Electric truck statistics 2026

Electric Truck Statistics 2026: F-150 Lightning, Cybertruck & Rivian

The electric pickup race got bumpy in 2025. Here are the key electric truck statistics for 2026, cited to Ford, InsideEVs and industry data.

Key findings at a glance

  • The F-150 Lightning was 2025's best-selling electric pickup.
  • Cybertruck sales fell 48.1% for the year.
  • Silverado EV grew 39% in Q2 2025.
  • Rivian R1T placed fourth among electric pickups.
27,307 vs 20,2372025 U.S. sales: Ford F-150 Lightning vs Tesla Cybertruck
Source: Ford / InsideEVs

Electric pickup sales statistics

  • 27,307 Ford F-150 Lightning units sold in the U.S. in 2025 (down 18.5%). (Ford / InsideEVs, 2025)
  • 20,237 Tesla Cybertruck units sold in 2025, down 48.1% year over year. (InsideEVs, 2025)
  • 7,913 vs 7,126 Q1 2025: F-150 Lightning vs Cybertruck — Ford on top. (Ford Authority, 2025)

Q2 2025 electric truck statistics

  • 5,842 F-150 Lightning units in Q2 2025 (down 26%), leading the segment. (Ford Authority, 2025)
  • 4,306 Cybertruck units in Q2 2025, down 46%. (Ford Authority, 2025)
  • 3,056 Chevy Silverado EV units in Q2 2025, up 39%. (Ford Authority, 2025)
  • 1,752 Rivian R1T units in Q2 2025, down 21%. (Ford Authority, 2025)

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Summary table

Metric Figure Source
F-150 Lightning 2025 27,307 (-18.5%) Ford/InsideEVs
Cybertruck 2025 20,237 (-48.1%) InsideEVs
Q2 Lightning 5,842 (-26%) Ford Authority
Q2 Cybertruck 4,306 (-46%) Ford Authority
Q2 Silverado EV 3,056 (+39%) Ford Authority
Q2 Rivian R1T 1,752 (-21%) Ford Authority

Frequently asked questions

What is the best-selling electric truck?
The Ford F-150 Lightning led U.S. electric-pickup sales in 2025 at 27,307 units (InsideEVs).

How did the Cybertruck sell in 2025?
Tesla sold 20,237 Cybertrucks, down 48.1% year over year (InsideEVs).

Is the Silverado EV growing?
Yes — Chevy Silverado EV sales rose 39% in Q2 2025, bucking the segment's decline.

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Sources & methodology

Compiled by the ePlug Kit team from primary and tier-1 industry sources, June 2026: InsideEVs; Ford Authority. Figures are current as of publication and rounded for readability.

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