These EV Trucks are my TOP Picks! Which One Should I Buy?
Hey, trucked up guys and gals. In the past several videos dealing with the loss of my Lightning Flash, the insanity of the insurance claim, and the shocking recall that stopped my next purchase in its tracks, this amazing community had one pressing question for me. What will be my next EV truck after I get my temporary replacement? In this video, I will reveal the top three finalists, one of which I will buy, and none of them are made by Ford. I’ll break down why I’ve chosen them, and what some of you might not know about the details that could change your own choices in the future. There’s also a bonus runner up that I would definitely love to own, but likely won’t be able to here in Canada. Also, I am going to point out the amazingly good advice and insight you, my truck community, gave me regarding buying that interimm fill-in truck with the input actually influencing the outcome. Yeah, you’ve likely helped me make my next purchase decision. We might need some extra seats in the truck on this one, but let’s stuff ourselves in the crew cab. Uh, load up the bed, not tell the cops, and go get totally trucked up. [Music] There might be some surprises in this list that some of you weren’t expecting, but I’ll explain as I go. We’re going to start off the list with the GMC Sierra EV AT4 extended range with the optional 19.2 kilowatt bidirectional charging system on board. This one really has me excited. Although it is currently stretching the heck out of my already stretched planned future budget, being currently between 20 and $25,000 Canadian more than my flash was. What I get for that extra cash is absolutely outstanding. Let’s walk through why this one has totally made the cut. First, I got to say it. The look and design. If this thing had been out and I’d seen this thing before I had bought Thor, I don’t know, man. Thor might have been an abandoned orphan. Many trucked up folk love the Silverado EV styling cues, but the Sierra EV totally does it for me. I don’t know what it is. I just find it more of an aggressive stance, more truck-like, and I love the front fascia. Also, I have now had the pleasure of sitting in both the Silverado EV work truck 4 and the Silverado RST and the Sierra EV. And this might just be me cuz these are all personal subjective preferences. It has nothing to do with the actual trucks themselves. It’s what appeals to people. But I feel I had better visibility off the front hood than in the Silverado EV. It was like it was too bubbled in the Silverado EV for meds. Like I couldn’t tell my distances the same way. And again, it just could be me. I’m an old fart. But I felt I just didn’t get the same spatial connectivity in the Silverado. Also, inside the Sierra EV absolutely crushes it compared to the Silverado EV in my personal view with a more upscale feel that better reflects the price that you’re paying for either of these trucks. outside of slightly more front row headroom, which I think played a part for me in that visibility issue in the Sierra. But overall, the interior space between the Silverado EV and the Sierra are almost identical. This is totally subjective, but I fell in love with both the interior and exterior design immediately. I am only looking at the extended range as well versus the max range package for several reasons. The first being it’s 145 km or 90 mi more range already than my 2024 131 kWh flash had available and I did just fine with that. In fact, I didn’t do that badly with Eigor, my standard range XLT Lightning that preceded it. The AT4 delivers 660 km or 410 mi versus my flashes 515 km or 320 mi. Also, as you’ll hopefully see long before I make the call on buying this or the other finalist picks, I plan to address how I’m accomplishing overcoming that difference since I’m hoping I’ll have a novel way of topping up to that max range and beyond at a fraction of the price of having to buy it outright in the first place. I know I I’m being all mysterious, but I can only do these videos and these things as fast as one dumbass old fart is capable of at any given pace. So, hang in there with me. You know, I also to do these things, I need a truck first. You will know what I’m up to. I promise every step of the way. That brings me to the second reason for the smaller battery. It saves me money, you know, that I can spend on other things like a massaging lazy boy chair, premium nose hair clippers, teeth. But another reason is knocking off unnecessary weight, which I’ll likely be adding back in in other ways. So, I want to keep it pretty close to the weight that the max range would would have been anyway as I carry out all my trucked up shenanigans. Even with the smaller uh battery pack, the Sierra EV8 AT4 still weighs a whopping 8,844 lb. In fact, the smaller extended range trim only reduces the overall weight by a little over 100 kg or a few hundred lb. But being this is a truck carrying that AT4 badge, it’s expected to be able to do off-road work, and weight is the ultimate killer in that environment. This lighter trim will still weigh over 900 kg or 2,000 lb more than my flash did. That’s bonkers. But everything has a tradeoff, and these are things that are 100% manageable for what I have planned. Look at it this way. It weighs about 1,000 kg or 2200 lbs less than the ultimate maxed out first edition Hummer EV. So, it’s it’s it’s like a feather. It’s just it’s light. But, there’s so much more in the Sierra EV that has me excited. I can get an optional 19.2 onboard charger along with the birectional charging capabilities, which I’m excited about introducing as a cool future addition to the channel. There are some exciting things I hope to demonstrate as well. my own home and the initiatives coming online that might allow more free EV travel across Canada. Although it might seem overkill to some EV owners, this is a necessity for my future EV truck plans. The drop down midgate is also a total gamecher. And the most important news is there’s already companies out there that have recognized how much of a revolutionary thing this can be and have produced aftermarket toppers and campers. This makes the Sierra EV84 one of the best overlanding and camping trucks in existence, being the entire bed, plus the back half of the cab becomes one homogeneous usable camping space. No other EV truck or or gas truck for that matter offers this massive flexibility, which I would immediately show off on the channel. Lastly, this truck comes with a 2-in lift already installed. It’s not stellar, only matching what I had on my Lightning with the Rough Country 3-in full lift kit. If you didn’t see that installed, check it out right here. I’ll put a link in the description below as well. And if you own a Lightning and you want to get such a kit, you can order it through the link I provided below and help out this channel. Thanks a lot. There’s also undercarriage skid plates, off-road rubber, good solid off-road suspension, and full tow hooks. Also, although it’s heavy and only performs okay in off-road testing by the likes of Motor Trend and Car and Driver, it has excellent range, can convert into its own camper, has massive towing and hauling credentials, and ticks off every prerequisite box for future trucked up videos. Let’s move on to number two. This one on my list is one that most of you probably already expected, and that’s the Scout Terra Pure EV. I have a reservation down on this on this truck already. So, when it becomes available and it’s in production, I have the ability to get one as quickly as possible. Now, many of you are excited about the e-re series hybrid harvester version of the Scout Terra, and that’s great, but not for me. Let’s get into why that is and what makes this one a serious contender for my 2027 driveway. Firstly, this thing is already estimated to provide 565 km or around 350 mi without having the complexity of a gas engine generator and all the related components that that entails. I like the higher density batteries for better weight to power ratios versus the lower density LFPs that are going to be used in the harvester version. Also, I will often drive over 240 km or 150 mi really frequently, but well under the 565 km maximum EV range, which means my average driving style favors the EV over the E-Rev. If I cart around a tank of gasoline and an engine in the Harvester version, I’ll exceed the poultry EVO only range of 150 miles all the time burning gas with the Harvester. Whereas with the Pure EV, I won’t nor do I need to ever use it and hardly ever be maxing out the top range anyway. Again, remember that I’m I’m going to have the ability to extend that range economically. I’m hoping just as I will with the Sierra EV for those special adventures. And I am also confident in what is happening in battery tech. If you haven’t watched the crazy cool stuff going on at CL on range and battery density, you have to watch this video. I’ll put a link again for you in the description. I believe that by 2027 when the Terra is scheduled for release to hit the market, Scout Motors will be looking at even better range for the production version for the same planned battery weight and architecture that had been designed. So, I’ll take a chance and say that within two years, 645 km or 400 miles will be not only doable, but preferred for the same planned production costs for the company. But here’s the biggest reason I want the Pure EV Terra. I’ve had so many of you ask me to do more towing, towing tests, etc. I’m not a fan of the dry, boring 2hour plus long towing comparison videos, but I sure love getting into all kinds of shenanigans. And I sure hope to do so with a trailer in the future. Something I did very little of with my with my two Lightnings, whether that be pulling a boat, an off-road rig, or something more exotic. Stay tuned for it. There’s more future fund planned. I’m working with a company now hoping to secure that. Stand by. It’s coming. And that means I need capacity. The Sierra EV AT4 extended range, for example, has an impressive 5,579 kg or 12,300 lb of towing capacity, while the Scout Terra has a respectable 4535 kg or 10,000 lb on par with my Lightning Flash. But go to an LFP rev that’s in the harvester with an undisclosed but likely four cylinder or six-cylinder high-stroke generator, possibly even diesel, and that capacity, the towing capacity of your e-rev drops by half. No, I’m not kidding. I’ve been challenged by by this comment by viewers a lot saying there’s nothing in the press releases or on the website saying any of this but it was the CEO who said it not me CEO Scott Keio unwillingly uttered it during his Jay Leno’s garage interview and you could see how he uncomfortably tried to smooth and gloss it over and move on. Luckily for him, Jay Leno didn’t really pick up on the difference and never dug deeper saying, “Hey, hold on a second. That’s terrible.” Look, on the electric vehicle, on the truck, the Terry here, up to 10,000 lb of towing. So, real deal. Payload 2,000 lb. When we get to the range extender, both of them will be able to do about 5,000 lb. And it is it’s an abysmal number for a truck with these credentials. But e-revs have their own set of tradeoffs. They’re a great idea, but things don’t work as smoothly as some people think as Ram is secretly sweating over to try and defy cuz they gave these pie in the sky crazy numbers and now they have to deliver. This is a tradeoff for what I’m doing that I’m not willing to make on my next new EV truck. I don’t need to. But I haven’t even touched on all the juicy stuff with the Terra yet. Not only is its interior a perfect blend of old school analog functionality and modern-day tech going to marry together the optional front bench seat, the brilliant use of fabrics and easy clean interior, the space and design language, the nostalgic pullback overhead roof all won me over in mere seconds. Its bed payload matches the Sierra, but in a smaller overall footprint and an estimated curb weight coming closer to my old Lightning. But where it really shines is in the adventure category. And this is where this old fart gets outright giddy. It’s like I get to buy a Rivian R1T with better old school off-road treats at like a little over half the price with real front skid plate, full undercarriage plating. Uh, incredible approach and departure angles, over a foot of clearance, body onframe construction, solid rear axle, and get this one, front and rear mechanical locking differentials. That’s a first, four-wheel drive, and a 240 volt power outlet. And I’m just getting started. It has a full frunk with some really innovative ideas in it. A smart move of having outlets, plugs at the charger point where the Knack adapter goes in. It’s knack, by the way. So, they’re right there available as well as in the bed. A complete drop- down rear window to access the 5 and 1/2 ft bed. Tons of storage space, stock 35-in all-terrain tires with an optional 37in package, and a promised off-road suspension that would make diehard Jeep lovers jealous. This thing ticks off all my happy boxes. Even better, Scout Motors promises it will fully be customizable from day one. So, why would I not just say hands down this is it, forget the Sierra EV? There’s a lot of things about the Sierra EV that this doesn’t have, as you can see, like drop down midgate, for example, being able to camp, having much higher towing capacity, uh much better range. So, again, I got to balance all of those things. Now, the third one seems uh kind of wacky because I have little to no information on it other than a couple of press releases, but it is enough simply because of who is making it and what that company’s clear understanding is of what it will take for it to successfully crack the US pickup truck nut, especially with an EV. And I’m talking about the Kia EV truck, still tightly wrapped away from prying corporate eyes and in hush mode to protect itself from brutally competitive domestic truck makers. But it confirmed again that it’s still to be launched in 2027. I’m now thinking it’s going to be 2028 model year, but they could start rolling them off the assembly lines. We’ll find out. Here’s what we know and what I like. The vehicle is being developed specifically for the US and Canadian markets and that means it has to be on par with what is already out there and somehow still differentiate itself from the pack. That’s a tall order. Kia claims it will be based on a new dedicated pickup truck EV platform designed for both urban and outdoor use and it emphasized in the press release outdoor. Kia has already steadfastly stood by its claim that this new Enigma will have strong towing capacity. According to one uh Korean auto publication, it stated class leading. Now, that makes for interesting uh rumor mill. Kia also promises off-road capabilities, whatever that means. Advanced infotainment and safety features and all the regular bells and whistles, but also bestinclass interior and cargo space. This last one sounds very revealing, especially when we know that at the minimum this is a midsize truck, but based on inside sources, Kia is directly targeting the Lightning. It’s nearing the end of 2025. And yet, the company announced it still plans to to introduce this dedicated electric pickup truck in North America by 2027 and supposedly manufacture it here in North America. Okay. But there’s no factory built yet. Do you know how long it takes to ramp up, you know, produce a factory? I mean, Scout, we know they broken ground a year ago and they’re not going to roll out with the Scout Motors Terra and uh the Harvester versions and the Travelers SUV until 2027 2028. So, how are they going to pull this off for 2027 production when we don’t even know where the factory is? We’ll find out. But the best news on this one is the design and function have no association with the Kia Tasman. Thank goodness. It It’s a total relief because I have to say I find the Tasmin one of the ugliest trucks ever made. This might come off the list, my my my finalist list the moment it’s publicly revealed and I have all the data, but I doubt it. I expect this to be a make orb break moment for the Korean automaker because they’re going up. This is this is a, like I said, a hard nut to crack. the investment and the tenacity to go after it. That kind of a gamble usually involves placing every chip they can on the table. So, let’s see if they ante up. Now, I do have a reservation for another EV truck, but I think I’m more likely to be able to get any of the other three long before this one ever becomes available in Canada, and that’s the TE MT1. Why would I ever consider it being it’s at best a small boutique run for the foreseeable future with little to no service infrastructure in place. It’s considered more of an urban truck likely only getting to uh you know numbers in the hundreds perom or you know maybe thousands in its first few years. But hey, it’s what every automaker should have been building years if not decades ago. and instead they sat on their hands and made bigger and heavier and costlier and less functional trucks. And it’s not a throwback to the days of small trucks here of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Why? Because it is as capable as any midsize, even some full-size trucks on the market today. And it’s electric. In fact, it was designed around the premise that it will have all the functionality and capabilities of a Tac Toyota Tacoma TRD while being no bigger of a footprint of a twodoor Mini Cooper. I mean, really, what’s not to love about that? It turns on a dime, toes over 6,000 lb, has a 2,000lb payload, 900 kg, a drop down midgate, so it too can act as a camper. It already has in its uh store, you know, the um the topper that goes on it. In fact, there’s a van configuration being put out. Uh it’s got a foot of clearance, no uh overhang to speak of, unmatched visibility, a shockingly huge amount of storage, including a bed tunnel, a full 5 1/2 ft bed extendable to 8 ft with the tailgate up, a 350 mi range, and a crap pile of horsepower and torque. Would it be a compromise over what I’m used to? Uh, yeah. Have you seen this thing? Does Does it have an 80 amp onboard charger? Uh, likely not. And I would have to insist upon it if I were going to buy one. You know, should it? Yeah, absolutely. It should have that option. Would I seriously buy one if by some miracle my phone rang or a notice came in my inbox in 2027 that my truck was available? Yeah, your damn rights I would. So, there you have it. One of these trucks will be my next new ride on trucked up EVs. Barring them all being cancelled or the world going bankrupt or or the Atlas 3 Comet is actually a cleverly disguised invasionary mothership according to some and the Vogons have arrived and we’re all doomed. Only time will tell which one uh makes it to the Canadian market and how much will change between now and then. But I can say with a significant amount of confidence that sometime within the next 12 to 24 months, there will be a clear winner and it’ll be in my driveway. So, which one would you choose? Or do you have another complete favorite? Hit me up in the comments below. Also, look out for polls in the community section and on Patreon for my exclusive members. I want to get a lot of data from you. What you want to see on the channel. Do you want to see more towing? I’m going to be doing a lot of these kind of uh little polls and tests. So, I’m going to compile all those results and post them in upcoming truck updates each month. Lastly, as I promised, I want to let you know how valuable your helpful advice has been. Here’s what many of you pointed out that might help me close a deal on a used EV truck in the coming days or weeks instead of in months. Number one, you were correct, viewers. The 2022 and 2023 XLT extended range that don’t suffer from the ridiculous light bar recall fiasco do in fact have the 19.2 kowatt onboard charger which will let me do both of my secret plans I have for future videos. What is even more impressive is there are some forward-thinking corporations that have fleets of very rare but incredibly cheap extended range pro lightnings. In Canada, it’s almost impossible to find these. If one of them chooses to mile out one of their vehicles, I’ll double check to see if they also have that special onboard charger installed. Either way, this would be a really cool way to get moving quickly again rather than waiting for Ford to pull its thumb out of its ass on on yet another piled up recall over at the Blue Oval. Secondly, I was so happy to have Kelvis Kelvis 7140. Sorry, Kelvis Kelvis 7140. I couldn’t find your name, but he informed me or she informed me or they informed me uh that it is possible to install factoryordered RST/trail boss front and rear motor skid plates on the old WT3 and WT4s with some minor modifications. It does mean either removing the spare tire entirely and storing it in the bed or or putting the armor plating over top of the spare, which I think would be a really bad idea. But either way, I could add some much needed protection to the undercarriage if I can find a stupidly awesome deal on a used Silverado EV, which is uh the biggest problem so far. I am currently getting both parts and accessories priced out just in case. Thanks to all of you, I have more options. This community is not only smart and resourceful, but incredibly supportive. And with that, if you somehow missed them, watch these videos on on each truck featured today so you can kind of get a better picture. And don’t forget, if you’re not already uh subscribed to the channel, you know, click the like, subscribe, and bell notification icons below. As always, thank you so much for watching.
This is one that came from your feedback. After getting my ‘filler’ truck to hold me over until many new EV trucks come to market, many of you wanted to know, “What’s Next?”
In this video, you’ll find out!
Sources used in the making of this video:
Motortrend Article on AT4: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2026-gmc-sierra-ev-at4-first-test-review
Car and Driver Article on AT4: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a65011939/2026-gmc-sierra-ev-at4-drive/
Edmunds AT4 Review: https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2026-gmc-sierra-ev-at4-first-drive-review.html
Jay Leno’s Garage: https://youtu.be/KJbBCAVhXuc?si=pbqhksTK70s4hidE
Kia417 Dealership Blog Article on the Kia EV truck: https://www.kia417.com/kia-is-building-an-electric-truck-for-america-heres-what-we-know/?srsltid=AfmBOopDfxbqBXKDZppzIQ6wx7VElQ1juCQ8gTSiK4VsyfzY90lMMN3T
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