Update: ‘Slate Truck (2026),’ ‘Ford Fathom (2027),’ ‘Scout Terra (2028),’ and Chevrolet Silverado LMR (2028)’ updated and ‘Telo MT1 (2026)’ added.
This decade, about a dozen fully electrified models of America’s favorite body style will be available on the market. Here’s a list of known upcoming electric truck models that manufacturers have confirmed or are considering launching.
1. Slate Truck (2026)
Slate Automotive, a Michigan startup backed by Jeff Bezos, is taking a different approach to the electric pickup segment. Instead of futuristic styling or luxury features, it is developing a no-frills model with a high modularity.
The compact truck rides on steel wheels, has plain body panels, and a stripped-down interior without a touchscreen, automatic climate control, or even power windows. While the vehicle is minimal, Slate plans to offer extensive customization options.
The truck measures 174.6 in. long, 70.6 in. wide, and 68.0 in. tall, with a 108.9 in. wheelbase. It features a 181 hp rear-mounted motor and a 63 kWh LFP battery pack, expected to deliver a range of 205 miles. It has a payload capacity of 1,550 lbs and a towing capacity of around 2,000 lbs.
Prices of the Slate truck in the U.S. start at USD 24,950 (excl. USD 1,450 destination fee). Slate has started taking pre-orders with a deposit of USD 300 and plans to commence deliveries in late 2026.
2. Telo MT1 (2026)
Despite featuring a crew cab and a 5-foot bed like the Toyota Tacoma, the Telo MT1 measures just 152 in. long, 73 in. wide, and 67 in. tall.
Telo plans to launch the MT1 in single-motor 2WD and dual-motor AWD variants. The mini truck offers a maximum payload capacity of 2,000 lbs. (single-motor 2WD)/1,700 lbs. (dual-motor AWD) and a maximum towing capacity of 6,600 lbs. (single-motor 2WD)/8,000 lbs. (dual-motor AWD).
The MT1 reaches 0 to 60 mph in just 6.0 seconds (single-motor 2WD)/4.0 seconds (dual-motor AWD). Customers can choose from two battery pack options in both variants, one delivering a range of 260 miles and the other delivering a range of 350 miles, both internally estimated figures.
The MT1 costs USD 41,520 in the single-motor 2WD variant and USD 46,019 in the dual-motor AWD variant. Upgrading to the long-range battery pack costs an additional USD 3,980 in both variants. Customer deliveries will commence by the end of 2026.
3. Ford Fathom (2027)
The Ford Fathom is a new entry-level electric pickup based on the Universal EV platform. It looks similar in footprint to a Maverick with a noticeably aerodynamic exterior, one that truly sets it apart from the F-Series lineup.
The Fathom will feature a frunk, a full pickup bed, and a minimalist interior with an OTA-ready touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and BlueCruise. Passenger volume will exceed that of a Toyota RAV4.
The truck promises a 0-60 mph time as low as 5 seconds, a low center of gravity with a structural LFP battery pack, and V2L capability. It will be manufactured at the Louisville Assembly Plant and go on sale in 2027, with prices starting at USD 28,350.
4. Chevrolet Silverado EV LMR (2028)
Kurt Kelty, Vice President of Battery and Sustainability, GM, told Reuters in June 2026 that GM is focusing on LMR chemistry. Kelty said that GM may avoid using LFP cells across its portfolio.
LMR cells weigh the same and are the same size as LFP cells, and manufacturing them in the U.S. will cost about the same, too, but they can store more energy, Kelty explained. He said that development of LMR cells “is on schedule,” hinting production may commence in 2028 as planned.
The LMR battery pack might not offer as much range or charge as quickly as the NMCA battery packs GM uses across the Chevrolet Silverado EV range at present, but it will offer a significant cost advantage, better thermal stability, and a longer life. It could bring the price down by at least USD 6,000 over a comparable configuration with an NMC battery.
GM planned to launch the new base configuration of the Chevrolet Silverado EV with LFP batteries for the 2027 model year. However, as per the new plan to use LMR batteries instead, the launch may take place for the 2028 model year.
5. Scout Terra (2028-29)
The Scout Terra is a product of a newly established company, Scout Motors, and is inspired by International Harvester’s Scout series of classic trucks. Its production will take place in Blythewood, South Carolina.
The Scout Terra will feature a crew cab with a 5-foot-5-inch bed. It will measure 229.2 in. long, 79.9 in. wide, and 77.7 in. tall, with a 148.6 in. wheelbase. The F-150 Lightning rival will be a dual-motor 4WD model, officially expected to pack up to 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque and hit 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds.
The Scout Terra will be geared for off-road adventures, being built on a body-on-frame chassis, featuring a solid rear axle, mechanical locking differentials at the front and rear, and offering up to one foot of ground clearance. According to official estimates, it will be able to carry a payload of nearly 2,000 lbs and tow 10,000 lbs. On a full charge, it should cover a distance of up to 350 miles.
Scout Motors could price the Terra from under USD 60,000. It plans to commence deliveries in 2028.
6. GM midsize EV Truck (2028-29)
GM hasn’t gone down the path of a Colorado EV or a Canyon EV primarily due to cost and packaging issues. The space available in body-on-frame midsize pickup trucks typically isn’t enough to fit enough batteries for the required duty cycle.
As mentioned, GM and LG Energy Solution are developing lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells to address this issue. LMR prismatic battery cells offer 33% higher energy density than LFP cells, without having any serious impact on the cost.
GM plans to launch an electric pickup with a range of more than 400 miles using this technology, and during an InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast (via YouTube), President Mark Reuss hinted that it could be a midsize model.
Featured image: TopElectricSUV’s exclusive illustration of the Ford Fathom
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