Electric vehicles (EVs) have rapidly grown in popularity over the last decade thanks to increasing model availability, falling battery costs, and heightening environmental awareness. Pickup trucks, commanding around 20% of the US auto market, are now joining the EV revolution. Major manufacturers have announced plans for all-electric trucks over the next few years, tapping into demand from both commercial fleets and individual consumers.
According to EV research firm Wood Mackenzie, annual EV truck sales in the US are projected to grow from 20,000 units in 2022 to over 800,000 by 2030.
"EV trucks check all the boxes – power, sustainability and practicality," said Pat Smith, Wood Mackenzie‘s head of EVs. "With more models hitting the market offering improved range and capabilities, we expect demand to absolutely take off by the mid-2020s."
So what EV truck options will buyers have to choose from in 2024? Here we highlight 10 all-new, upcoming electric pickups that consumers can get behind the wheel of in the next year.
Hummer EV
The audaciously styled 2024 Hummer EV Edition 1 carries the branding of the classic military-derived Hummer known for its rugged off-road abilities. But under the iconic flat-panel exterior lies a futuristic electric drivetrain generating a GM-estimated 1,000 horsepower and a stump-pulling 11,500 pounds of torque – enough to rocket it from 0-60 mph in just 3 seconds.
With a huge 200 kWh battery pack, the Hummer EV tops out at 329 miles of EPA-estimated range. It can also charge at rates up to 350 kW, adding around 100 miles of range in just 10 minutes at appropriate DC fast-charging stations. Exceptional off-road credentials like 15.9 inches of ground clearance, underbody armor, and 4-wheel steering with "Crab Mode" highlight its trail-busting capabilities.
Base models of the 2024 Hummer EV start around $108,700 – pricey but positioned as an ultra-premium offering. As one of the first EV trucks from a major manufacturer reaching market, it will surely turn heads wherever it goes.
Ford F-150 Lightning
As America‘s bestselling vehicle for over four decades running, Ford‘s F-Series pickup carries instant name recognition across the truck market. The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning slots in as the EV variant within the broader lineup. As the first full-scale battery-electric version of the F-150, Ford positions the Lightning as bringing together "power, capability and innovation" while targeting commercial customers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Two battery options power dual in-board motors: a standard-range 98 kWh pack with 232 miles of range or an extended 131 kWh option reaching 320 miles. Towing capacities hit 10,000 pounds for the larger battery. DC fast charging adds 54 miles of range in 10 minutes; an available 80 amp Ford Charge Station Pro can fully charge overnight on AC power.
With 580 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque in the top-spec Platinum model, the Lightning promises exhilarating performance – hitting 60 mph in just over 4 seconds. Plus it touts clever features like the Mega Power Frunk cargo area (with up to 14.1 cu-ft of lockable storage in front) and ability to power tools/equipment with its battery or even your home during an outage.
The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning starts around $48,000 before federal tax incentives – an attainable price point that should entice conventional truck shoppers to go electric in huge numbers.
Rivian R1T
The R1Tpickup broke ground as the first electric truck to market from a startup automaker when initial deliveries began in late 2021. For the 2024 model year, Rivian‘s quad-motor platform continues to impress with up to 835 horsepower providing 0-60 acceleration in 3 seconds flat. The fast-charging 135 kWh battery enables 314 miles of maximum driving range.
Created to be an EV from the ground up, the R1T integrates batteries into the chassis for a low center of gravity and evenly distributed weight. Off-road equipment includes a rugged air suspension system, underbody armor, tow hooks, and an innovative tank turn feature for maneuverability in tight spaces.
While not barebones basic, the Rivian R1T interior features intuitive controls, premium materials and thoughtful functionality throughout – meriting its $73,000 starting MSRP. A built-in Gear Guard security system watches over the expansive bed‘s roll-top tonneau cover to protect cargo.
For an electric truck from a young company to deliver this level of performance, innovation and product polish out of the gate is seriously impressive. The R1T sets itself apart as a uniquely compelling battery-powered pickup.
Ram 1500 Electric
After unveiling the 1500 Revolution BEV Concept last year at CES, Ram is expected to launch an all-electric 1500 pickup by 2024. This electrified version of America‘s second best-selling truck looks to combine Ram‘s hallmark capabilities and luxury features with an emissions-free electric powertrain.
Ram boasts the 1500 BEV Concept offers nearly unmatched performance: 0-60 mph in 3 seconds, 350+ miles of range, and 800V fast-charging from 10% to 100% in under 25 minutes. Further details remain closely guarded secrets though – especially regarding towing/payload ratings, battery specs, pricing and production targets.
As parent company Stellantis ramps up EV investments across its brands, count on the Ram 1500 BEV arriving to market with jaw-dropping performance and range figures aiming straight for the jugular of competitors. Ram could quickly seize a strong position in the emerging electric truck space.
Atlis XT Pickup
Atlis Motor Vehicles, a startup based in Mesa, Arizona, expects to launch its XT electric pickup by 2024. Built around an in-house modular EV platform, the Atlis XT pickup promises up to 500 miles of maximum range by utilizing bigger, thicker batteries with 25-50% more capacity density compared to current alternatives.
Atlis claims its proprietary battery cells can charge to 100% in just 15 minutes – alleviating a key pain point that holds some truck owners back from going electric. Plus the architecture enables versatile flatbed sizes and box lengths for commercial fleet applications.
The company is taking pre-orders for the 300-mile and 500-mile range models priced between $45,000-150,000 – on par or undercutting comparable pickup EV offerings already announced.
Atlis positions its in-development XT truck as a work-focused vehicle engineered for rugged dependability, equipped for off-grid adventure or able to clock serious highway miles with ease. Once production begins, this electric pickup could hit a sweet spot of capabilities and cost.
Alpha Wolf Pickup
Michigan based startup Bollinger Motors made waves in 2020 unveiling the boxy, brute force Alpha electric pickup and SUV models set for production in 2023. But with supply chain issues plaguing the auto industry, Bollinger recently announced both models are delayed until 2024.
The hotly anticipated Alpha Pickup channels military truck inspiration into a civilian off-roader evoking the beloved Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. Underneath, the Class 3 chassis packs a 120 kWh battery feeding dual motors that produce 614 hp and 668 lb-ft of torque – enough grunt for a 0-60 mph time under 4.5 seconds.
Bollinger‘s patents-pending battery pack integration and vehicle architecture maximize durability and functionality, including 10 inches of ground clearance and 5001 pounds of payload capacity. With hydraulically assisted AGLR aluminum ramp gates and pass-through storage front to rear, the Alpha platform focuses squarely on practicality.
Starting around $100,000 when deliveries begin, the 2024 Bollinger Alpha Pickup brings no-nonsense industrial appeal blended with promising electric capabilities.
Hercules Alpha
Hercules Electric Mobility, another Michigan-based startup, looks to redefine expectations for electric trucks when it launches the high-performance Hercules Alpha pickup in 2024. Founder James Breyer boasts decades of experience as lead designer on models from Atlis and Rivian – heavily influencing development of the Alpha.
Hercules nails the exaggerated super-truck styling with an imposing, futuristic aesthetic sure to turn heads. The all-electric four-motor powertrain can churn out an almost unbelievable 1,200 horsepower and massive 10,000 lb-ft torque rating. Towing capacity tops out at 15,000+ pounds – competitive with heavy duty diesel trucks.
Some uniquely compelling features include a mobile power export system, multicamera visibility, central driving display, and fighter jet-style glass canopy roof. Hercules plans to introduce the limited Founders Edition in 2024 starting around $250,000. An initial production run of 500 units will focus exclusively on the high-end, halo model before more affordable sub-brands follow.
For buyers seeking world-beating EV truck performance with exclusive ultra-luxury design and detailing, the 2024 Hercules Alpha delivers in uncompromising fashion.
Canoo Pickup
Canoo takes a radical departure from traditional pickup truck design with its creatively styled electric pickup expected to market sometime in 2023 or 2024. The lifestyle vehicle maker based in Arkansas describes this futuristic EV pickup as "quick as a sports car, chock full of utility and value that will empower owners to live life on their own terms."
Canoo focuses more on interior space utilization rather than raw performance. The cab-forward silhouette opens into a mini camper-esque rear compartment, while the bed offers modest utility. The electric motor and battery integrated fully into the chassis aim for optimal interior ergonomics. Specs remain closely guarded secrets though as production planning continues.
Pricing, battery range, horsepower/torque ratings, towing capacities and other key details should firm up when the Canoo Pickup nears an expected late 2023/early 2024 market arrival. Love it or hate it, the design presents some clever innovations – albeit straying far from the conventions truck traditionalists hold dear.
GMC Hummer EV Sierra Pickup
Following the headline-grabbing Hummer EV Edition 1 Pickup launch in late 2022, GM looks to build on that foundation with the announcement of the 2024 GMC Hummer EV Sierra Pickup. This Sierra-branded variant benefits from technical lessons already learned engineering the first Hummer revival model but in a more mainstream, market-accessible package.
The Hummer EV Sierra drops the Edition 1‘s six-figure price point down into the range of upper-trim conventional Sierra 1500 pickups. Features like a shorter wheelbase improving maneuverability plus expanded bed configurations add everyday practicality. The three-motor drive unit still promises serious all-electric muscle for worksite duties.
GMC President Duncan Aldred calls this "a smart strategy to extend the Hummer EV brand, scaling the product line and its unique styling" for a broader audience. The Hummer EV powertrain and tech bundled into a familiar Sierra pickup could hit an ideal combination of innovation plus brand familiarity – priming huge Hummer EV Sierra demand when it launches for model year 2024.
Tesla Cybertruck
The Cybertruck needs little introduction after captivating the public imagination when initially revealed back in 2019. Elon Musk positions Tesla‘s stainless-steel wedge-on-wheels pickup as better utility than a truck and more performance than a sports car – boasting up to 500+ miles of range. Yet despite opening preorders immediately, even three years later its futuristic design remains divisive among truck buyers.
Planned for initial production in early 2023 after delays, the Cybertruck should reach customer driveways sometime in 2024. Three configurations each use the same trapezoidal exoskeleton and armored glass construction but in rear-wheel drive single motor, dual-motor AWD and tri-motor AWD layouts. Performance ranges from impressive to insane: 0-60 mph as quick as 2.9 seconds with the top models, and 10,000+ pounds maximum towing capacity.
Given weak initial preorder conversion rates though, Tesla has its work cut out to convince traditional truck owners to embrace its radically different Cybertruck – despite wielding one-of-a-kind performance bragging rights as a halo product.
The Outlook for 2024 & Beyond
Major automakers and daring startups alike clearly recognize surging momentum toward electric pickups. While only a few models may make it to market by 2024, every year beyond will introduce multiple new EV truck options. By the late 2020s, analysts expect electric drivetrains will dominate new pickup sales just as they already have in other passenger vehicle segments.
"New EV trucks arriving over the next five years will offer greater capabilities plus lower acquisition and operating costs – accelerating adoption curves faster than other vehicle categories," explained EV policy research director Dr. Shirley Banks. "Especially as charging infrastructure improves and more commercial fleets electrify, annual US volumes could easily exceed 2 million trucks."
From fulfilling extreme horsepower dreams to serving worksite duties or daily commuting, zero-emissions pickups entering the market through 2024 foreshadow an all-electric trucking future arriving faster than even optimistic projections predicted just a couple years ago. Demand appears primed to shift hard toward EVs across personal, commercial and governmental fleet channels alike.
For truck owners, it‘s an undeniably exciting time. EV choices are multiplying rapidly. Prices keep dropping while vehicle ranges and charging rates increase exponentially. Whether your needs prioritize sustainability or you simply want to experience instant, massive electric torque propelling your drive, these 10 upcoming truck models make clear that the electric future for pickups has arrived.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which EV truck is expected to dominate the market?
There is no definitive market leader yet – projections point to Ford seeing high volume with the F-150 Lightning, but models from GM, Ram, Tesla and Rivian also anticipate commanding significant segments if they execute successfully. Some analysts give Rivian an advantage as the pickup designed from scratch to be electric. Startups like Atlis and Bollinger cannot yet be ruled out either if their ambitious vision delivers in capability, reliability and cost achievements.
How much will it cost to charge an EV truck on average?
Charging costs vary widely based on battery size, local electricity rates, public charging vs home charging, and other factors. As an estimate, using the U.S. average residential rate around $0.14/kWh, a full recharge might cost roughly $20-60 depending on the EV truck‘s battery capacity. Workplace and many public chargers often provide cheaper rates too.
Why are EV trucks more expensive than ICE ones?
Batteries remain one of the most expensive components of an electric vehicle. Trucks require large battery packs to deliver sufficient range while towing and hauling – often double the smaller packs used in economy EVs. Add that to existing high production costs across the auto industry currently, especially for new models. MSRPs should decrease over the next 5-10 years as scaling production volumes spread high upfront R&D and capital expenses over more units.
Which EV truck has the longest battery range?
The Rivian R1T currently reigns as the longest-range EV truck sold in the US with an official EPA rating of 314 miles in Quad-Motor AWD models. Some manufacturers claim ranges beyond this, but the 2024 model year trucks profiled here still lack final EPA confirmation. Expect several pickups to achieve 300+ mile ranges over the next few years.
What‘s the cheapest EV truck on the market today?
In the personal consumer market, that title currently goes to the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV at $27,495 including destination fees. Its 259 miles of range and 266 lb-ft of torque offer respectable usable EV capability. Work-oriented fleet models do dip lower in upfront cost but with very limited availability. Multiple truck models previewed here undercut the Bolt on specs but exceed it on MSRP. Value always depends greatly on each buyer‘s unique priorities and needs though.
