Following Ford's announcement to end all-electric F-150 Lightning production after 2025 in favor of hybrid and range-extended models, Tesla's Cybertruck stands alone as the primary full-size pure-electric pickup in the U.S.
As detailed in prior coverage, Ford revealed on December 15, 2025, plans to discontinue its battery-electric F-150 Lightning after the 2025 model year, redirecting efforts toward hybrids and extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) that use gasoline generators for extended range—potentially over 700 miles.
This strategic retreat from large pure-EV trucks, amid demand shortfalls and high costs, leaves Tesla's Cybertruck as the unchallenged leader in the full-size electric pickup segment without combustion components. The Lightning had occasionally outsold the Cybertruck but could not sustain against manufacturing and market realities.
The shift underscores industry-wide tensions for legacy automakers scaling massive EVs, potentially guiding future strategies at rivals like GM or Stellantis toward hybrid compromises over full electrification.
