Ranked by measured energy cost
Cheapest 2026 pickup trucks to run
2026 small and standard pickup trucks across all powertrains, ranked by measured energy cost per mile.
12,000 mi/year · 55% city · national avg prices, Jul 24, 2026methodology →
| # | Vehicle | Powertrain | Per mile | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Rivian R1T Dual Standard (22in)electric motor (208 kW ACPM) · Part-time 4WD | Electric | 7.4¢/mi | $73.55 | $883 |
| 2 | 2026 Rivian R1T Dual Standard (20in)electric motor (208 kW ACPM) · Part-time 4WD | Electric | 7.9¢/mi | $79.05 | $949 |
| 3 | 2026 Tesla Cybertruck AWDelectric motor (223 and 226 kW ACPM 3-Phase) · AWD | Electric | 7.9¢/mi | $79.12 | $949 |
| 4 | 2026 Tesla Cybertruck Long Range (20in Cyber wheels)electric motor (240 kW ACPM 3-Phase) · RWD | Electric | 8.0¢/mi | $79.95 | $959 |
| 5 | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV 20-mod battery, 19kW 6-mode chargerelectric motor (255 and 256 kW ACPM) · 4WD | Electric | 8.8¢/mi | $88.22 | $1,059 |
| 6 | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV 24-mod battery, 19kW 6-mode chargerelectric motor (255 and 256 kW ACPM) · 4WD | Electric | 9.1¢/mi | $91.25 | $1,095 |
| 7 | 2026 GMC Sierra EV 20-mod battery, 11kW 15-mode chargerelectric motor (255 and 256 kW ACPM) · 4WD | Electric | 9.1¢/mi | $91.37 | $1,096 |
| 8 | 2026 GMC Sierra EV 20-mod battery, 19kW 15-mode chargerelectric motor (255 and 256 kW ACPM) · 4WD | Electric | 9.7¢/mi | $96.66 | $1,160 |
| 9 | 2026 Ford Maverick HEV FWD2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWD | Hybrid | 10.4¢/mi | $103.81 | $1,246 |
| 10 | 2026 Ford Maverick HEV AWD2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Part-time 4WD | Hybrid | 10.8¢/mi | $107.94 | $1,295 |
| 11 | 2026 Ford Maverick FWD2.0L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | 15.2¢/mi | $151.90 | $1,823 |
| 12 | 2026 Ford Maverick AWD2.0L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic · Part-time 4WD | Gasoline | 16.0¢/mi | $160.00 | $1,920 |
| 13 | 2026 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD HEV3.5L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic with select shift · RWD | Hybrid | 16.8¢/mi | $167.65 | $2,012 |
| 14 | 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD2.4L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · RWD | Gasoline | 17.4¢/mi | $173.99 | $2,088 |
| 15 | 2026 Ford F150 Pickup 4WD HEV3.5L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic with select shift · Part-time 4WD | Hybrid | 17.5¢/mi | $175.00 | $2,100 |
Rankings compare measured driving-energy cost only — never purchase price, depreciation, insurance, or maintenance — computed from each vehicle's exact official EPA record at the assumptions stated above. Different assumptions change the order: open any vehicle and edit them, or compare two vehicles directly.