The best electric cars are coming to replace your Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux: the electric car revolution is coming!

Tesla's Cybertruck may be the most famous all-electric workhorse on the horizon, but it's not the only one.

The very idea of ​​an electric laptop seemed ridiculous a few years ago. Even our politicians used the concept of electrification as a tactic to intimidate traditionalists during the last election.

But the thing is, electric motorcycles are just around the corner to meet the needs of traders and adventurers alike.

While there are questions about range, given that some motorcycle owners have to travel long distances, the fact remains that battery-powered motorcycles will be able to offer impressive towing power thanks to the high torque generated by electric motors.

Here are some of the loudest electric cars and pickup trucks (as the Americans prefer to call them) that are likely to hit us in the not too distant future.

Ford F Series

Let's start with the biggest name among big trucks. Ford and its F-Series range (F-150, F-250, etc.) are arguably the most important vehicle under development by Blue Oval.

Forget the Mustang Mach-E, if Ford gets the electric F-Series right, it could change people's attitudes towards electric vehicles while making America's most popular new car gas-free.

While the company has been loud about its plans for an F-series electric car, there have been few details so far. The biggest clue to what we can expect is a promo video released by Ford in 2019 that showed the current F-150 fitted with a prototype electric powertrain towing a 500,000+ kg freight train. While this far exceeds the capabilities of a stock car, it offers a towing capacity well in excess of the typical 3500 lbs we currently expect. It also shows that Ford is serious about making the electric F-series a serious workhorse.

While Ford Australia has long resisted the temptation to sell the F-150 in Australia, citing the similarity in performance and payload to the Ranger, as well as the lack of a right-hand drive. Perhaps the addition of an electric version and the growing popularity of big American pickups will change their minds.

Rivian R1T

You may not be familiar with the Rivian name yet, but if the American company maintains its current trajectory, you will soon be familiar. The company has yet to release a production vehicle, but its R1S electric SUVs and R1T concepts have made such a strong impression that Amazon has invested US$700 million and Ford another US$500 million.

There are good reasons to be excited, the R1T looks like it will appeal to off-road adventurers thanks to its combination of capability and practicality thanks to its thoughtful design. The body includes a unique storage space between the cab and sump, and the company claims to have developed a "tank turn" feature that allows the car to literally turn in place.

This was announced by chief engineer Brian Geis. Cars Guide in 2019: “We really focused on the off-road capabilities of these vehicles. We've got 14" dynamic ground clearance, we've got a structural floor, we've got permanent 45WD so we can climb 60 degree climbs and we can go from zero to 96 mph (3.0 km/h) in XNUMX seconds. seconds.

“I can tow 10,000 4.5 pounds (400 tons). I have a tent that I can throw on the back of a truck, I have a range of 643 miles (XNUMX km), I have full-time four-wheel drive so I can do everything that another car can, and then some.”

The R1T is due to launch in the US in 2020, and Mr Geise confirmed that an Australian launch was planned after that, which could mean 2021, but likely 2022 given pent-up demand in the local market.

Tesla Cybertruck

While Ford and Rivian are fairly conventional vehicles, Tesla's entry into the pickup truck market is definitely not. Following the success of its stylish and fast-moving Model S, Model X and Model 3 models, Tesla opted for angles and ultra-high-strength stainless steel.

The Cybertruck will be available with three powertrain options - single-engine rear-wheel drive, twin-engine all-wheel drive, and three-engine all-wheel drive. The three-motor engine will reportedly be able to hit 0 km/h in just 60 seconds, despite its boxy lines.

The company also says the production three-engine will have a range of 805 km on a full charge, the twin-engine 483 km, and the single-engine 402 km.

Tesla claims that with its self-levelling air suspension and short overhangs, the Cybertruck will still be a capable off-road vehicle. And it has to be a respectable workhorse too, with a single-engine model having a towing capacity of 3402kg, while a three-engine one has up to 6350kg.

When the Cybertruck will arrive in Australia is still unclear, despite being introduced in November 2019, it is not expected to go on sale in the US until the end of 2021. Given delays in the release of the RHD Model 3 (and reports of over 200,000 pre-orders in the US), we may not see it until 2023 or later.

GMC Hummer

We haven't seen anything but a long shot yet, but General Motors is reportedly close to unveiling its first electric pickup truck. Last week, former Holden boss Mark Reuss announced a $2.2 billion investment to upgrade its Detroit-Hamtramck plant to produce a new generation of electric pickups and SUVs.

Rumor has it that the first model to roll off the assembly line will be a pickup truck that will revive the Hummer nameplate. It is believed that it will return as a sub-brand, as part of the GMC range, and not as a separate brand, as it used to be.

But this will only be the beginning, as GM will announce that it wants a range of battery-powered pickups and SUVs.

“With this investment, GM is taking a big step forward in making our vision of an all-electric future a reality,” Reuss said. “Our electric pickup truck will be the first of several electric truck options we will build in Detroit-Hamtramck over the next few years.”

Rumor has it that the GMC Sierra could get an electric version as early as 2023, which could mean the popular Chevrolet Silverado (the Ford F-Series archrival and the GMC Sierra's mechanical twin) could also be in line for the transition.

Great Wall Ute EV

It may seem that the electric duck is an all-American affair, but it is not. Chinese company Great Wall has unveiled plans to launch an electric version of its Steed at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show.

While details and timelines remain uncertain, Great Wall has confirmed it will be bringing an electric duck to Australia to help build its brand with what will be a groundbreaking offering.

The Chinese brand is also reportedly working on both a hybrid and plug-in hybrid version of the same vehicle. There is also speculation that a hydrogen fuel cell version is in development. While this would have limited appeal in the private market due to the lack of filling infrastructure, it has significant potential for commercial use.