This sucker’s electrical… Electric Truck Roundup - Update
Electric Trucks on the horizon
Way before electric vehicles were part of our daily lives, Doc Brown and Marty McFly had a conversation about a special Delorean that went like this -
Marty: Oh, plutonium. Whoa Doc, do you mean to tell me this sucker is nuclear?!"
Doc: "No, no, no, no. This sucker's electrical.
Well, it’s not 1985 anymore and there is a Tesla at every Starbucks drive-through in town. While they might not be equipped with Flux Capacitors, electric vehicles might be the wave of the future, and with lots of companies throwing their hats in the ring, electric trucks might be the next big thing in electric vehicles.
Here is a little breakdown of some of the electric trucks that are looking to change the way we think of pickups -
F-150 Lightning - Like it or not, Ford has been the king of trucks for a long time, so it was only a matter of time before they entered the growing electric truck conversation. Ford has appropriately revived the Lightning moniker for their new all electric F-150, which is slated for a release in 2022. With the updates to the new 21 F-150 and the successful introduction of the F-150 Hybrid, an electric variant has a good shot at mass market success.
Tesla Cybertruck with truck bed exposed
Tesla Cybertruck - Tesla is the most proven name in electric vehicles, but their Cybertruck concept is a bold look that has been met with mixed reviews. Will the Cybertruck be able to gain traction with the existing truck customer, or will it just be an experimental alternate option for the devoted Tesla fanbase? Side note - this one definitely looks the most like it is going Back to the Future.
Bollinger B2 - Ambitious design and a look that is sure to be a hit with fans of the Mercedes G Class. The Bollinger B2 might be a contender for the leading luxury electric truck option.
GMC Hummer EV - With the re-introduction of the Hummer name and product line, GM is also hoping to tap into an existing customer base. While the SUV version shares a similar look to the previous Hummer product line, and will most likely be the more popular variant, the truck version will certainly find a customer base as well.
Rivian R1T Electric Truck with Factory Cab Rack
Rivian R1T - Marketing toward a younger audience with an outdoor lifestyle approach, including factory roof racks and imagery including rooftop tents, the Rivian R1T has a decent shot to be the electric alternative to the popular Toyota Tacoma for customers in this segment.
Nikola Badger - The Nikola Badger is sporty and futuristic, but still familiar. With impressive specs and unique styling the Badger might have what it takes to break away from the pack.
Lordstown Endurance - Lordstown is taking a little different approach by going after the commercial truck market. With options to bid fleets on their website, this might be the electric truck taking on the Chevy Colorado and Ford Ranger for the contractor and municipal markets.
Alpha Motors Wolf Electric Truck
Alpha Motors Wolf - With a look that says 1985 just as much as 2021, the Alpha Motors Wolf would look great in Marty McFly’s garage, and is a drastically different approach than the space age looks of the Tesla Cybertruck. Recent images have shown a kitted out extended cab version of the Wolf with a cab rack, bed extender, and accessory lighting, suggesting that the Wolf may be looking to target offroad and overlanding markets. Maybe Alpha Motors vintage looks will convince customers to try out futuristic tech.
The coming years will no doubt see a change in the way that we look at vehicles of all kinds, including trucks, and as this situation evolves it is likely that even these versions will see some changes before they hit the road. Whatever comes of these electric trucks, S-Cargo will be here to help you outfit them, because where we’re going, we still need roads, and every drive is an adventure.
Update: 1/6/2022 - Chevy Introduces the Silverado EV Electric Truck -
Silverado EV Electric Truck
We would be remiss if we didn’t include an update for the new Silverado EV, because this is a big one. The Silverado EV was unveiled today and will reportedly be available in fall of 2023. The Silverado EV boasts impressive stats, including 400 mile range, 780lb.-ft torque, and a 4.5 second 0-60 time. The Silverado EV has the heritage Silverado name attached, but styling that is more akin to the Chevy Avalanche. With a projected release a year behind the F-150 Lightning, it will be interesting to see which major domestic gains traction first in the electric truck race.
Chevrolet Silverado EV Electric Truck