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2026 Rivian R1T
$79,990 starting MSRP · 420 mi EPA range · 87 MPGe · 11,000 lbs towing
Tows up to 11,000 lbs with 420 miles of EPA range.
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The best electric trucks
Electric trucks are work trucks first. Ranked by maximum towing capacity — with EPA range alongside, because towing eats range fast. Updated October 2026.
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado
$52,800 starting MSRP · 493 mi EPA range · 68 MPGe · 8,500 lbs towing
Tows up to 8,500 lbs with 493 miles of EPA range.
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2026 GMC Sierra
$62,400 starting MSRP · 410 mi EPA range · 68 MPGe · 8,500 lbs towing
Tows up to 8,500 lbs with 410 miles of EPA range.
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2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
$61,150 starting MSRP · 320 mi EPA range · 70 MPGe · 7,700 lbs towing
Tows up to 7,700 lbs with 320 miles of EPA range.
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2025 GMC Hummer EV
$96,550 starting MSRP · 318 mi EPA range · 53 MPGe · 7,500 lbs towing
Tows up to 7,500 lbs with 318 miles of EPA range.
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2026 Tesla Cybertruck
$74,990 starting MSRP · 335 mi EPA range · 78 MPGe · 7,500 lbs towing
Tows up to 7,500 lbs with 335 miles of EPA range.
Full specs →How we rank
Every vehicle on this list is ranked by a single published number — price, EPA range, towing, or cargo — from the U.S. EPA dataset and hand-verified MSRPs. No sponsored placements, no pay-to-rank, ever. Methodology.
Questions, answered
What is the best electric truck?
By towing capacity, the ranking above. But note: towing at max capacity can cut EV range by half or more — plan charging accordingly.
Can electric trucks tow long distances?
They can, but range drops sharply under load and charging with a trailer attached is awkward at many stations. They're best for regional towing, not cross-country hauls.
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