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Top 10 Electric Trucks 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Rivian R1T
Direct answer

The Rivian R1T is the best electric pickup truck for 2027, with the Chevrolet Silverado EV at #2 and the GMC Sierra EV at #3. The ranking is based on real-world range, power and towing capability, and price-to-value for buyers who can actually order one in 2027.

At a glance

#PickStarting priceBest for
1Rivian R1T$79,990 (Premium)Buyers who want the most polished, complete electric truck available
2Chevrolet Silverado EV$53,200 (2027 WT)Full-size truck buyers who want the most range for the least money
3GMC Sierra EV$62,400 (Elevation)Buyers who want Silverado EV capability with a more upscale interior
4Tesla Cybertruck$72,235 (Dual Motor AWD)Buyers who want the most distinctive, highest-performance EV truck
5GMC Hummer EV Pickup$99,895 (2X, incl. destination)Off-road buyers who want maximum power and a tank-like supertruck
6Ram 1500 REVup to 14,000 lbsBuyers who want EV driving with zero range anxiety and best-in-class towing
7Scout Terraup to 350 milesEarly adopters who want a rugged, American-built new brand with range-extender flexibility
8Toyota Hilux BEVWorld's first mass-produced midsize electric pickup; market roll-out began December 2025 across EuropeBuyers wanting a proven, body-on-frame off-road pickup now electrified by a mainstream global automaker
9Slate Truck$24,950 (Blank Slate)Buyers who want the cheapest possible new electric truck, no frills
10Telo MT1260 miles (standard), 350 miles (long range)City dwellers who want full-size-truck towing in a Mini Cooper-sized footprint

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Rivian R1T
Most range for the money
Chevrolet Silverado EV
Best towing
Ram 1500 REV
Most power
GMC Hummer EV Pickup
Cheapest
Slate Truck

The ranking

1

Rivian R1T

Rivian R1T
Answrs VerdictThe best all-around electric truck you can buy now.
Starting price: $79,990 (Premium)Horsepower: 533 hp (Premium) up to 1,025 hp (Quad)Max range: 420 miles (Premium Long Range)0-60 mph: as quick as 2.5 seconds (Quad)

The Rivian R1T starts at $79,990 (Premium) and offers 533 hp (Premium) up to 1,025 hp (Quad). It delivers a max range of 420 miles (Premium Long Range) and a 0-60 mph time as quick as 2.5 seconds (Quad). It is the best all-around electric truck you can buy now.

Go ifBuyers who want the most polished, complete electric truck available
Skip ifYou need the lowest price or maximum towing above all else
Why #1 over #2: It beats the Chevrolet Silverado EV because it is the most polished, complete electric truck available.
2

Chevrolet Silverado EV

Chevrolet Silverado EV
Answrs VerdictMost affordable full-size EV truck with class-leading range.
Starting price: $53,200 (2027 WT)Max range: up to 478 milesHorsepower: up to 725 hpMax towing: up to 12,500 lbs

The Chevrolet Silverado EV starts at $53,200 (2027 WT) and offers up to 478 miles of range. It produces up to 725 hp and tows up to 12,500 lbs. It is the most affordable full-size EV truck with class-leading range.

Go ifFull-size truck buyers who want the most range for the least money
Skip ifYou want a smaller, easier-to-park truck
Why #2 over #3: It beats the GMC Sierra EV because it is cheaper while offering the same towing capability.
3

GMC Sierra EV

GMC Sierra EV
Answrs VerdictSilverado EV's plusher, pricier sibling.
Starting price: $62,400 (Elevation)Horsepower: up to 760 hp (Denali Max Range)Max towing: up to 12,500 lbs

The GMC Sierra EV starts at $62,400 (Elevation) and offers up to 760 hp (Denali Max Range). It tows up to 12,500 lbs. It is Silverado EV's plusher, pricier sibling.

Go ifBuyers who want Silverado EV capability with a more upscale interior
Skip ifYou're on a tight budget — the Silverado EV is cheaper
Why #3 over #4: It beats the Tesla Cybertruck because it offers a more upscale interior and traditional styling.
4

Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertruck
Answrs VerdictThe most talked-about truck here, for better or worse.
Starting price: $72,235 (Dual Motor AWD)Horsepower: 845 hp (Cyberbeast)Max towing: 11,000 lbs (Premium/Cyberbeast)Top price: $99,990 (Cyberbeast)

The Tesla Cybertruck starts at $72,235 (Dual Motor AWD) and offers 845 hp (Cyberbeast). It tows 11,000 lbs (Premium/Cyberbeast) and tops out at $99,990 (Cyberbeast). It is the most talked-about truck here, for better or worse.

Go ifBuyers who want the most distinctive, highest-performance EV truck
Skip ifYou want conventional styling or a traditional steel bed
Why #4 over #5: It beats the GMC Hummer EV Pickup because it is more affordable and more efficient.
5

GMC Hummer EV Pickup

GMC Hummer EV Pickup
Answrs VerdictAn off-road supertruck with supercar-slaying power.
Starting price: $99,895 (2X, incl. destination)Horsepower: 1,000 hp (Edition 1)Max towing: up to 12,100 lbs (two-motor)

The GMC Hummer EV Pickup starts at $99,895 (2X, incl. destination) and produces 1,000 hp (Edition 1). It tows up to 12,100 lbs (two-motor). It is an off-road supertruck with supercar-slaying power.

Go ifOff-road buyers who want maximum power and a tank-like supertruck
Skip ifYou care about efficiency or a reasonable price tag
Why #5 over #6: It beats the Ram 1500 REV because it is a pure battery-electric with no onboard gas generator.
6

Ram 1500 REV

Ram 1500 REV
Answrs VerdictTowing champ that solves range anxiety with a generator.
Max towing: up to 14,000 lbsMax payload: up to 2,625 lbsHorsepower: 647 hpTotal range (targeted): up to 690 miles with onboard generator

The Ram 1500 REV tows up to 14,000 lbs and has a max payload of up to 2,625 lbs. It produces 647 hp and has a targeted total range of up to 690 miles with onboard generator. It is a towing champ that solves range anxiety with a generator.

Go ifBuyers who want EV driving with zero range anxiety and best-in-class towing
Skip ifYou want a pure battery-electric with no onboard gas generator
Why #6 over #7: It beats the Scout Terra because it is available to order now, not reserved for 2027 production.
7

Scout Terra

Scout Terra
Answrs VerdictPromising rugged newcomer, but you'll have to wait.
Electric range: up to 350 milesExtended range (with generator): 500+ miles

The Scout Terra offers up to 350 miles of electric range and 500+ miles with extended range (with generator). It is a promising rugged newcomer, but you'll have to wait.

Go ifEarly adopters who want a rugged, American-built new brand with range-extender flexibility
Skip ifYou want to buy something today, not reserve it for 2027 production
Why #7 over #8: It beats the Toyota Hilux BEV because it offers more range and is built for the US market.
8

Toyota Hilux BEV

Toyota Hilux BEV
Answrs VerdictWorld's first mass-produced midsize electric pickup, already selling
Market status: World's first mass-produced midsize electric pickup; market roll-out began December 2025 across EuropeBattery: 59.2 kWh lithium-ion pack with front and rear eAxles for permanent all-wheel driveRange (WLTP): Approximately 150-160 miles (257 km)Towing & payload: Towing capacity over 3,700 lbs (1,600 kg); payload approx. 715 kgPricing: From £42,170 ($56,500) before VAT in the UK; AUD 74,990 in Australia; NZD 81,990 in New Zealand

The Toyota Hilux BEV is the world's first mass-produced midsize electric pickup, with market roll-out beginning December 2025 across Europe. It has a 59.2 kWh lithium-ion pack with front and rear eAxles for permanent all-wheel drive, approximately 150-160 miles (WLTP) of range, towing capacity over 3,700 lbs (1,600 kg), and payload approx. 715 kg. Pricing starts from £42,170 ($56,500) before VAT in the UK, AUD 74,990 in Australia, and NZD 81,990 in New Zealand. It is already selling.

Go ifBuyers wanting a proven, body-on-frame off-road pickup now electrified by a mainstream global automaker
Skip ifYou need a long-range or heavy-duty US-market electric truck, since Hilux BEV isn't sold in the US and has modest range
Why #8 over #9: It beats the Slate Truck because it is a proven, body-on-frame off-road pickup from a mainstream global automaker.
9

Slate Truck

Slate Truck
Answrs VerdictThe most affordable truck in America, stripped to essentials.
Starting price: $24,950 (Blank Slate)Range: 205 miles

The Slate Truck starts at $24,950 (Blank Slate) and offers 205 miles of range. It is the most affordable truck in America, stripped to essentials.

Go ifBuyers who want the cheapest possible new electric truck, no frills
Skip ifYou need back seats, long range, or more than the basics
Why #9 over #10: It beats the Telo MT1 because it is cheaper and more widely available.
10

Telo MT1

Telo MT1
Answrs VerdictA tiny truck with surprisingly big towing numbers.
Range: 260 miles (standard), 350 miles (long range)Towing capacity: 6,600 lbsPayload capacity: 2,000 lbs

The Telo MT1 offers 260 miles (standard) or 350 miles (long range) of range. It tows 6,600 lbs and has a payload capacity of 2,000 lbs. It is a tiny truck with surprisingly big towing numbers.

Go ifCity dwellers who want full-size-truck towing in a Mini Cooper-sized footprint
Skip ifYou want a full-size bed or a proven, established automaker

How we ranked these

The order is decided by real-world range, power and towing capability, and price-to-value for buyers who can actually order one in 2027. Trucks that are not yet available or lack US-market sales were ranked lower. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which electric truck tows the most?

The Ram 1500 REV is rated to tow up to 14,000 lbs, the highest figure of any electric pickup on this list, ahead of the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV at up to 12,500 lbs.

Which electric truck goes the farthest on a charge?

Among pure battery-electric trucks, the Chevrolet Silverado EV offers up to 478 miles of range; the Ram 1500 REV, which uses a gas generator to extend range, targets up to 690 total miles.

Which has the lowest starting price on this list?

Slate Truck, at $24,950.

Starting price (USD) at a glance

Slate Truck$24,950
Chevrolet Silverado EV$53,200
GMC Sierra EV$62,400
Tesla Cybertruck$72,235
Rivian R1T$79,990
GMC Hummer EV Pickup$99,895
Starting price (USD), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.