The EV pickup truck market is heating up, and many of the biggest automakers now offer excellent choices or are about to.

These electric pickup trucks present key advantages over their internal combustion counterparts, many of which have the potential to revolutionize the way we think about pickup trucks.

1. Smarter Packaging and Storage

Smarter packaging and storage is one of the biggest advantages that electric pickup trucks enjoy over traditional ICE pickups. Because EV pickup trucks don't have engines, they can offer massive storage spaces where traditional internal combustion components would usually be.

A great example is the massive frunk many electric pickup trucks offer where you would normally find an engine. This space is normally occupied in an internal combustion truck, but with an EV, you can enjoy a sealed storage compartment that can even double as a cooler.

The frunk is one of the biggest benefits of an EV pickup truck over a regular one. But the frunk isn't the only novel storage option unique to EVs. Rivian's incredible R1T offers an awesome pass-through storage area called the Gear Tunnel.

This unique compartment allows you to store items inside a cool tunnel with tons of cargo space. Future autonomous electric vehicles can even be designed with the lack of an engine in mind, prioritizing passenger space instead of having to accommodate a massive engine and long hood.

2. Instant Torque

Electric motors will always enjoy a fundamental advantage over internal combustion engines, which is immediately apparent when you look at an EVs torque curve.

EVs produce max torque from zero RPMs, which is really useful in pickup trucks. Instant torque is great for safely merging onto incoming traffic, and it'll make for an exhilarating ride.

But, for a work truck, instant torque is a huge advantage. Imagine pulling a heavy trailer up a steep incline with an ICE truck; you'd have to wait for the engine to reach the RPMs where it produces max torque.

With an electric pickup truck, you get every lb-ft of torque instantly without breaking a sweat. The advantages of electric motors will be especially revolutionary once more semi-truck manufacturers start going electric.

Remember those gig diesel semi trucks that used to struggle up a hill while fully loaded, puffing smoke everywhere? They'll be able to quietly whir up a hill on electric power without any drama.

For reference, a 2019 Ram Heavy Duty pickup truck with a 6.7L Cummins diesel engine will produce its max torque of 1,000 lb-ft at 1,800 RPM.

This is awesome for a non-electric vehicle, and it allows you to take advantage of monstrous torque figures down low for amazing towing capacity. But there's no comparison when it comes to EV pickup trucks.

The Rivian R1T produces 908 lb-ft of torque, and it's all available the moment you mash the accelerator.

3. Low Center of Gravity

Pickup trucks aren't exactly known as canyon carving machines, but thanks to how an EV truck's batteries are packaged, a lot of the mass is concentrated at the bottom of the vehicle, dramatically improving handling.

This means that even a pickup truck, a class of vehicle that's traditionally been seen as unstable and not very sporty, has the potential to deliver inspired handling if the batteries are packaged correctly.

It is true for EV pickup trucks like the Rivian, which boasts incredible acceleration that can catapult you to 60 MPH in three seconds. This acceleration can earn the Rivian a spot among the best-performance EVs for sale.

The way electric vehicles have revolutionized the way we think about performance is mind-boggling. Obviously, you don't want to use your enormous electric pickup truck as a track toy, but it's possible to have some fun around the bends, thanks to the lower center of gravity.

The added stability doesn't just bring benefits in spirited driving situations, it also helps the vehicle perform better during normal use.

4. No Need to Visit the Gas Station

Pickup trucks aren't the most fuel-efficient vehicles, and if you own one, chances are you're very acquainted with your local gas station. However, if you want to forgo the gas station forever, the best choice is an electric pickup truck.

EVs allow drivers to charge their vehicles at home overnight, much like you would on your cellphone. It's immensely convenient to schedule your vehicle's charging times via an app and wake up to a fully charged vehicle.

One of the many advantages EVs enjoy over traditional vehicles is enjoying the entire ownership time without having to set foot in a gas station. The best electric pickup trucks win out over traditional pickup trucks when it comes to convenience.

5. No Tailpipe Emissions

Electric pickup trucks don't emit harmful gases when they're operating. This means that you can safely use your electric pickup truck to power your camping site without releasing dangerous gases that might endanger you or those around you.

EV pickup trucks will help avoid any dangerous situations, such as leaving a vehicle running in an enclosed environment, where the buildup of gases could potentially result in a fatal situation.

It's very convenient that you can enjoy all of an EV pickup truck's features, even the A/C, without running an engine.

You can even be greeted by a vehicle interior that's nice and warm during the winter, even if your vehicle is inside a garage, without the fear of toxic gases from the engine building up.

6. On-Board Power

Electric pickup trucks are the best vehicles for camping trips. The EV truck already has an enormous battery, so it's essentially a gigantic generator for your camping site.

The awesome part is that you can power your entire site without worrying about neighbors getting annoyed because your pickup truck's engine is running.

The fact that you can even sleep inside your EV while camping, enjoying a perfectly dialed-in HVAC system, goes to show what perfect camping mates these vehicles are.

7. Off-Road Capability

Electric pickup trucks have capabilities that regular ICE trucks cannot match. The Rivian R1T is equipped with four(!) electric motors. So what's the big deal?

Well, the Rivian features an electric motor for each wheel, allowing each electric motor to distribute the exact torque needed for each wheel.

This is great for off-roading, but it's also amazing when driving on regular pavement. You don't need locking differentials to tackle difficult terrain, which makes off-roading easier for the inexperienced.

Electric Pickup Trucks Offer More Features Than Their ICE Counterparts

It's possible to argue that EV pickup trucks might need further improvements in range to become practical workhorses, but in terms of features, it's undeniable that EV pickups have internal combustion trucks beat.

With instant torque, huge frunks, and the ability to power a camping site in an emissions-free manner, EV pickup trucks have it all.