You may not be able to buy a brand-new Ford F-150 Lightning after its discontinuation, but there are plenty of efficient hybrid and diesel truck models that provide solid value for the money. Ford's first mass-produced electric vehicle garnered plenty of attention, but high production costs and dwindling demand forced the American automaker to remove the innovative truck from its lineup.
Electric trucks aren't very affordable or practical compared with gas and hybrid models. These three hybrid and diesel trucks achieve amazing driving range and produce ample power thanks to their electric motors.
The Toyota Tundra i-FORCE MAX is a hybrid powerhouse
Toyota is no stranger to electrifying some of its most popular nameplates like the Camry, RAV4 and Sienna. The Japanese automaker produces plenty of hybrid
models, including a full-size hybrid pickup truck.
The 2026 Toyota Tundra Limited i-FORCE MAX uses a 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine to produce a massive 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque. Aside from incredible power for its size, the full-size truck also boasts 22 miles per gallon combined and has a 32.2-gallon tank.
It can travel for upwards of 708 miles on a full tank of gas. The Tundra Limited i-FORCE Max starts at $58,560. It may not be a fully electric truck like the F-150 Lightning, but it has a mighty powertrain setup and excellent driving range for its segment.
Chevy's Silverado has a turbo-diesel engine option
You can get a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado full-size pickup truck with a powerful 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine. Starting at around $56,540, the Silverado 1500 LT Turbodiesel produces 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque.
It achieves 26 miles per gallon combined and has a 24-gallon tank. The truck can travel for over 624 miles on a full tank, making it significantly more efficient than some of its segment rivals.
I've tested the GMC Sierra 1500, a close cousin to the Silverado 1500 with a turbo-diesel engine. It was powerful on the road and burned much less fuel than I expected on a long road trip. Diesel may be expensive, but diesel engines have better build quality, offer more torque for towing, and provide better fuel economy than gas engines.
The Ford F-150 is available as a hybrid
You can't get a brand-new Ford F-150 Lightning, but a hybrid Ford F-150 could be the next best thing if you're looking for a vehicle that's closely related to the EV. Drivers can get a 2026 Ford F-150 STX with a 3.5-liter PowerBoost full hybrid V6 engine for $54,505.
The F-150 produces 420 horsepower and 578 pound-feet of torque with a hybrid engine. It achieves around 25 miles per gallon combined and has a 30-gallon gas tank. The American full-size pickup is capable of traveling for over 750 miles on a full tank of gas, which is excellent for its segment.
Drivers can benefit from the added power and fuel efficiency of an electric motor without having to regularly recharge an EV battery when choosing the F-150 Hybrid. It's the best of both worlds with a full-hybrid powertrain because it has superb fuel economy for a large heavy truck and it offers the traditional driving and ownership experience that drivers expect out of the nameplate.
Charles Singh is an Autos Connect Reporter for The Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY Network. Contact him at CSingh@Gannett.com.
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