10 Newest Pickup Trucks of 2025-2026: End of EVs & Return to IC Engines?

What is the future of pick-up truck power trains? Mighty diesels? Efficient hybrids? The answers may differ, depending on what visionary you ask, however, it is certain now that pick-ups won't be massively adopting battery-electric powertrains any time soon, if at all. The latest automotive headlines report on the numerous EV startups going bust while seasoned players are either pivoting to hybrids or bringing their electrified ambitions to a minimum. So today, we would like to showcase the newest trucks to see if the story of electric powertrains is reaching its end.

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Rundown of all models from this #AT_New_Cars release:

00:00 Introduction

00:28 Scout Motors Terra
www.scoutmotors.com/newsroom

Are you ready for some nostalgia? Scout Motor will make retro-inspired vehicles in the near future. The official data reveals that most pre-orders come for the version with a gasoline range extender, confirming low demand for EVs, driver's range anxiety, and a poorly developed charging infrastructure.

02:21 Geely Riddara RD6
www.riddara.com/riddara-rd6

The model offers batteries with either 73 or 86 kilowatt-hours of capacity. The smaller battery is paired to an RWD layout and a single motor. This unit produces 268 horsepower and 283 pound-feet of torque, resulting in a 239-mile autonomy, a 1,664-pound payload capacity, and 5,512 pounds of towing capabilities.

03:44 RAM Ramcharger
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Ram Trucks' executives have just pulled the plug on the long-range version of their upcoming Ram 1500 REV truck. Although the model will still come with a smaller battery setup, the company will be mainly focused on moving its Ramcharger model with a plug-in hybrid setup.

05:16 KGM Musso EV
www.kgm-motors.co.uk/concept-cars/kgm-o100/

KG Mobility has just unveiled a battery-electric version of the brand's Musso truck. The newcomer sports a unibody construction, a dual-motor powertrain, and an AWD setup.

06:25 Isuzu D-Max BEV
www.isuzu.co.jp/world/newsroom/details/20240319_1.html

An electrified version of the D-Max truck will come to regions with high levels of EV adoption, namely Norway, the UK, Thailand, Australia, and other European regions. Equipped with a full-time 4-W-D system and a dual motor setup, the D-Max BEV produces 174 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque.

07:27 Toyota Hilux BEV
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The HiLux BEV Revo gets a single-cab design with a floor-mounted battery, a rear-wheel drive setup, a sleek look with a white closed-off grill, and targets commercial applications within the urban zones.

08:32 Rivian R1T
rivian.com/newsroom/media

09:48 Maxus eTerron 9
en.saicmaxus.com/car/eterron9.shtml

This truck makes 442 horsepower of combined output, granting a 1,367-pound payload and a 7,700-pound towing capacity. The floor-mounted battery pack has a 102-kilowatt-hour capacity and a modern venting system to optimize range in extreme weather conditions.

10:54 BYD Shark
www.byd.com/us/news-list/BYD-Launches-its-First-Pickup-Truck-BYD-SHARK-in-Mexico.html

12:08 Chevrolet Silverado Electric
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13:14 Tesla Cybertruck
www.tesla.com/presskit
The latest news suggests that now is the best time to buy a Cybertruck, if you have been dreaming of one for a while. As sales slow and recalls pile up, Tesla offers record-low lease prices for their first EV truck.