words/images by Brian Clark, EBL content editor last updated August 10, 2023.

Apple pie aside, few products have come to embody Americana as much as the pickup truck. The pickup truck enjoys a storied history that grew out of the need to haul things around. Today it holds a unique place in American culture given its utility, power, and styling. While not the first electric pickup, the green machine was the first modern electric incarnation to reach production and go to market. The green machine excels on road and off. It is just as useful hauling cargo as it is friends and family. And with abundant cleverly-designed locked storage compartments, the green machine is as versatile as they come. So whether it’s your daily driver, farm vehicle, or overlanding-adventure-mobile, the green machine is worth experiencing for yourself.

Pictured above is the original green machine—a 2022 Rivian R1T launch edition. Other offerings in this category include the Ford F150 Lightning, Canoo Pickup Truck, and the radical Tesla Cybertruck. Learn more about these pickups and other electric vehicles in the new EBL app™.