The Tesla Cybertruck concept vehicle unveiled in 2019 looked like a cyberpunk-inspired, futuristic, armored vehicle that would never see the light of day. However, Elon Musk and the folks at Tesla proved all his critics wrong by building the first Cybertruck in July 2023 at the company’s Gigafactory in Texas.
In the third quarter of 2024, Tesla sold 16,692 units of the Cybertruck, making it the third-best-selling EV in the US in Q3 2024. Therefore, it is safe to say that this truck is here to stay.
The Tesla Cybertruck’s capabilities are impressive – a towing capacity of up to 11,000 pounds, a 325-mile driving range, up to 845 horsepower, and zero to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds (Cyberbeast models only). However, several other vehicles are just as capable as this truck, some of which are way cheaper, bearing in mind that the Cybertruck starts at $79,990. Here are 13 of the strongest contenders.
Rivian R1T
The Rivian R1T all-electric midsize pickup truck was Motortrend’s “2022 Truck of the Year” and earned JD Power’s highest satisfaction ranking in 2023. It offers noteworthy all-around value and can tow up to 11,000 pounds despite being smaller than the Cybertruck.
The R1T, which starts at $69,900, offers a 1,764-pound max payload capacity and does better in the driving range department, offering 420 miles of range on a single recharge.
In terms of performance, the fastest RIT model is marginally quicker than the Cybertruck Cyberbeast, accelerating from zero to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
Ford F-150 Lightning
Unlike the Tesla Cybertruck, which was built from the ground up as an electric truck, the Ford F-150 Lightning is based on the gasoline-powered F-150 truck. It can deliver up to 320 miles of range with a 131-kWh battery pack.
Lower Lighting trim models feature a smaller 98.0-kWh battery that provides up to 230 miles of range. The Ford F-150 Lighting is also the quickest F-150 truck you can buy. Its 580-hp models boast a zero-to-60 mph time of up to 4 seconds with the larger battery. This truck closely matches the Cybertruck with its 10,000-pound rating regarding towing capacity. The Ford F-150 Lightning also makes more sense with its $62,995 starting price.
GMC Hummer EV
The GMC Hummer EV starts at $96,550 and is as outrageous as the Cybertruck with its 9,640-pound kerb weight. Despite its mammoth size, the Hummer EV is surprisingly swift and capable of sprinting from zero to 60 mph in 3 seconds when equipped with three electric motors. In terms of hauling and towing capability, this truck can carry up to 1,300 pounds and tow up to 12,000 pounds.
When fully charged, this truck offers up to 367 miles of range. Where the Hummer EV shines is off-road capability. With its 10.2-inch ground clearance, large, knobby tires, e4WD system, and optional front and rear driver-selectable electronically-locking differentials, this truck can traverse any terrain.
Chevrolet Silverado EV
The Chevrolet Silverado EV is based on a modified version of the GM BT1 platform that underpins the GMC Hummer EV. This allows for a large battery pack.
This truck offers an impressive 460-mile EV driving range and an impressive maximum towing capacity of 12,500 pounds. In terms of performance, its dual-motor powertrain delivers up to 760 horsepower and 785 lb.-ft. of torque, which facilitates a zero-to-60mph time of 4.5 seconds. The Chevrolet Silverado EV starts at $73,100.
Ram 1500 REV
The Ram 1500 REV is also a worthy alternative to the Tesla Cybertruck. It is built on a new, BEV-specific STLA frame platform with provisions for a standard 168kWh battery pack or an optional 229kWh battery pack. With the larger battery pack, this truck offers a driving range of up to 500 miles—one of the most extended driving ranges on this list.
The Ram 1500 REV also excels in the capability department, offering maximum towing and payload capacities of 14,000 pounds and 2,625 pounds, respectively. The best part is that this truck will start at $58,000.
Lordstown Endurance
Nu Ride Inc. (formerly Lordstown Motors) is one of the newest automakers in the industry, and the Lordstown Endurance is its first electric pickup truck offering. The Endurance is targeted at the commercial fleet market, featuring a four-motor powertrain designed to offer reliability and low maintenance costs.
This powertrain produces 440 horsepower to propel this truck from zero to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. Also worth noting is that the 2023 Endurance starts at $60,375 and can tow up to 8,000 pounds.
Edison Future EF1-T
The Edison Future EF1-T is another new electric truck on the market, and its exterior design is similar to that of the Tesla Cybertrunk. Edison Future has designed the EF1-T to be a multi-purpose truck, meaning that it is refined enough to be a family hauler and capable enough to handle commercial fleet tasks. The EF1-T is available in single-motor Standard, dual-motor Premium, and tri-motor Super trims, with the Super models delivering 450 miles of range and zero-to-60mph times of just 3.9 seconds.
GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1
The GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 electric pickup truck shares much with the Chevrolet Silverado EV. It is only available with a dual-motor powertrain (one motor on each axle), which facilitates all-wheel drive and an output of 754 hp and 785 lb.-ft. of torque.
This truck also offers a maximum driving range of 440 miles and can tow up to 10,000 pounds. Also worth noting is that because this truck is a ‘Denali Edition’ truck, it offers a luxurious, feature-filled cabin with soft-touch leather, real wood trim, an advanced 16.8-inch diagonal center touch-screen system, a panoramic fixed glass roof, a Bose premium 7-speaker audio system, and more.
Canoo Pickup Truck
The Canoo Pickup truck is smaller than many of the trucks on this list, but it offers solid capability and utility. It is available in single rear motor or dual motor powertrain configurations, the latter capable of delivering outputs of up to 600 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque.
The Canoo Pickup truck can also carry up to 1,800 pounds. Despite being just 184 inches long, it offers a 6-foot-long cargo bed that can be extended to eight feet when appropriately equipped. This truck also offers an EV driving range of 200 miles.
Atlis XT Pickup Truck
Atlis Motor Vehicles, a new contender in the EV manufacturing industry, unveiled its Atlis XT pickup truck concept vehicle in 2019. According to the company, this truck offers a range of up to 500 miles when equipped with a 250 kWh battery pack. There is also a smaller 125 kWh battery option.
Atlis Motor Vehicles claims it can recharge any of these batteries in just 15 minutes using its 1.5-megawatt Atlis Advanced Charging (AAC) system. Other things worth noting are that the Atlis XT pickup truck models are equipped with four independent electric motors that achieve an output of 600 hp and 12,000 lb.-ft. of torque. Altis also says that the truck can tow up to 31,800 pounds (15.9 tons).
Fisker Alaska
The Fisker Alaska is another new entrant in the US all-electric pickup truck market. Fisker Inc. refers to it as its ‘everything’ vehicle, meaning that it is designed to offer driver engagement, comfort, and practicality as a passenger vehicle while also being a competent cargo hauler and tower.
It can be had with a 75 kWh and 113 kWh battery pack, the latter offering a driving range of up to 340 miles. The Alaska also comes with a 4.5-foot-long cargo bed that can be extended to 7.5 feet thanks to a handy Houdini partition between the cabin and the cargo bed that can be dropped down. Also worth noting is that the Alaska’s price starts at just $45,400.
Alpha Wolf
The Alpha Wolf all-electric compact pickup truck is not as big as the Tesla Cybertruck, but it offers compelling off-road capability with its high ground clearance and large, off-road wheels and tires. This truck is available in 2-door and 4-door configurations and can also be had in single motor (RWD) or dual motor (AWD) options. The dual-motor models are estimated to launch from zero to 60 mph in 4.2-4.8s.
It Comes Down to Your Preferences
If you are looking for a capable and highly efficient all-electric pickup truck, there are cheaper and more capable alternatives to the Tesla Cybertruck on the market. However, it cannot be denied that the Cybertruck has an air of novelty that makes people stop and stare whenever they spot it. Ultimately, it comes down to your preferences because any of the trucks on this list can serve you just as well.
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