Can an Electric Truck Be a Workhorse?

Is an electric truck a novelty, or can it gets things done? These pickups have distinct emissions advantages over gas and diesel trucks, but is that all.

We love our trucks and use them for nearly everything we need to get done. Some families depend on trucks as their family ride, while some professionals put these trucks to work to be the biggest and most important tool in their toolbox.

Can you use an electric truck to be the workhorse you need on the job and around the house? Let’s discuss.

EV pickups have bidirectional charging

Bidirectional charging refers to an EV’s ability to power tools and appliances. Electric vehicles can be used as electric generators for homes during a power outage. The Ford F-150 Lightning and GMC Hummer EV both have large battery packs that can power homes for days. These trucks also have power ports to keep your tools powered up and operational at the jobsite. Some gas-powered trucks also serve as electric generators, but EVs are made to do this and offer charging to send power where you need it.

Smoother deliveries than regular trucks

You can use an electric truck to handle the smooth deliver of more delicate items than you would in a gas or diesel-powered truck. Its still important to ensure items are properly secured and packaged, but the ride quality and handling of an EV is much better than traditional models. This means items you wouldn’t normally carry in your truck can be carried in your electric model. The smooth drive also means a much more enjoyable ride during the day.

Pull out those stumps

When you need to pull stumps to clear an area for landscaping, you need torque. Most trucks must spool up to the maximum torque figures or employ 4WD to pull out stumps and clear the area. A truck powered by electricity uses the full torque range as soon as you step on the accelerator pedal. Most of these pickups are also equipped with standard 4WD, which is the perfect recipe for pulling stumps out of the ground. This is one of the best ways to make an EV pickup a workhorse.

The latest tech is onboard

If you operate a fleet of trucks, technology is necessary to give each crew their route. Using an electric truck means you’ve got the latest tech onboard, making it easy to have pickups out on the road that are safer and filled with the latest GPS technology. The most updated tech allows your drivers to be connected to the truck, making it easy for you to monitor their driving habits. Even if you don’t operate a fleet of trucks, the latest tech can make your job much easier.

Remove the junk

It’s pretty easy to put your truck to work when you operate a junk removal service. Load up the bed of your truck and haul away anything you need to take to the dump, scrap yard, or recycling center. It is possible to tow a heavy load with your electric pickup. Some people think that the reduced driving range means no towing, but that’s not the case. As long as you monitor the distance and stay within the EV truck’s parameters, you can haul the junk away.

Put a snowplow on the front

Yes, your electric truck can be turned into a snowplow that can clear streets and driveways. If this is part of your business, you’ll be glad to plug your truck back into the charger after your morning run of clearing roads of the wet, cold, white stuff. This is another way the impressive amount of torque that’s instantly available can help you get things done. Pay attention to the driving range and how much it decreases while plowing, and you’ll be fine.

Use your truck as a moving service

Another way to turn your truck into a workhorse is to offer it as part of a moving service. Once again, you’ll need to understand the limitations of the driving range, but your electric pickup and a trailer might be the most affordable way for some people to complete their local moves. Many people don’t move across several miles or state lines but locally, and your EV truck could be the right tool to help them accomplish this task.

Your electric truck can become a workhorse and get things done. These trucks are just as capable as gas and diesel-powered trucks but have some limitations you must understand.