Electric Trucks 2026: Every Model Compared
The best electric truck of 2026 is the Chevrolet Silverado EV: it goes furthest, tows the most and charges the fastest. The cheapest is the Ford F-150 Lightning, from $54,780. This guide compares every electric truck on sale in 2026 — price, range, towing, power and charging.
Seven electric trucks are on sale in the US in 2026, from a $26,400 start-up pickup to a 1,025-horsepower machine. But the market is shrinking: US electric pickup sales fell 53% in 2026, and Tesla has wound down the Cybertruck programme (Gearvoniq, November 2026). The US federal $7,500 EV tax credit also ended for vehicles acquired after 30 September 2025 (Edmunds; InsideEVs) — sticker price is now the real price.
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Every electric truck of 2026, compared
| Truck | From price | Best range | Max towing | Peak power | Max charging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | $54,895 | 493 miles | 12,500 lb | 760 hp | 350 kW |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $54,780 | 320 miles | 10,000 lb | 580 hp | 150 kW |
| Rivian R1T | $69,900 | 420 miles | 11,000 lb | 1,025 hp | 220 kW |
| Tesla Cybertruck | $79,990 | 325 miles | 11,000 lb | 845 hp | 350 kW |
| GMC Sierra EV | $62,400 | 478 miles | 12,500 lb | 760 hp | 350 kW |
| GMC Hummer EV Pickup | $96,600 | 355 miles | 7,500 lb | 1,000 hp | 350 kW |
| Slate Truck | $26,400 | 150 miles | 1,000 lb | 201 hp | 120 kW |
Starting MSRPs for 2026, excluding destination fees (GM Authority; CarBuzz; tslna.com). The Silverado EV's 493 miles is a real-world test result — the longest ever by an EV — against an EPA rating of up to 450 miles.
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The 7 electric trucks of 2026, ranked
1. Chevrolet Silverado EV
The range king and our top pick. Its giant battery delivers up to 493 miles in real-world testing, it tows up to 12,500 lb — the most of any electric truck — and 350 kW charging adds about 100 miles in 10 minutes (CarBuzz; GM Authority). The WT starts at $54,895; the retail Custom at $55,395.
Good: Longest range of any EV; biggest towing; fastest charging.
Bad: Huge and heavy; top trims pass $91,000.
2. Ford F-150 Lightning
The cheapest way into an electric truck and the most normal to live with. It looks and drives like America's best-selling truck — because it is one — with 580 hp, a 14.1-cubic-foot frunk and Pro Power Onboard that turns it into a generator (CarBuzz). The Pro starts at $54,780; extended range gives 320 miles (House of American Cars).
Good: Lowest starting price; familiar F-150 usability; useful frunk and onboard power.
Bad: Slowest charging at 150 kW; 320-mile max trails GM; Ford is winding this generation down for a range-extender replacement (GM Authority).
3. Rivian R1T
The adventure pick. Smaller and more agile than the full-size trucks, with a clever gear tunnel, quad-motor versions making 1,025 hp and 1,198 lb-ft, and a 420-mile maximum range with the Max pack (House of American Cars; GM Authority). It matches the Cyberbeast's 2.6-second 0–60 sprint.
Good: Best driving experience; 420-mile range; genuine off-road ability.
Bad: From ~$70,000 to $115,000 loaded; 220 kW charging trails GM; smaller bed and cabin.
4. Tesla Cybertruck
The fastest and the most divisive. The tri-motor Cyberbeast makes about 845 hp and hits 60 mph in 2.6 seconds, the stainless-steel body and 48-volt architecture are genuinely different, and the Supercharger network remains the easiest to use (tslna.com; House of American Cars). Dual-motor starts at $79,990 with 325 miles of range.
Good: Supercar pace; best charging network; striking design.
Bad: Programme winding down; polarising looks; build quality and insurance costs draw complaints.
5. GMC Sierra EV
The Silverado EV in a smarter suit: same 350 kW charging and up to 478 miles of range, a more premium cabin, CrabWalk four-wheel steering and a midgate that extends the bed into the cabin (GM Authority; House of American Cars). From $62,400.
Good: Near-Silverado range and towing, nicer interior; useful CrabWalk off-road.
Bad: Costs more than the equivalent Silverado; top trims pass $100,000.
6. GMC Hummer EV Pickup
The showpiece. Three motors make a claimed 1,000 hp, the 212 kWh battery is one of the largest fitted to any car, and it reaches 100 km/h in about 3 seconds despite weighing over 4,000 kg (YallaMotor). It is also the only truck here officially sold in the UAE, from AED 529,100 (ZigWheels).
Good: Absurd performance and presence; 350 kW charging; officially sold in the UAE.
Bad: Enormous, heavy, expensive — from $96,600; only 7,500 lb of towing; poor efficiency.
7. Slate Truck
The wildcard. At $26,400 the Slate Truck is the cheapest electric vehicle of any kind on sale in America (MotorTrend): a deliberately simple two-seat pickup with crank windows, no paint options and almost nothing you do not need. Range is about 150 miles, towing just 1,000 lb — a city runabout with a bed, not a work truck.
Good: Half the price of any rival; refreshingly simple; cheap to run.
Bad: 150-mile range; 1,000 lb towing; delivery timing uncertain.
Towing: the range reality check
Towing is where electric trucks still hurt: real-world towing range is roughly half the empty figure — a Silverado EV towing 5,000 lb manages about 200–230 miles, a Rivian R1T 180–210 miles, a Lightning 140–170 miles (AutoEdgeView). Near maximum capacity, range falls 50–60%, leaving 100–150 miles between charges (House of American Cars). Cold weather cuts range by 15–30% below 25°F (AutoEdgeView). Tow far regularly and a diesel is still the rational choice — one reason electric trucks are only about 4.2% of new US pickup sales (EIA, via Joule).
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Charging in 2026: NACS is now the standard
NACS is now the dominant connector, and every truck here can use Tesla Superchargers, natively or with an adapter (AutoEdgeView). Speed still separates the field: GM's trucks and the Cybertruck take up to 350 kW, the Rivian R1T 220 kW, the Lightning just 150 kW, the Slate 120 kW (GM Authority; tslna.com). At home, a Level 2 charger adds 25–44 miles per hour at roughly 17 cents per kWh, far cheaper than public fast charging at 35–60 cents (Zero Carbon Drive).
What about the UK and the UAE?
In the UK there is still no mainstream electric pickup on sale: the Cybertruck is not homologated here, and Rivian does not sell here. The first expected are Chinese models such as the Riddara RD6. In the UAE the Hummer EV Pickup is officially on sale from AED 529,100, and the compact Riddara RD6 from AED 139,500 to AED 169,000 (ZigWheels). The Lightning, R1T and Cybertruck are not officially sold there — any examples are parallel imports without a manufacturer warranty.
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Which electric truck should you buy?
For most buyers, the Silverado EV is the answer: longest range, biggest towing, fastest charging, and a work-truck price below the Lightning's better trims. Buy the Lightning for the cheapest entry point and a familiar truck. Buy the Rivian R1T for the best-driving, most adventurous truck. Buy the Cybertruck only if you love the design and the Supercharger network — and accept the programme is winding down. Under $30,000, the Slate Truck is the only electric pickup at that price — just don't expect it to tow your boat.
Electric trucks 2026: FAQs
Which electric truck has the longest range?
The Chevrolet Silverado EV: up to 493 miles in independent real-world testing, EPA up to 450 miles. Next: the GMC Sierra EV at up to 478 miles and the Rivian R1T at 420 (House of American Cars; GM Authority).
How far can an electric truck tow?
Towing cuts range by roughly half: 200–230 miles from a Silverado EV towing 5,000 lb, 180–210 from a Rivian R1T, 140–170 from a Lightning. Maximum ratings are 12,500 lb (Silverado EV, Sierra EV), 11,000 lb (R1T, Cybertruck), 10,000 lb (Lightning) (AutoEdgeView; GM Authority).
Are electric trucks worth it in 2026?
If you rarely tow far and can charge at home, yes — the Silverado EV and Rivian R1T are genuinely good trucks with lower running costs than diesel rivals. If you tow heavy trailers long distances, diesel still wins on range and refuelling speed — and US electric pickup sales fell 53% in 2026 for exactly that reason (Gearvoniq).
What is the cheapest electric truck in 2026?
The Slate Truck, from $26,400 — the cheapest EV of any kind in America. Among full-size trucks, the Ford F-150 Lightning Pro is cheapest at $54,780, just under the Silverado EV WT at $54,895 (MotorTrend; CarBuzz).
Can electric trucks use Tesla Superchargers?
Yes. NACS is now the dominant connector, and all of these trucks can charge at Tesla Superchargers, natively or with an adapter (AutoEdgeView).
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