Every pick-up truck coming soon

In recent years, double-cab pick-up trucks have become increasingly family friendly, making them popular as alternatives to large SUVs. The best are equipped for more than just a hard day's work, though – some are as good at hauling your family and all their luggage around as they are at moving tools and rubble from site to site.

While April 2025 tax rule changes mean most double-cab pick-up trucks are now classed as company cars rather than commercial vehicles – forcing costs up – manufacturers are turning to a new era of electrified pick-ups. 

Fortunately, there are a number of new models lined up that should fill the gap. Petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric pick-up truck options are on the way. And in this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the various models we’re expecting to be launched in 2025 and beyond.

Summer 2025

Ford Ranger PHEV

We’ve reckon the Ford Ranger is the best pick-up around – indeed, we named it as our Pick-up Truck of the Year at our most recent Van and Commercial Vehicle Awards. And in the Summer, Ford is releasing a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version, combining its class-leading driving dynamics with electric power. 

The Ranger's plug-in hybrid will feature a 2.3-litre petrol engine, electric motor and 11.8kWh battery — which you'll need to charge frequently from a wallbox charger at home or work to get the official range of 26 miles, or come close to the official fuel consumption figure of 90mpg.

Still, the ability to drive with zero emissions even for this distance cuts its official CO2 figure to 68g/km, making the Ranger PHEV liable for less Benefit-in-Kind taxation than the diesel version.

Maxus eTerron 9

Taking over from the Maxus T90EV – the first electric pick-up to arrive on our shores – the eTerron 9 promises more modern looks, four-wheel drive and a host more upgrades besides.

For a start, the Maxus eTerron 9 offers more than double the horsepower of its predecessor, with up to 435bhp. Its battery is far bigger, too, with a 102kWh total capacity serving up a range of up to 267 miles – 47 miles more than the pick-up it replaces. Despite the battery pack’s hefty capacity, 115kW charging should provide a 20-80% top up in 40 minutes.

Practical features will include a 236-litre storage compartment under its bonnet, vehicle-to-load charging of external devices and a 3,500kg towing capacity. However, its payload capacity of 620kg will fall short of rivals, many of which can carry over a tonne. Air suspension should furnish the eTerron9 with a smooth ride and the ability to squat for easier loading and unloading from its rear load bed.

Autumn 2024

Isuzu D-Max BEV

An all-electric version of the Isuzu D-Max is big news, because the utilitarian pick-up has won lots of British fans over the years. 

Expected towards the end of 2025, the D-Max BEV – battery electric vehicle – can’t come soon enough to win back buyers put off double-cab models by the recent pick-up tax rule changes. This cohort is sure to include plenty of farmers and tradespeople who will be happy to hear four-wheel drive is planned for the Isuzu – a feature missing from the Maxus T90EV.

Expect a battery size of around 67kWh and dual motors with a combined output just shy of 180bhp, while the D-Max BEV should also be capable of hauling more than a tonne of payload. Slightly more curvaceous looks and blue flashes of exterior trim will help it stand out from the diesel version. 

KGM Musso EV

South Korean brand KGM (formerly Ssangyong) is set to launch its all-electric Musso EV pick-up later this year. Korea’s first electric pick-up will be a medium-sized model with a large passenger area but a relatively short load bed.

It’s packing an 80.6kWh LFP battery and a 204bhp motor, but unlike the Isuzu D-Max EV, the KGM Musso EV is only rear-wheel drive and will be better suited to Tarmac than muddy fields or building sites as a result. 

Instead, KGM is going after the lifestyle van market, decking the Musso EV out with features like snazzy 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, an Alpine audio system and a roof rack to make light work of carrying bikes and kayaks. With a range of up to 249 miles it should be able to tackle longer trips without too many charging stops as well.

Spring 2026

Toyota Hilux

Toyota’s Hilux is arguably the best-known pick-up truck out there, and an all-new model is expected to arrive during 2026. 

Relatively little is known about the upcoming Hilux so far, but we can be fairly sure that the new version will almost certainly feature some level electric power. Toyota revealed in 2021 that an electric pick-up is part of its future range, and previewed what it might look like through the EPU concept in 2023. However, diesel buyers needn’t worry – it’s highly likely a diesel engine will remain an option. It also looks increasingly likely Toyota is weighing up a plug-in hybrid Hilux to take on the Ford Ranger PHEV, according to Japanese reports.

What’s also certain is the new model will build on the current version’s good name; the current Hilux was crowned Best Commercial Pick-up Truck at our 2023 Van and Commercial Vehicle Awards, and while the Ford Ranger is the more well-rounded choice, the new Hilux should be a dependable and practical contender.

If you can't wait for the new Hilux to arrive, then a version of the current pick-up with fuel-saving mild hybrid technology is already on sale. That model is pictured above.

Frequently asked questions

Will the Tesla Cybertruck come to the UK?

While there have been rumours that the Tesla Cybertruck would be sold in the UK, and it still appears on the Tesla GB website, there’s no option to order the dystopian-looking pick-up. We suspect there never will be, as the Cybertruck would have to undergo a raft of expensive crash and pedestrian safety tests before being unleashed to customers on this side of the pond.

That leaves us missing out on its infamous polygonal styling and stainless steel panelling that, Tesla claims, can withstand a shot from a 9mm handgun. US customers are able to choose between an entry-level 600bhp dual-motor version, or a three-motor setup derived from the Tesla Model S Plaid, which will produce a whopping 845bhp. Tesla quotes an official range of 340 miles for the former, or 320 for the latter. 

The Cybertruck can perform pick-up duties too, with a payload of 1134kg and a maximum towing capacity of 5000kg.

Will the Rivian R1T come to the UK?

You may not have heard of Rivian before, but in America this electric pick-up truck is already on sale. The brand even counts big names like Amazon and Ford among its key backers.

While various versions of the R1T are available, range-topping versions are fitted with four electric motors – one for each wheel – and up to 740bhp. That's enough power to pull this hefty pick-up to 60mph in 3.5sec and haul up to 5000kg.

Unfortunately it doesn’t look like the R1T will be offered for sale here, but the American manufacturer has already confirmed the next-generation Rivian R2 will be. Being a mid-sized SUV rather than a full-size pick-up, the R2 should be well-suited to British roads and customers, making it a more realistic sales proposition than the supersized R1T.

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