2026 Vehicle Guide: Light-duty alt-fuel

Chevrolet Silverado EV

General Motors’ first-ever electric pickup, the Silverado EV is back for 2026—and this year, Chevrolet introduced its Trail Boss trim to the lineup. The Silverado EV offers 760 maximum hp, 775 lb.-ft. of maximum torque, and can tow up to 12,500 lb. The EV is available in three different models: the WT, LT, and Trail Boss. Each model is available with three different battery packs: Standard Range, offering an estimated 286 miles; Extended Range, offering an estimated 424 miles; and Max Range, offering an estimated 494 miles.

The WT is the most basic trim, yet still packed with technology, such as a 17.7-inch infotainment screen, 11-inch digital cluster, up to 11 outlets, and the ability to power tools and equipment using up to 10.2 kW of offboard power. The LT includes more lighting on the front exterior, 18-inch wheels, and a Multi-Flex tailgate. The Trail Boss is Chevy’s most appointed electric pickup, equipped with a 2-inch lift, 18-inch wheels, and 35-inch all-terrain tires, trim-specific badging and aesthetics, a Multi-Flex tailgate, a Multi-Flex Midgate, and all-tire steering that offers the Sidewinder diagonal steering feature.

Work-ready features: The Silverado EV’s eTruck offers 10.7 cu. ft. of cargo space, and when using the Multi-Flex Midgate, the bed of the truck can accommodate tools and equipment nearly 11-ft. long.

Ford E-Transit

Ford’s electric cargo van, the Ford E-Transit, has several years of fleet operations under its belt, and with its multiple roof heights, two body lengths, and the option for a chassis cab, cutaway, and cargo van models, the E-Transit is just as versatile as its gas-powered counterpart. The E-Transit has an estimated range of 159 miles and a maximum payload of 3,249 lb. It can also power equipment when using the available Pro Power Onboard.

For model year 2026, the E-Transit gets a new wheelbase offering of 156 inches for chassis cab and cutaway models. And, like the 2026 Transit, the E-Transit also gets an 8-inch digital cluster, 12-inch infotainment touchscreen, and wireless smartphone integration across the lineup. Also standard across the lineup, the EV gets a standard vapor-injected heat pump to help optimize vehicle energy consumption and heating performance. Ford Co-Pilot360 is now standard across the lineup as well. Co-Pilot360 includes auto high beam headlights, lane-keeping system, intersection assist, pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, front and rear parking sensors, and more.

New exterior details: The 2026 Ford E-Transit receives new exterior badging and new, sensor-equipped rear taillights.

Ford Lightning

Another electric commercial vehicle with a few years under its belt is the Ford F-150 Lightning, the brand’s electric pickup truck. It’s available in five different models from the most basic Lightning Pro to the premium Lightning Platinum. The truck is available with different battery packs offering different ranges: an estimated 240 miles with the Standard Range battery and up to 320 miles with the 131 kWh Extended Range battery. The Standard Range battery offers 452 hp and 775 lb.-ft. of torque. The 131 kWh Extended Range battery offers 580 hp and 775 lb.-ft. of torque. The Lightning Pro can tow up to 7,700 lb. with the Extended Range battery and up to 10,000 lb. with the Max Trailer Tow Package.

The vehicle is also available with Pro Power Onboard to power tools and equipment, hands-free driving with Ford BlueCruise, and driver assistance technology, such as adaptive cruise control, blind spot alert, rear cross traffic alert, and more.

Electrifying the road less traveled: For 2026, Ford added the STX model to the Lightning lineup, replacing the XLT trim. This model offers the ruggedness that customers have asked for, according to Ford. It includes a rear e-locking differential, off-road running boards, a fresh grille, and STX badging.

GMC Sierra EV

GMC’s 2026 Sierra EV all-electric pickup is available in three trims: Elevation, AT4, and Denali. The trucks are standard with a 2-motor e4WD system that offers an estimated range of 283 miles on a single charge and 605 hp.

The base model of the electric GMC pickup is packed with technology well above and beyond the base models of the brand’s gas- and diesel-powered pickups. Like the mid-tier and top-tier trims, the Elevation features a 16.8-inch infotainment screen, heated power seats, the MultiPro Tailgate, and wireless phone charging. Available features include the Super Cruise driver assistance technology, Energy Transfer (offering 7.2 kW of off-boarding power), the MultiPro Midgate, and more. GMC’s Crabwalk feature is available on the AT4 and Denali models.

Standard on all three trims are 15 different safety features and technologies, including adaptive cruise control, blind spot steering assist, traffic sign recognition, and much more.

Even more range: If the 283-mile range of the standard offering isn’t enough, buyers can opt for the Extended Range battery with an estimated range of 410 miles, as well as the Max Range battery, which offers an estimated range of 478 miles.

Mercedes-Benz eSprinter

The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter is a battery-electric version of the cargo van offered by Daimler Truck. It is available with multiple battery, wheelbase, and roof height options.

North American customers can choose an 81 kWh battery variant. The standard configuration with a 144-inch wheelbase and standard roof provides up to 319 cu. ft. of cargo volume. The longer 170-inch wheelbase with high roof, paired with the 81 kWh battery, provides 488 cu. ft. of cargo space and a payload of up to 3,120 lb.

Configurations: In eSprinter configurations, the maximum GVWR is 9,370 lb.

Ram ProMaster EV

Ram’s electric cargo van, the ProMaster EV, is now available for model year 2025. The all-electric cargo van is available as a cargo van or a step van with multiple sizes and configurations. It’s powered by a 200 kW electric drive module that offers 268 hp and 302 lb.-ft. of torque with an estimated combined range of up to 164 miles while loaded. It can handle a maximum payload of 3,020 lb.

The EV is packed with technology, starting with its digital information cluster, infotainment touchscreen, and multiple camera views. Its available safety features include forward collision warning, pedestrian automatic braking, drowsy driver detection, traffic sign recognition, blind spot alert, lane departure warning, 360-degree camera, and more.

Job-specific details: The Cargo Van model of the ProMaster EV features a floor height of 21 inches for easy loading, while the Step Van, designed for parcel delivery, features highly visible grab handles, low step heights, a rear roll-up door, and a side pocket door for safety.

Ramcharger REEV

Set to be available in 2026 as a model year 2027, the all-new Ramcharger REEV is a range-extended electric truck. While the truck runs on a 92-kWh battery, it also has a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine. That engine generates mechanical power that converts to electrical power, via an onboard generator, for maximum efficiency. This generator also allows for the increase of power to the motor and gearbox to enable “serious power,” according to Ram. The electric battery and the 3.6L engine enable the Ramcharger REEV to offer a range of 690 miles on one charge and pump out 647 hp with 610 lb.-ft. of torque. The vehicle can tow a maximum of 14,000 lb.

The Ramcharger REEV also boasts more than 50 inches of digital screens when combining the digital cluster, infotainment system, and the passenger display. The Ramcharger has more than 100 standard safety and security features, including a lane management system, steer assist, intersection collision assist, and more. It also has the work-ready features included on other Ram trucks, such as the Rambox cargo system on the side walls of the bed.

Drive the way you want and need: The pickup features multiple drive modes: Electric+, E-Save, and Eco. Electric+ powers the vehicle using only the battery; the generator will kick in when it’s needed. E-Save allows you to control when the generator engages. Eco mode prioritizes efficiency, reducing climate control settings to conserve power. Additionally, like other electric vehicles on the market, the Ramcharger REEV features one pedal driving, which enables regenerative braking when easing off the accelerator.

Rivian Commercial Van

The electric cargo van made popular by Amazon is available to all fleets in two configurations, the Rivian Delivery 500 and Delivery 700. Specs have slightly changed from 2025 models and 2026 models. The 500 has an estimated range of 161 miles, GVWR of 9,500 lb., payload of 2,663 lb., and 487 cu. ft. of cargo space. The Delivery 700 has an estimated range of 160 miles, GVWR of 9,500 lb., payload of 2,258 lb., and 652 cu. ft. of cargo space.

The Delivery 500 and 700 feature Rivian technology, with easily accessible controls and a large infotainment system. They also include Rivian telematics and vehicle health metrics. Fleet owners can facilitate remote commands and advanced analytics through the Rivian platform.

Short or long? The biggest difference between the 500 and 700 is in the length of the vehicle. The 500 has a wheelbase of 157.5 inches and an overall length of 248.5 inches. The 700 has a wheelbase of 187 inches and an overall length of 278 inches.

Rivian R1T

The pickup truck version of Rivian’s flagship model, the R1T, is available in four different models: the Dual Standard, Dual, Tri, and Quad. Each name indicates the size of the R1T motor. The Dual Standard is a dual-motor pickup with Rivian’s standard battery. It offers an estimated range of 270 miles on a single charge and 533 hp. The Dual is a dual-motor pickup, yet can be equipped with Rivian’s large battery, which offers 329 miles of estimated range, or the max battery, which offers 420 miles of estimated range. The Dual offers up to 665 hp. The Tri and Quad are only available with the max battery and produce an estimated range of 371 miles and 374 miles, respectively. The Tri offers 850 hp, and the Quad offers 1,025 hp.

The R1T features Rivian Gear Guard Safety, which includes a motion-sensored camera that records what’s going on around the vehicle when motion is detected. Surround-view cameras also record events while driving if a hard-brake event is detected.

A co-pilot for the journey: The R1T has available hands-free driving on select roads, and a trip planning feature to ensure the vehicle gets to its destination with the most efficient route.