view of a potential future Fisker pickup.”, but that tweet was quickly taken down.
The Alaska pickup truck from Fisker does, however, appear in a picture. There are no specifics to offer because, regrettably, there was never any other mention of this potential future pickup truck.
Canoo Pickup
Remember Canoo? The California-based (obviously) start-up made us all giddy in 2019 with its futuristic-looking microbus. The following year, this aptly named Canoo Pickup was introduced, followed by a multipurpose delivery vehicle.
comparable to vintage VW Type 2 pickups (and the recently hinted-at ID.Buzz pickup…), it offers a six-foot truck bed complete with two-foot pull out extension, a front cargo storage area that can hold tools or gear along with a fold down worktable with electrical outlets, flip-down side workbenches, hidden side steps and storage areas, and more.
According to Canoo, it will have up to 600 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque, an 816 kg payload, and a battery range of about 200 miles. It will also be available with dual or rear motors. With deliveries beginning as soon as next year, the website is already accepting pre-orders. Tempted?
Nissan Titan Electric Truck
So, for the most part, what we know about Nissan’s plans to produce an electric Titan is based on rumors. The Titan is a pickup truck sold in the American market. And that it intends to do so with Hercules’ assistance.
This would account for why the Alpha pictured above is obviously a Titan in disguise, we suppose, as the rumored deal calls for Nissan to provide conventional components for the Hercules pickup in exchange for electric technology to power the Titan.
We currently only have information on that specific Nissan electric pickup.
Conclusion
Although there aren’t many electric pickup trucks available for purchase just yet, this is quickly changing. Starting this year, a variety of all-electric trucks will be made available by both large and small automakers, giving customers a variety of options. In a few years, many of the trucks mentioned above will go on sale, and buyers will need to choose the truck that best suits their requirements and financial situation.