The pickup truck world is being turned upside down by an onslaught of new hybrid and electric trucks entering the market. These new hybrid pickup trucks promise improved fuel mileage, more power, and much better emissions. By that same token, the newly added electric trucks bring several new zero-emissions models with excellent driving ranges and power to the mix.
There’s no denying the gas-guzzling aspects of a traditional full-size pickup truck with a V-8 engine. Many automakers are transitioning away from these larger engines by adding hybrid electric motors to V-6 or four-cylinder engines to provide as much, if not more, power than the V-8s offered.
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1 Toyota Tacoma EV – This Could Be The First Electric Toyota Truck
Three Expected Trim Levels
Before the hybrid Toyota Tacoma hits the market, there’s been buzz about a potential fully electric Tacoma to fit in the midsize pickup truck market. If Toyota creates this truck and brings it to the market before 2025, it could be the first mainstream EV midsize truck available. To date, we don’t have any specs to offer performance, towing, or payload, but an EV Tacoma has been part of the near-future conversation for Toyota.
What’s Expected Of An All-Electric Tacoma?
If a new fully electric Toyota Tacoma arrives, we expect it to be offered in three trims, SR5, TRD Off-Road, and TRD Pro, while also including impressive tech and features. This new EV Tacoma should borrow styling and features from the full-size Tundra to give it the ruggedly handsome styling we admire. In order for this new electric truck to be useful, it will need to offer much more than 200 miles of driving range and provide excellent off-road and towing capabilities.
2 Jeep Gladiator 4xe Hybrid – The Next Step In Jeep Off-Road Hybrids
Power From A Four-Cylinder Hybrid
Jeep found a formula that works and could add one of the most capable plug-in hybrid trucks to the market. The Wrangler and Grand Cherokee both utilize the 4xe trim as an impressive PHEV setup, so why not add it to the Gladiator as well? Expect the Gladiator 4xe to be an excellent hybrid electric truck.
Performance
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Horsepower |
375 hp |
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Torque |
470 lb-ft |
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Fuel Economy |
49 MPGe |
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Transmission |
8-speed automatic |
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Configuration |
2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine plus two electric motors |
The new Jeep Gladiator 4xe is confirmed and should enter production soon. Like everything else about the Gladiator, it’s borrowing the powertrain from the Wrangler 4xe to provide maximum torque and horsepower. With a new Ford Ranger hybrid on the horizon, we should be in for a treat with future hybrid pickup trucks battling for supremacy.
3 Chevrolet Silverado EV – Ready To Battle The Ford F-150 Lightning
RST First Edition And WT Models Arriving Soon
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV has been part of the electric truck conversation for far too long for it to still be a truck we’re waiting to drive. Among new electric trucks, the Silverado EV should be one of the most capable and useful. Unlike the Ford, the electric Silverado steps away from the traditional truck build to offer a strong unibody presentation.
Performance
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Horsepower |
664 hp |
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Torque |
785 lb-ft |
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Driving Range |
450 miles |
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Towing Capacity |
8,000 lbs (WT)/10,000 lbs (RST) |
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Configuration |
Dual Electric Motor, AWD |
The two trims of the Silverado EV will hit the ends of the spectrum, with the RST packed with bells and whistles and the WT providing fleet operators an excellent work truck for the daily grind. Eventually, other trims will join these two as the new Chevrolet Silverado EV works to take drivers away from the Ford F-150 Lightning.
4 Ford Ranger Hybrid – Added Power And Efficiency In The Midsize Truck Market
Could An Electric Ranger Come Next?
The midsize pickup truck market is in a serious state of flux, which could be exciting. While GM changed the Canyon and Colorado, Ford is ready to provide a hybrid version of the popular Ranger. Could this be the start of hybrid trucks in this market? With the Ranger and Tacoma entering as new hybrid trucks, the pressure is on for GM and Stellantis to step up.
Performance
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Horsepower |
315 hp |
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Torque |
400 lb-ft |
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Layout |
2.3-liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine plus a plug-in electric motor |
Rumors tell us the new Ranger PHEV won’t arrive until the 2025 model year, but Ford has fast-tracked its electric vehicles in the past. We could potentially see this new plug-in hybrid truck before the early part of 2024, making it the first in its class.
5 GMC Sierra EV – Luxurious Electric Pickup Truck Power
Unlocking Ultium Power
When the new 2024 GMC Sierra EV comes out of the gates, it will be offered in the Denali Edition 1 trim. This model is expected to have all the bells and whistles associated with the GMC name in an impressive, top-tier electric pickup truck.
Performance
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Horsepower |
754 hp |
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Torque |
785 lb-ft |
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Driving Range |
400 miles |
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Towing Capacity |
9,500 lbs |
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Layout |
Dual Electric Motor, AWD |
Using the Max Power mode, the new GMC Sierra EV can accelerate to 60 mph in only 4.5 seconds, which is pretty impressive. This new GMC truck is the third in the GM lineup of new electric pickups, giving us another competitor to challenge the F-150 Lightning.
6 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid – A New Way TO Drive The Honda Truck
Unibody Construction And Smooth, Efficient Driving
One of the most hotly anticipated new hybrid trucks is the Honda Ridgeline Hybrid. This new version of the Ridgeline was expected for 2023 but never quite got added to the mix. A hybrid version of this Honda truck makes perfect sense. The Ridgeline is the quintessential weekend warrior truck with just enough towing and capability to be useful.
Performance
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Horsepower |
300 hp |
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Torque |
300 lb-ft |
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Fuel Economy |
25 mpg combined |
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Transmission |
9-speed automatic |
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Layout |
3.5-liter V-6 engine plus hybrid electric motor |
A new hybrid Ridgeline would be much more powerful and efficient than the gas-powered model when it becomes a reality. This new Ridgeline hybrid could be the future of hybrid trucks, offering added power to increase towing and payload figures.
7 Fisker Alaska EV – Could Fisker Compete With An Electric Truck?
Whoops, I Didn’t Mean To Tweet That
The new Fisker EV lineup is moving quickly with two brand-new electric vehicles, the Ocean SUV and now the Alaska truck. Photos of the new truck weren’t supposed to be shared yet, but they were (how could that happen, wink), which means the world knows about the new truck’s existence. Although Henrik Fisker said he would delete the tweet about the Alaska
The Alaska Could Have 550 Horsepower
The new Fisker Alaska pickup truck could offer as much as 550 horsepower and bring an affordable starting price under $40,000. This new electric truck is still in the works and hasn’t technically been revealed by Fisker. Could this new electric pickup truck arrive before the end of 2024? That’s still unknown.
8 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid – This Could Be The First Midsize Hybrid Truck
Off-Road Prowess And Hybrid Performance
Toyota is on a hybrid kick, adding i-Force Max powertrains to everything from the Tundra down to the 4Runner. The new Toyota Tacoma Hybrid could be the first of the midsize hybrid pickup trucks to hit the market. Toyota has already proven it has the hybrid know-how to make this happen.
Performance
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Horsepower |
326 hp |
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Torque |
465 lb-ft |
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Towing Capacity |
6,500 lbs |
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Payload Capacity |
1,709 lbs |
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Transmission |
8-speed automatic |
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Layout |
2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine plus 48-hp electric motor |
Toyota positioned the electric motor between the engine and transmission to provide added power to the wheels at all times. Although this makes the Tacoma Hybrid a traditional hybrid truck, it adds power and efficiency to this impressive new pickup.
9 Ram 1500 REV – Revolutionizing The Electric Truck World
Being Last Isn’t Always A Bad Thing
When the new Ram 1500 REV arrives, it’s expected to provide up to 14,000 pounds of towing and 2,700 pounds of payload capacity. Both figures are tops in the electric truck market. There will be two different battery packs for the Ram electric truck, offering impressive power and speed.
Performance
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Battery Capacity |
168 kWh |
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Horsepower |
654 hp |
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Torque |
620 lb-ft |
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Driving Range |
500 miles |
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Towing Capacity |
14,000 lbs |
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Payload Capacity |
2,700 lbs |
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Layout |
Dual Electric Motor, AWD |
The larger battery will offer 229.0-kWh of capacity, but the performance details are still unknown. That said, Ram expects the 1500 REV trucks with the larger battery pack to be quick and hit 60 mph in a hurry, while the smaller battery pack provides better towing and driving range.
10 Hyundai Santa Cruz Hybrid – Compact Hybrid Unibody Driving To Keep Up
Hyundai Matches Ford Hybrid For Hybrid
When the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz hit the market, one offered a hybrid powertrain, while the other did not. The upcoming Hyundai Santa Cruz Hybrid changes this and adds two hybrid powertrains, one of which is a new plug-in hybrid truck.
Performance
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Horsepower |
340 hp |
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Torque |
195 lb-ft |
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Electric-only driving range |
33 miles (PHEV) |
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Layout |
1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine plus 1.49-kWh batter and e-motor (traditional hybrid), 13.8-kWh battery (PHEV) |
The new hybrid versions of the Santa Cruz continue utilizing the Tucson platform to bring excellent performance and efficiency figures. While we don’t have those figures yet, expect this new Hyundai hybrid truck to compete with the Maverick for compact truck dominance.
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