{"id":27911,"date":"2024-04-14T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-14T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=27911"},"modified":"2025-04-08T22:43:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T05:43:19","slug":"electric-truck-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/gearheads\/electric-truck-showdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric truck showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

R1T vs. F-150 Lightning vs. Hummer EV vs. Cybertruck<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since the Rivian R1T hit the market as the first electric pickup truck<\/a> in 2021, three more battery-powered trucks have made it to the streets \u2014 the GMC Hummer EV, the Ford F-150 Lightning, and the Tesla Cybertruck. Millions of trucks are sold in the US each year, so it was only a matter of time before EVs broke into the segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These first electric trucks have stormed onto the scene with impressive force \u2014 all four models are extremely heavy, all are ludicrously fast for their size, and all are superb feats of engineering. Their prices range from high to downright exorbitant. They benefit from front trunks to augment the truck bed\u2019s storage, but they differ significantly when it comes to focus on traditional truck qualities and trail capabilities (remember that off-roading is prohibited with cars booked on Turo<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s discuss each electric truck, and you decide which is best \u2014 the Rivian, the Hummer EV, the Ford Lightning, or the Cybertruck. Consider the range, power, and performance \u2014 the most relevant stats for any new EV \u2014 then what truck qualities they possess, and finally the fun gimmicks that are ever-present in prestigious electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rivian R1T<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Selvy’s 2022 Rivian R1T (Morrisville, NC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Range, power, & performance<\/strong>
The Rivian boasts the best maximum range of this group \u2014 three different battery pack options allow anywhere from 270 to a terrific 410 miles per charge. The dual-motor version makes 533 horsepower, while the quad-motor R1T gets 835 horses and over 900 lb-ft of torque and needs a laughably scant 3.0 seconds to hit 60 mph \u2014 quicker than a Mustang Shelby GT500. Impressive all around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truck stuff<\/strong>
The Rivian<\/a> brand is decidedly focused on the outdoor adventure crowd. AWD is standard and the adjustable suspension provides up to 14 inches of ground clearance. Rivian owners laud the impressive trail capabilities, and there\u2019s a built-in air compressor to air your tires up or down on the go. If you head to any upscale mountain town, you\u2019re bound to see these around with tents mounted above the bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gimmicks<\/strong>
A lovely design with Rivian\u2019s signature light bars helps the R1T stand out. The clever \u201cgear tunnel\u201d storage area can come with the optional Camp Kitchen, which includes a collapsible sink, two-burner cooktop, cutlery, and more. Plus, the driver door hides a branded flashlight and a removable bluetooth speaker resides in the center console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ford F-150 Lightning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Justin’s 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning (Phoenix, AZ)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Range, power, & performance<\/strong>
The F-150 Lightning offers the lowest maximum battery range, the least power, and the slowest acceleration of these four competitors. You\u2019ll get 452 horsepower in the Standard, and 580 horses and 775 lb-ft of torque in the top level, with 230-mile and 320-mile battery packs available. However, it feels rather silly giving this Ford<\/a> work truck last place in the performance department, considering it only needs a flat four seconds to reach 60 mph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truck stuff<\/strong>
This is, of course, based on Ford\u2019s best selling F-series pickups, and it can do almost anything the gas version can do \u2014 the electric Lightning is only limited by battery range and towing capacity. It has a laundry list of jobsite-ready features, which includes a tailgate with a built-in ladder, ruler, and tool mounts. The bed has copious outlets to charge tools, there\u2019s a remarkable amount of exterior zone lighting, and the truck\u2019s on-board scale tells you how much weight you\u2019re carrying at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gimmicks<\/strong>
Of the four trucks here, the F-150 Lightning is certainly the most practical \u2014 Ford has kept this truck purpose-built and straightforward to use. Some of the work-related features could be called gimmicks, but most seem genuinely useful \u2014 Ford knows their stuff when it comes to trucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GMC Hummer EV<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Ryan’s 2023 GMC Hummer EV (Los Angeles, CA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Range, power, & performance<\/strong>
Excess is the name of the game with Hummer. This 9,600-pound behemoth packs up to 1,000 horsepower, and in WTF mode (\u201cWatts to Freedom\u201d), does the sprint to 60 in 3.3 seconds. This is positively immense acceleration, but the Hummer EV\u2019s immense size makes maneuverability as tricky as you\u2019d expect. Depending on the version, this truck maxes out between 311 and 381 miles per charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truck stuff<\/strong>
This is far from a traditional pickup \u2014 it\u2019s a Hummer and meant to draw attention<\/a> rather than serve jobsite duties. It does have a five-foot bed, but also comes in SUV form, which might be the more \u201cpractical\u201d version. The Hummer\u2019s not ideal for trails given its size, but it can be optioned with up to 18 cameras to give thorough 360-degree visibility around the truck for navigating obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gimmicks<\/strong>
Besides the prodigious power figure, Hummer EV\u2019s splashiest trick is the rear-wheel steering, which makes for tighter turning at slow speeds and allows for the \u201ccrab walk\u201d mode \u2014 where all wheels turn the same direction for diagonal driving. It doesn\u2019t seem to have a real-world use but it sure is cool. The electric Hummer also has T-top style removable roof panels that allow for open-air driving, much like the Wrangler and Bronco. And finally, the interior is festooned with moon-themed details like a topographical map of the Apollo 11 landing site on the speaker covers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tesla Cybertruck<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Hasan’s 2024 Tesla Cybertruck (San Dimas, CA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Range, power, & performance<\/strong>
Incredible acceleration is a Tesla<\/a> hallmark, and the Cybertruck is the quickest of these four very quick trucks. A 600-hp dual-motor version, called the AWD, does 3.9 seconds to 60 and maxes out at 340 miles, while the 845-hp Cyberbeast does the 60 sprint in a mind-bending 2.6 seconds with slightly reduced battery range. So it has far more punch than anyone knows what to do with, and that\u2019s really what the Cybertruck is all about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truck stuff<\/strong>
It goes without saying that this is definitely not a traditional truck<\/a>, and most will not use it for traditional truck stuff. The Cybertruck does come with 35-inch tires, and the adaptable suspension allows for a whopping 17 inches of ground clearance, so it\u2019s lightyears more rugged than your neighbor\u2019s Model 3. Like the Hummer, the Cybertruck\u2019s rear-wheel steering allows for sharp turning in parking lots, but unlike the Hummer, it can fit a standard 4×8 piece of plywood with the tailgate down. So that\u2019s something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gimmicks<\/strong>
This whole vehicle is sort of a gimmick compared to pickup trucks as we\u2019re used to them, and it\u2019s packed with Easter eggs and toys. The screen houses on-board video games like Asteroids and Centipede, a music studio of sorts with synthesized instruments and sounds you can record, and a Sketchpad feature where you create artwork on the touchscreen, which you can submit to Tesla \u201cfor critiquing.\u201d With characteristic Tesla humor, the Emissions Testing Mode emits a series of flatulence sounds through the truck\u2019s speakers and can localize it to various seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And finally there\u2019s the Cybertruck\u2019s shatter-resistant windows, which can withstand \u201cclass 4 hail\u201d and small-caliber bullets. The windows failed spectacularly in a 2019 launch event demonstration<\/a>, a moment which is memorialized in an Easter egg where you can tap and shatter the windows of the on-screen Cybertruck rendering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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