Are there any viable EV alternatives for 3/4 and 1-ton trucks yet? Seems like the last time I checked, that was the last logical use case for ICEs remaining the default. Admittedly, it’s been a while since I’ve looked into the EV ecosystem because I Iove my ancient AWD station wagon too much to ever replace it until it dies a natural death. And I’m not in the market for a truck, either.
Not true alternatives and I don’t think this is that shortsighted for big truck manufacturers as the issue here is battery capacity and recharge time which won’t be addressed by building more EV trucks using current tech. All the components needed already exist outside of the batteries and once that tech develops further it should be relatively trivial to build these drivetrains. These companies are still building EV cars, which gives them the R&D needed for trucks too since they all use the same components just with different ratings.
The most eco-friendly car is the one you have now. Using it to it’s rusty end before getting a new one (new or second hand) is the best eco choice you can make.
For 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks I haven’t seen anything yet. I’m keeping my eye on the new EREV trucks. Ram and Scout have models coming out supposedly this year or next. They’re basically EVs that come with a generator to recharge and extend your range. The Ram is advertised to get 150 miles pure electric and up to 750 before running out of fuel. Should solve the range anxiety problem. I think if they sell well, then we might see some larger trucks. I don’t have any hope that they won’t be super expensive though.
Are there any viable EV alternatives for 3/4 and 1-ton trucks yet? Seems like the last time I checked, that was the last logical use case for ICEs remaining the default. Admittedly, it’s been a while since I’ve looked into the EV ecosystem because I Iove my ancient AWD station wagon too much to ever replace it until it dies a natural death. And I’m not in the market for a truck, either.
Not true alternatives and I don’t think this is that shortsighted for big truck manufacturers as the issue here is battery capacity and recharge time which won’t be addressed by building more EV trucks using current tech. All the components needed already exist outside of the batteries and once that tech develops further it should be relatively trivial to build these drivetrains. These companies are still building EV cars, which gives them the R&D needed for trucks too since they all use the same components just with different ratings.
You might want to look into the work trim level of the Silverado EV, that thing has a massive battery/range.
The most eco-friendly car is the one you have now. Using it to it’s rusty end before getting a new one (new or second hand) is the best eco choice you can make.
For 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks I haven’t seen anything yet. I’m keeping my eye on the new EREV trucks. Ram and Scout have models coming out supposedly this year or next. They’re basically EVs that come with a generator to recharge and extend your range. The Ram is advertised to get 150 miles pure electric and up to 750 before running out of fuel. Should solve the range anxiety problem. I think if they sell well, then we might see some larger trucks. I don’t have any hope that they won’t be super expensive though.