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- By 2025, thousands of American drivers will have purchased electric pickup trucks.
- Three brands stood out in electric truck sales.
A few years ago, the idea of a practical all-electric pickup truck seemed preposterous to some drivers. Thanks to advances in technology, thousands of Americans today buy and drive high-performance electric trucks from popular car brands.
The year isn’t over yet, but there are some electric pickup truck models that are clearly standouts in terms of sales. These electric trucks are this year’s best sellers, and their specs show they beat out their major rivals.
3. Chevrolet Silverado EV outperforms some competitors
General Motors is refusing to be left out of the race to produce the best electric pickup truck. America’s Big Three automakers produce multiple electric trucks across their portfolio of brands. The most popular of these options is the Chevrolet-branded Silverado EV. It will be the third most popular electric truck in 2025, according to Kelley Blue Book sales data.
Pricing for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV starts at $75,195. It produces 510 horsepower. The Silverado EV has a standard range of 452 miles.
Chevrolet offers several Silverado EV configurations with larger battery packs and more standard features. The 2026 model year introduces a more affordable WT (Work Truck) base model, starting at $54,895. Chevrolet’s new base model, the Silverado EV, could give the F-150 Lightning a run for its money in the coming years.
2. Tesla Cybertruck ranks second in EV truck sales
According to Forbes magazine, Tesla’s Cybertruck received an astronomical amount of pre-orders when it first launched. Although only a small percentage of pre-orders were actually purchased, the Cybertruck still has impressive sales numbers for its segment.
Prices for the Tesla Cybertruck start at $79,990 (the most expensive of the three). It produces 593 horsepower. This electric pickup has an estimated range of 325 miles.
Tesla’s Cybertruck was one of the most anticipated EVs before its release, but the hype quickly dissipated once the truck actually hit the market. It’s a niche within a niche, and even a rare vehicle like an electric truck has a bold design.
1. Ford’s F-150 Lightning will be the best-selling electric truck in 2025
Ford has produced the best-selling electric truck of 2025 so far, and will likely take the title of most popular electric truck of the year as 2025 draws to a close. The F-150 sticks to the formula of the Blue Oval’s winning F-150, inspiring an icon rather than reinventing the wheel.
Prices for the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning start at $54,780. It produces 452 horsepower. The standard mileage for this pickup is 240 miles.
MotorTrend calls the F-150 Lightning “powerful and fast,” giving the electric truck a high score in its value category. The F-150 Lightning is the best electric truck available this year, according to Kelley Blue Book sales data. If you’re looking for an electric truck that looks and drives like a typical gas truck, the Lightning is a great place to start.
