How to choose an electric pickup
Range differs widely by trim, so compare the exact version: the Chevrolet Silverado EV is rated at 455 km for the LT Standard Range and 793 km for the Work Truck Max Range. The GMC HUMMER EV Pickup is the high-performance option: GMC estimates 0–96 km/h in about 2.8 s for the 3X with the 24-module battery and Watts to Freedom. To weigh a pickup against cars and SUVs, see every EV on EVSearch.
Check the towing rating of the exact trim, not the model’s headline number. Chevrolet lists the Silverado EV at up to 5,670 kg, but the longest-range Work Truck Max Range is rated lower, at 4,763 kg. Rivian lists the Rivian R1T at up to 4,990 kg. A trailer adds weight and drag, so range drops sharply while towing. Plan stops with the EV charging station map, and look for stations where you can charge without unhitching.
Winter cuts range for any EV, because the battery and cabin both need heat. Preheat while the truck is still plugged in, and leave a bigger buffer on cold highway runs. If you’re looking at a used pickup, our battery health estimator helps you judge how much capacity is left.
Truck batteries are large, so Level 2 charging at home takes longer than for a car. A full Level 2 charge takes about 11 hours 42 minutes for the Tesla Cybertruck and 13 hours 48 minutes for the Silverado EV Work Truck Max Range. The Silverado and GMC Sierra EV are also offered with a 19.2 kW onboard charger, which needs a higher-amperage home circuit. Read up on home charging before you order. On the road, public chargers explains the networks and connectors.
Several pickups can power tools or a home from the battery. The Silverado EV has 120 V and 240 V bed outlets and available home power export. Check each model page for the outlets and export power of the trim you’re considering.
A heavy pickup uses more electricity per kilometre than a car, so check its rating before you estimate costs. NRCan rates the Cybertruck Premium at 26.7 kWh/100 km and the Silverado EV Work Truck Max Range at 30.7 kWh/100 km. Use those figures in the charging cost calculator. For rebates, see current EV incentives. The federal Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) only covers vehicles made in Canada or in a country with a free-trade agreement with Canada. Vehicles not made in Canada must also stay under a $50,000 cap on the final transaction price.
