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The cheapest Cybertruck now costs $100,000. Here are 5 alternatives.

After Tesla quietly raised the price of the all-wheel drive Cybertruck and removed the option to pre-order a cheaper version, the most affordable variant of the futuristic pickup now costs almost $100,000.

Many of the Cybertruck’s rivals aren’t much cheaper, given that electric pickups are one of the most expensive classes of electric vehicles.

But with the Cybertruck now having less range and a higher price than Musk predicted in 2019, here are some of the alternatives:

1. Ford F-150 Lightning


F150 Lightning truck

The Ford F-150 Lightning truck.

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The electric version of America’s best-selling truck is the Cybertruck’s most-received vehicle, and right now, it’s a more affordable option.

The cheapest electric F-150 starts at $62,995 and has a range of about 240 miles.

Drivers also have the option to include Ford’s Bluecruise driver assistance technology, its answer to Tesla’s Autopilot.

2. Rivian R1T


Rivian R1T

Rivian R1T pickup.

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Electric vehicle startup Rivian recently overhauled its R1T electric truck and R1S SUV, meaning some versions of the R1T now boast faster acceleration and superior range than Tesla’s Cybertruck.

The R1T dual max, which comes with Rivian’s updated Max battery, has an advertised range of 420 miles, well above the Cybertruck’s 318-mile range. It starts at $83,900, with the more affordable Duel Standard R1T starting at $69,900 for 270 miles.

3. Chevy Silverado


Chevy Silverado

Chevy Silverado pickup truck.

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After a long wait, Chevy’s first all-electric Silverado truck hit the market this year.

Starting at $96,495, the Silverado has an estimated range of 440 miles and is — according to Chevy — capable of towing an F-150 Lightning.

Business Insider’s Nora Naughton had a chance to test drive one earlier this year and found the electric vehicle to be fun to drive, but a bit bulky.

4. Electric GMC Sierra


Left to right: 2025 GMC Sierra EV Elevation, 2025 GMC Sierra EV AT4, 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1

Different variants of the GMC Sierra EV.

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The 2024 GMC Sierra is another expensive electric truck that has good range.

Starting at $99,495, the premium Denali version of the Sierra promises to travel 440 miles on a single charge.

It also comes with a “Crabwalk” feature that allows it to rotate all four wheels to move diagonally – a feature that Cybertruck’s design team experimented with but ultimately abandoned.

5. Ram 1500


A wide shot of a blue 2024 Ram 1500 REV electric pickup truck at the New York Auto Show.

Ram 1500 REV 2024.

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If you’re prepared to wait before splashing out on an electric truck, the Ram 1500 REV might be the option for you.

RAM has finally joined the electric truck wars with its first EV, which is expected to go on sale in late 2024.

The standard version comes with a range of 350 miles, but RAM says drivers will be able to purchase a 1500 REV with a larger battery that will increase the pickup’s range by up to 500 miles. RAM has yet to say how much the 1500 REV will cost.

The company plans to follow up the 1500 REV with an electric Ramcharger in 2025, with a range-extending gasoline generator.

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