There’s a lot of buzz in the electric market right now. Automakers started off with developing electric hatches, then sedans and SUVs, and now everyone’s emphasis is on trucks. A lot of automakers are working towards building electric pickup trucks these days.

Even new entrants like Lordstown are starting their lives with pickup trucks because of the potential in the segment. There are many electric trucks arriving within the next four to five years, but here the six most anticipated electric trucks and what we know about them so far.

Chevy Electric Pickup

The group’s $2.2 billion investment in the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant is a testament to the fact that the company is finally serious about electrification.

The Chevy electric pickup truck is as mysterious as the griffin at this moment. The Bowtie has confirmed it, we’ve heard about it, but no one has seen it till date. In all certainty, it should go up against the Cybertruck and the electric Ford F-150, and logic dictates that it will wear the Silverado badge since the company won’t be branding it under GMC. The subsidiary already got the Hummer, so that’s covered. Chevrolet said the truck’s production will start in the end of 2021.

Ford F-150 Electric

While automakers like Rivian and Tesla went all guns blazing in the electric pickup truck market, the current king of the market simply kept working on new internal combustion engines. Ford was rumored to be working on the electric F-150, but it looked like the company was instead focused on rolling out the hybrid F-150 first.

The truck will be based on the next-gen F-150 and will definitely be a class apart. Ford is taking its own sweet time to launch it, so expect a wholesome package. I’m not sure if Ford is waiting for Rivian to launch the R1T and test the waters with the company in which it has invested $500 million. As for the sales, Ford can leave it to the loyal Blue Oval fans who will prefer an electric Ford truck over a Tesla or a Rivian any day.

Read more details on the 2022 Ford F-150 Electric

GMC Hummer Electric Pickup

The GMC Hummer electric truck came as a surprise to almost everyone. The truck was announced in the week preceding the Super Bowl 2020. The company has been tight-lipped about the product and hasn’t released much information on it yet.

The automaker claims the Hummer EV will be able to gallop to 60 mph from a standstill in three seconds flat. The latest information suggests that the Hummer EV will be offered with up to three powertrain options.

GMC has announced that it will debut the Hummer EV truck on May 20, 2020. In addition, the company aired a 30-second commercial during the Super Bowl where the face of the truck was revealed.

Read more details on the GMC Hummer Electric Pickup

Tesla Cybertruck

Musk’s best-kept secret was finally revealed to the world in November 2019. The truck drew polarizing opinions for its bizarre shape and design, but it has been the talk of the town when it comes to electric pickup trucks.

In the top-spec, the Cybertruck comes with a Tri-motor setup with an all-wheel-drive configuration. Tesla has announced the following specs for the top-trim that costs $69,900.

Tesla Cybertruck specifications

The Cybertruck seems to be priced brilliantly and you can expect all automakers to use this as a benchmark to compare their offerings.

Read our full review on the 2021 Tesla CyberTruck

Rivian R1T

Rivian is targeting the lifestyle market with the R1T pickup truck. The truck was unveiled a long time back and it looks pretty cool with that light bar up front. The power tailgate can be rested at various angles for enhanced utility.

It is also expected to feature Level 3 autonomy. Rivian is also promoting lifestyle accessories like pull-out kitchens, and so on, already.

The R1T will be offered with three battery pack options - 105 kWh, 135 kWh, and 180 kWh – and the biggest one will deliver a range of 400 miles on a single charge. The truck will be powered by four electric motors - one on each wheel - that produce 197 horsepower each. The R1T takes merely three seconds in its best run to hit the 60 mph mark from a standstill. Features like adjustable air suspension, a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a horizontal pass-through in the truck that serves as a storage space, and Tank Turn make it one of the most exciting trucks due for launch.

Read our full review on the 2020 Rivian R1T

Nikola Badger

Nikola dropped a bomb by announcing its entry into the crowded pickup truck market. Nikola’s CEO, Trevor Milton, offered Musk a truck design for free following the Cybertruck’s launch since it had no intentions to enter the market. However, Nikola has thrown its hat in the segment with the very same design.

Nikola says the truck will come with an independent motor setup that will help it sprint from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, which is on par with the Cybertruck. The Badger has a capacity of 17.6 pounds for the hydrogen tank. What's more, Nikola plans to install 700 hydrogen filling stations across North America. In this crowded electric pickup truck market, Nikola has just announced itself as a strong contender.

Read more details on the 2022 Nikola Badger