Electric pick-ups are fast becoming more than just an American phenomenon, with places like the UK becoming an attractive breeding ground for trucks-with-plugs thanks to new tax laws.
The US may have arguably got their first with giant battery-powered models from Ford, Tesla and GM, but Europe and China are quickly catching up with smaller and more affordable models that are just as useful and exciting.
The pick-up truck is also proving to be a favourite for start-ups too, with Rivian's R1T becoming a benchmark of the breed and firms like Slate using the pick-up as the very basis of its brand ethos.
The pick-up sector is fast becoming one of the most interesting corners of the EV world, so we've put together this list showcasing our current favourites.
Price: from $69,900 / Range: Up to 400 miles (EPA)
Arguably the electric pick-up benchmark, the Rivian R1T neatly turns the traditionally agricultural and workman-like flatbed truck concept into an object of real desire.
Built in Illinois, it combines premium SUV comfort with proper off-road ability and some genuinely clever packaging, including the famous 'Gear Tunnel' behind the rear seats. Battery sizes have varied, but the largest pack offers more than 400 miles of EPA range, while current Large Pack models start from around $81,885 in the US. It has a payload that varies between 800kg and 985kg, which is excellent for an electric pick-up.
It's not a cheap proposition, and it hasn't officially made the journey across the pond to the UK yet, but few electric trucks feel as complete. Plush, techy and genuinely useful, all wrapped up in a super-cool design, it's the electric pick-up of the moment.
Price: from $49,975 / Range: Up to 320 miles (EPA)
When Ford, which holds the title of world's best-selling pick-up with its F-Series models – decides to turn an F-150 into an electric version, it's a big deal. Big, quite literally, as the resulting F-150 Lightning is absolutely vast, particularly to we Brits.
The Lightning takes America’s favourite truck, adds a huge front boot, vehicle-to-load capability and dual-motor four-wheel drive. The Lightning used 98kWh or 131kWh usable batteries, with range up to 320 miles depending on version.
It only lasted for three years, however, with Ford axing the model in late 2025, citing high production costs and tough market conditions.
If the Rivian R1T made the electric pikc-up cool and desirable, the Tesla Cybertruck made it infamous.
Whether you think it’s genius or ridiculous, its stainless-steel body, sharp-edged styling and huge performance have made it the most talked-about electric pick-up in the world.
Current versions use a roughly 123kWh structural battery, with EPA range around 300-325 miles depending on model.It's believed the American firm has added a less expensive version in the US, priced from just under $60,000, but the Cybertruck still isn’t officially sold in the UK or Europe. Its design raises obvious homologation issues.
Price: from £19,500 (est) / Range: 240 miles (EPA)
This is easily the vehicle we are most excited about at Electrifying for ages. The Slate is the antidote to the huge and complex electric pick-up with a six-figure price tag.
Rather than chasing luxury, it’s deliberately simple, customisable and dinky. Production is expected in late 2026, and is expected here in the UK with a price tag of around £19,500!
Battery choices are expected to include 52.7kWh and 84.3kWh packs, giving around 150 miles and 240 miles of estimated range respectively.
It’s rear-wheel drive, two-door and basic by modern EV standards, but that’s exactly the point. If it reaches production as promised, it could be the first genuinely affordable electric pick-up. It's the type of vehicle the electric car industry should have come up with years ago.
KGM Musso EV
Price: from £39,995 / Range: 240 miles
Back in the UK, and the KGM Musso is one of a small handful of trucks-with-a-plug to arrive in recent months. Unlike some models featured here it's more a lifestyle-focused offering, thanks to it being based on the KGM Torres EVX electric SUV and not having a dedicated pick-up platform. It certainly stands out, especially with its long bonnet, bold grille and bright colour palette.
It has a payload of 690kg and there's self-levelling suspension, which is really useful for people who actually use their pick-ups to carry heavy stuff. Impressively, it can also tow up to 2.3 tonnes, and the tailgate can support up to 150kg. It cannot be classed as a commercial vehicle, though, thanks to having a less-than-1,000kg payload capacity.
The Musso EV gets an 80.6kWh battery pack, which gives a claimed range of 240 miles, and it comes as standard with dual motors to give permanent four-wheel drive. A 120kW maximum DC charging allows a 20-80% top-up in around 30 minutes, plus there’s also V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) allowing you to charge up other electrical devices using the Musso's battery.
The electric Hilux matters because it’s a Hilux. Toyota's pick-up is famously strong, capable and a best-seller, so it's a big deal when Toyota makes an electric version of it.
It doesn't get off to a particularly good start, however, as it only has a 59.2kWh NMC battery pack, giving a claimed range of 159 miles. Fill the loaded and tow a trailer and that range will be even less. It has a 715kg payload, which is pretty good, but it can only tow up to 1,600kg.
Twin electric motors give a pretty unremarkable 200hp, but the EV is arguably just as good off-road as diesel versions. Numerous driving modes and a high ride height means tackling the rough stuff won't be an issue. Like the KGM, it's not classed as a commercial vehicle because of its sub-1,000kg payload capacity.
Isuzu D-Max EV
Price: from £71,900 / Range: 163 miles WLTP
While the KGM Musso EV and Toyota Hilux EV can’t be classed as commercial vehicles because of their sub-1,000kg payload capacities, the Isuzu D-Max EV can. That’s because it can not only tow the same as the diesel version – 3,500kg – but it has a payload weight of 1,015kg for the Double Cab, or 1,060kg for the Extended Cab.
The EV uses the same body-on-frame construction as the diesel model, so it's tough and robust, especially off-road, but has a more sophisticated rear suspension system to deal better with the extra weight of the battery. As a result, it rides pretty well.
It too has 200hp from dual electric motors, but the 66.9kWh battery gives a very modest range of just 163 miles. The maximum DC charging speed is a pretty disappointing 50kW, too, meaning a 20-80% top-up will take 60 minutes.
Maxus eTerron 9
Price: from £65,365 / Range: 267 miles WLTP
Chinese brand Maxus has been working on electric vans and pick-ups for a while now, and the eTerron 9 is the latest and most convincing yet.
It has dual motors and four-wheel-drive, with a 102kWh LFP battery, giving a range of 267 miles, making it more credible for commercial users than the old Maxus T90 EV.
While the range is good, the tradeoff is the payload. It can manage just 620kg, but it can tow up to 3,500kg and it has clever on-board scales allowing the driver to monitor how much they're carrying.
It's a large, imposing pick-up that also has an impressive 230mm ride height - that's higher than the Isuzu D-Max EV (210mm), Toyota Hilux Electric (207mm) and KGM Musso EV (181mm).
