words/images by Brian Clark, EBL content editor last updated March 12, 2025.

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. Have a green machine of your own? We’re looking for more Rangers and Ranger Stations to join our new Ranger EV platform.