Newest Electric Light Duty Pickup Trucks In 2023
Electric vehicles are all the rage right now. This is especially true in the light duty pickup truck world. If you’re curious about emerging electric light duty pickup truck models, you’re not alone. However, since electric vehicles are still relatively new as far as full-scale production models go, it can be difficult to ask around for unbiased opinions about which model to buy—either for personal use or to add to your fleet.
Luckily, Commercial Truck Trader checked around to find out what people are saying about the 2023 electric light duty truck models that have already been released. Currently, there are very few battery-powered trucks currently available on the market to consumers.
However, since most manufacturers will be releasing their 2024 models after they finish tooling or retooling their assembly lines this summer, we’ll also take a look at the 2024 models that will likely be available before the end of the year.
Ford F-150 Lightning
Aside from the front light bar, there isn’t much difference to the naked eye when comparing the Ford F-150 Lightning with its gas-powered counterpart. Ford does offer a variety of packages, though, giving consumers a range of price points to choose from. The base gas-powered price of $57,869 goes up to $95,509 when opting for the electric Lightning.
The F-150 Lightning is available with two different battery pack options, including a 98.0 kWh pack with an EPA-rated range of 240 miles and a 131.0 kWh unit that provides up to 320 miles of range. The later setup, which kicks out 580-horsepower, offers a towing capacity of up to 10,000 pounds.
If acceleration is your thing, the Lightning’s name might be a misnomer. Compared with the other two vehicles previously discussed, the F-150 is still halfway down the track when the others hit 60 miles per hour, taking 6.6 seconds to get up to speed.
GMC Hummer EV
It might seem odd that the vehicle known as a gas-chugging monster is now throwing their hat in the electric vehicle ring, but here it is.
Playing off its testosterone-driven past, the GMC Hummer EV rolls off the line with an estimated curb weight of 9,000+ pounds. The newest Hummer—at least, the Edition 1 that was released last year—has some pretty cool tricks up its sleeve that might interest those who work in construction. First, its Extract Mode can raise the vehicle up nearly 16 inches off the ground for high-clearance durability. Second, Crab Walk mode will allow the truck to drive diagonally around obstacles, thanks to the four-wheel steering system.
You would think a tank like this would be sluggish off the line, but it can actually rip to 60 miles per hour in just 3.3 seconds thanks to its 1,000-horsepower, tri-motor powerplant. It falters a bit in the tugging competition, though, with only 7,500 pounds of towing capacity. You would also think something that heavy would have a limited battery range, but it can kick out 329 miles on a full charge from its gigantic 212.7-kWh battery pack.
Now for the true test of loyalty. The GMC Hummer EV comes with a base price of $110,295, although that number is expected to drop as GMC makes refinements over the coming years.
Rivian R1T
A relatively unknown contender, Rivian released their first production model electric truck in the United States in 2023 with the launch of their R1T. While Rivian might not be a household name yet, we’re pretty confident this won’t be the only new face on the block as electric vehicles become more and more popular.
It’s been said that consumers should never buy a vehicle in the first year of a new production model because the bugs haven’t been worked out yet. You can throw that advice out the window if you’re looking for a smaller truck that gets up to 328 miles of EPA-estimated range and offers a towing capacity of 11,000 pounds.
Rugged on the outside and luxurious within, the R1T can also accelerate to 60 miles per hour in just 3.3 seconds, if that sort of thing is important to you. Be prepared to shell out some bucks, though. The base price on the Rivian R1T is $74,800.
Marketplace Inventory
What’s Next?
In the coming months and model years, look for new players in the electric truck market! Some models to keep an eye on include the Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Lordstown Endurance, RAM 1500 Revolution, Tesla Cybertruck, Toyota Pickup EV, and Volkswagen Scout. While some of these might not be available until a few years down the road, Toyota, for example, has said they are planning to launch 30 electric models (both cars and trucks) between now and 2030, so we know there are many more EV options soon to come!
In the meantime, if you’re looking for a light duty truck to add to your fleet, check out our nationwide inventory of new and used commercial vehicles at CommercialTruckTrader.com.
Barrett Baker
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