EV Trucks That Missed the Mark
Electric pickups have been hyped as the future of trucks, but not every EV hauler lives up to expectations. Die-hard truck enthusiasts already question their durability, range, and value, and some of these models make their case stronger.
#20 – Fisker Alaska (Prototype, 2025)
Fisker announced the Alaska with a 75–113 kWh battery, ~230–340 miles of range, and 4,400 lbs towing, starting near $45,000. On paper it sounds fine, but given Fisker’s financial instability and history of failed launches, skepticism is high. Without proven durability or production stability, it’s tough to take seriously.
New Fisker Alaska (2025) | $45,400 Electric Pickup | Visual Review, Planet Car News
#19 – Canoo Pickup Truck (Concept)
Canoo’s cab-forward EV pickup looks futuristic but comes with just 200 miles of range, modest ~200 hp, and an 1,800 lb payload. Pricing around $35,000–$50,000 keeps it accessible, but limited capacity and an unproven platform mean it’s more novelty than workhorse. Its startup struggles make its future uncertain.
#18 – Alpha Wolf (Concept)
The Alpha Wolf concept offers a compact EV truck vibe with ~250 miles of range, ~275 hp, and up to 3,000 lbs towing. Projected pricing around $36,000–$46,000 looks attractive, but no production timeline exists. Without real-world validation, it risks being another flashy but unrealistic startup promise.
#17 – Atlis XT (Prototype, Delayed)
Atlis claimed mind-blowing specs — 500 miles of range, 35,000 lbs towing, and battery-swap tech. Years later, it’s still vaporware, with no working production trucks on the road. Even if delivered, proposed prices of $45,000–$85,000 seem unrealistic. For now, it’s more wishful thinking than a practical EV truck.
Atlis Motor Vehicles XT Prototype Reveal - Live Stream, Motion Sickness Media
#16 – Bollinger B2 (Prototype, Revived)
The Bollinger B2 touted 614 hp, 200 miles of range, and 7,500 lbs towing, priced at $125,000. Its bare-bones, boxy design drew some fans, but short range and outrageous cost killed its chances. Even with a revival attempt, it feels more like a collector’s oddity than a real pickup.
2021 Bollinger B2 Electric Pickup Truck First Look (No Talking), MilesPerHr
#15 – Rivian R1T (2022–Present)
The R1T debuted with big hype: up to 835 hp, 314 miles of range, and 11,000 lbs towing for ~$74,000. In reality, early buyers faced software glitches, delivery delays, and real-world towing range under 100 miles. While fun and innovative, it hasn’t lived up to its premium price.
#14 – Ram 1500 REV (Upcoming 2025)
Ram promises ~500 miles of range, 654 hp, and 14,000 lbs towing with the REV, priced around $58,000+. But weight is massive, real-world range under load will shrink dramatically, and its late arrival means it’s already chasing rivals. For truck enthusiasts, it looks like style over substance.
#13 – Tesla Cybertruck (2024–Present)
The Cybertruck brought 845 hp, 11,000 lbs towing, and ~340 miles of range, priced at ~$61,000–$100,000. But buyers complain about poor build quality, visibility issues, and steep pricing. For many, it feels like a sci-fi gimmick instead of a practical truck. Towing range is still disappointing compared to claims.
#12 – Lordstown Endurance (2023)
With 440 hp and in-wheel hub motors, the Endurance offered ~174 miles of range and 6,000 lbs towing. Priced at $65,000, it was underwhelming compared to rivals. Add in recalls, financial collapse, and a company bankruptcy, and it’s remembered as one of the EV truck industry’s biggest failures.
2023 Lordstown Endurance walkaround of the electric truck, Autoblog
#11 – GMC Sierra EV Denali (2024–Upcoming)
The Sierra EV Denali brings 754 hp, 400 miles of range, and 9,500 lbs towing for ~$107,000. It’s marketed as a luxury EV, but enthusiasts scoff at the sky-high price and lack of rugged usability. For tradespeople and real truck fans, it feels like overkill wrapped in chrome.
#10 – Chevrolet Silverado EV WT (2024–Present)
With ~510 hp, 450 miles of range, and 10,000 lbs towing, the Silverado EV WT looks strong. But weighing over 8,500 lbs and priced at ~$77,000, it’s impractical for many. Real-world towing range is severely limited, and long delays frustrated early buyers who expected a real work truck.
#9 – Ramcharger EV (2025, Extended Range)
Ram’s Ramcharger EV offers ~663 hp and ~14,000 lbs towing with a range-extender gas generator. Starting near $60,000, it undermines the “EV” concept by relying on fuel backup. Truck purists call it a compromise, and EV fans call it a gimmick. It feels stuck between two worlds.
The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Is An Electric Truck That Eliminates Range Anxiety, Redline Reviews
#8 – Nikola Badger (Canceled)
The Nikola Badger claimed 600 miles of range, hydrogen-fuel-cell options, and 906 hp. Pricing was expected near $60,000–$80,000. But Nikola’s scandals and fraud investigations killed the project before it ever hit the road. It remains one of the most notorious failed EV pickup promises in history.
#7 – Hercules Alpha (Concept)
This flashy EV promised 1,000 hp, ~350 miles of range, and ~12,500 lbs towing. But no production date, no price transparency, and no working prototypes leave it firmly in “worst” territory. Truck enthusiasts roll their eyes at yet another vaporware super-EV pickup that exists only in renderings.
#6 – GMC Hummer EV Pickup (2022–Present)
The Hummer EV boasts 1,000 hp, 329 miles of range, and 11,500 lb-ft (marketing torque), with a $110,000+ price tag. At over 9,000 lbs, it’s inefficient, with towing capped at just 7,500 lbs. Critics call it more of an oversized toy than a practical pickup.
OWS Photography, Wikimedia Commons
#5 – Canoo Lifestyle Truck (Variant)
Beyond Canoo’s main pickup, its “Lifestyle Truck” variant stretches gimmick design further. With ~200 miles of range, weak towing, and limited payload, it fails the “truck” test. Starting above $40,000, it doesn’t stand a chance against proven rivals, making it another failed attempt to redefine utility.
#4 – EV Startup Wildcards (Multiple, Unproven)
Smaller players like Hercules, Alpha Motor, and other concept EV pickups continue to make bold promises: 400–500 miles of range, supercar-like horsepower, and ultra-low prices. With little proof and few prototypes, they represent the worst of the EV truck hype cycle — promises with nothing to back them.
#3 – Ford Ranger EV (Prototype/Concept)
Ford has teased electric Ranger concepts, but none have materialized. Prototypes show ~200–250 miles of range and ~7,500 lbs towing, but delays and lack of clarity keep it in limbo. Compared to Lightning’s flaws, Ranger EV risks being another underwhelming entry in Ford’s early EV playbook.
Ford's CEO says the NEW Ranger EV is a Gamechanger, The Electric Viking
#2 – GMC Sierra EV AT4 (Upcoming)
A rugged-looking variant of the Sierra EV, the AT4 promises off-road ability but brings the same heavy platform, limited real-world range, and excessive cost. With a projected price above $90,000, it’s unlikely to win over tradesmen or off-road truck enthusiasts who value practicality over electric gimmicks.
#1 – Ford F-150 Lightning (2022–Present)
The Lightning promised to be the EV truck that converted skeptics: 580 hp, up to 320 miles of range, and 10,000 lbs towing. But towing drains range to under 100 miles, winter charging is slow, and prices ballooned past $60,000. For die-hard truck fans, it’s the poster child of EV disappointment.
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