Cheapest Electric Trucks in 2026
Every electric pickup truck you can buy new in the US this year, sorted from cheapest base trim to most expensive. The under-$60k tier is real — but it requires accepting the Standard Range pack and a 240-mile EPA rating.
Verified May 2026.
- #1
Ford F-150 Lightning Pro
2025- MSRP
- $54,995
- EPA range
- 240 mi
- Max tow
- 7,700 lb
- DC peak
- 155 kW
The cheapest electric truck you can buy new in the US. 240 EPA miles, 7,700 lb tow rating, and a properly equipped work-truck interior. The Pro trim is fleet-focused — vinyl floor, cloth seats — but available to retail buyers. Add the Extended Range pack ($10k) for 320 miles and 10,000 lb tow if you actually need it.
- #2
Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck
2025- MSRP
- $57,095
- EPA range
- 393 mi
- Max tow
- 10,000 lb
- DC peak
- 350 kW
The 'Work Truck' trim of the Silverado EV is the cheapest 800 V truck on sale. 393 EPA miles from a 200 kWh pack, 10,000 lb tow rating, and 350 kW charging that adds 100 miles in 10 minutes. The interior is plainer than the RST but the powertrain is identical. Excellent value if you want a real long-range electric work truck.
- #3
Tesla Cybertruck LR RWD
2025- MSRP
- $69,990
- EPA range
- 350 mi
- Max tow
- 11,000 lb
- DC peak
- 250 kW
Single-motor Long Range Cybertruck. 350 EPA miles, 11,000 lb tow rating, and Supercharger access by default (it's the cheapest pull-up-and-charge electric truck in practice). Polarizing design and stainless-body quirks; everything else is a real working truck.
- #4
Rivian R1T Dual Standard
2025- MSRP
- $71,700
- EPA range
- 270 mi
- Max tow
- 11,000 lb
- DC peak
- 220 kW
The accessible R1T. 270 EPA miles from a 92 kWh pack, the same 11,000 lb tow rating as bigger Rivians, and the build quality and software experience that have made Rivian's reputation. More expensive than the Lightning Pro, but a far more refined daily driver.
- #5
GMC Sierra EV Elevation
2025- MSRP
- $71,700
- EPA range
- 390 mi
- Max tow
- 9,500 lb
- DC peak
- 350 kW
GMC's mid-trim Sierra EV. 390 EPA miles, 9,500 lb tow rating, and the same Ultium 800 V hardware as the Silverado EV — fast charging that meaningfully cuts road-trip time. The Denali Edition 1 tops out near $100k; this Elevation trim is the most-truck-for-the-money in the lineup.
- #6
Ford F-150 Lightning ER
2025- MSRP
- $77,495
- EPA range
- 320 mi
- Max tow
- 10,000 lb
- DC peak
- 155 kW
The Extended Range Lightning is the high-volume pick if you want to tow. 320 EPA miles and 10,000 lb tow rating. Onboard 'Intelligent Backup Power' turns the truck into a 9.6 kW home generator — uniquely useful in storm-prone areas.
- #7
Rivian R1T Max
2025- MSRP
- $89,900
- EPA range
- 410 mi
- Max tow
- 11,000 lb
- DC peak
- 220 kW
Max pack R1T. 410 EPA miles is the longest range on any electric truck. Premium price, but unique combination of range, towing, off-road capability, and build quality.
- #8
Chevy Silverado EV RST
2025- MSRP
- $96,495
- EPA range
- 440 mi
- Max tow
- 10,000 lb
- DC peak
- 350 kW
The high-trim Silverado EV. 440 EPA miles is the second-longest range of any EV on sale (after the Lucid Air sedan), but the price has climbed near $100k. The Work Truck version is the value pick from the same lineup.
The cheap-electric-truck market in 2026
The floor on electric trucks dropped about $10,000 between 2023 and 2026. The F-150 Lightning Pro is now in mid-$50k territory; the Silverado EV Work Truck made the long-range, 800 V experience available under $60k. These are the first electric trucks that actually compete on price with their gas equivalents — a similarly equipped gasoline F-150 XLT 4WD lands within a few thousand of the Lightning Pro.
What's still missing from the US market: a sub-$40k electric truck. The Hyundai/Kia compact-truck platform (the Kia Tasman gas truck has launched in other markets) hasn't been announced electric for the US. Telo's MT1 small electric truck has been taking deposits since 2024 but hasn't shipped. Expect this category to fill out by 2028.
Which one should you actually buy?
If you tow regularly: the Silverado EV WT or F-150 Lightning ER — long range and high tow ratings matter, and 800 V charging on the Silverado is a real advantage if you tow far. If you don't tow: the Lightning Pro or Cybertruck LR RWD — both deliver real truck-utility at the lowest prices, and the Cybertruck's Supercharger access is a quality-of-life advantage. If you want the most refined electric truck and budget isn't the constraint: the Rivian R1T Max.
Run your specific use case through the EV vs gas TCO calculator to see how the math compares to your current gasoline truck over 5 to 10 years.
Methodology & exclusions
Pulled programmatically from the shared model database: every US-available pickup truck, sorted by base-trim MSRP ascending. MSRPs exclude destination, taxes, and dealer add-ons. Pre-production and announcement-only trucks (Telo MT1, Slate Truck, second-generation Bollinger consumer products) are excluded — they're real and worth watching, but you can't drive one home today. The GMC Hummer EV is excluded because it's classified as an SUT/SUV variant and its $96k+ price puts it out of any “cheap” framing.
Frequently asked questions
Why is even the cheapest electric truck $54,995?+
Electric trucks need big batteries — 90+ kWh just to hit 240 EPA miles, because trucks are heavy and aerodynamically inefficient. A 90 kWh battery costs roughly $9–12k at fleet pricing in 2026, before the rest of the truck. The Ford F-150 Lightning Pro and Chevy Silverado EV WT are priced just above their gasoline equivalents loaded with the same equipment — the EV premium has nearly closed, but trucks are expensive vehicles regardless of powertrain.
Is the Tesla Cybertruck still polarizing in 2026?+
Yes. The stainless-steel body still attracts attention everywhere it goes; the unconventional design works for some buyers and is a dealbreaker for others. As a truck-as-tool, the Cybertruck performs well: 11,000 lb tow rating, real bed, Supercharger access, 350-mile range. As a truck-that-fits-in-with-other-trucks, it does not. Test drive before deciding.
Which is better for towing — Lightning, Cybertruck, Silverado, or R1T?+
All four are 10,000+ lb capable. The R1T has the highest combined rating (11,000 lb tow + best aerodynamics for the load); the Silverado EV has the largest battery and fastest charging, which matters more on long tows; the Lightning has the most established dealer/service network; the Cybertruck has the cheapest Supercharger experience. There's no single winner — pick on charging access in your region and dealer support.
Can I get an electric truck for under $50,000?+
Not new, not in 2026. Used examples are another story — early F-150 Lightning Pros and base Silverado EV WTs are showing up in the high-$30k to low-$40k range in many markets. Fleet returns and corporate-program turn-ins are pushing prices down. If your budget caps at $50k, the used market is your best path to an electric truck.
How was this ranking built?+
Pulled programmatically from EVMath's shared EV model file: every US-available pickup truck, sorted by MSRP ascending. We did not exclude trims based on availability — all listed trims have shipped to customers as of May 2026. The Telo MT1 small electric pickup is excluded because it has not yet started customer deliveries.
Related calculators and guides
- EV vs gas TCO calculator — compare a Lightning Pro to a comparable gas F-150 over 5/7/10 years.
- Best EVs for towing
- Cheapest non-truck EVs of 2026
- Ford EV buyer guide (F-150 Lightning).
- Rivian buyer guide (R1T).
- GM EV buyer guide (Silverado EV / Sierra EV).