Forced induction, specifically turbocharging, has drastically improved manufacturers' ability to get more power from combustion engines. Lately, the advent and implementation of electric motors have made it even easier for manufacturers to deliver lofty power outputs in their vehicles.We've seen performance vehicles benefit from this, but we've also experienced power outputs rise in other segments, such as pickups. Among modern trucks, many models deliver over 500 horsepower, and in some cases, their outputs can rival America's best sports cars. Here are ten of the most powerful pickups ever available from the factory, arranged in ascending order by power output. Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum Horsepower: 580 hp Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 3/4 front viewWhile we've seen many of our most beloved and iconic names in automotive history laid to rest as manufacturers transition to electric vehicles as the future of the automotive industry, we've also seen a handful of new ones emerge. The Ford F-150 Lightning is among those relatively new models and is the all-electric offshoot of Ford's long-standing pickup truck. The heavy-hauling EV debuted in 2022 and today comes in five trim levels, with even the meekest one commanding more than 500 horsepower from its all-electric powertrain.However, the most powerful variants deliver up to 580 horsepower from a dual-motor configuration paired with a single-speed transmission. That dual-motor, subsequently all-wheel-drive configuration can be found in the range-topping Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum trim level for $84,995. Ram 1500 REV Horsepower: 647 hp 2026-ram-1500-rev-tungsten-1Stellantis has performed a 180-degree turn in its electrification plans, resulting in the cancellation of the all-electric Ram 1500. Instead, the pickup has a range extender and is taking up the mantle of the Ram 1500 REV. When it arrives in 2026, the truck will be one of the most powerful vehicles in the segment.That grunt comes from an electric powertrain supported by a 3.6-liter naturally aspirated Pentastar V6 engine. This combination not only delivers 647 hp to all four corners, but also produces enough torque to accommodate a payload of up to 2,625 pounds, more than the rest of the models in its class, and enough also to pull a maximum of 14,000 pounds. Ram 1500 TRX Horsepower: 702 hp 2022 Ram 1500 TRX (41)For a brief moment, it seemed that Ford was the only automaker left in America producing a supercharged high-performance off-road truck, the Ford F-150 Raptor and the Raptor R, as production of its closest competitor, the Ram 1500 TRX, ended after the 2024 model year. Before it went away, the TRX was the most potent pickup truck in Ram's catalog, making over 702 hp, but still shy of the Raptor R's 720 hp.Although representing polar opposites within the Ram 1500 family, the TRX's demise was the result of Stellantis' shifting electrification objectives. Beyond the brand's revised strategy, ever-tightening emission regulations also played a role in the discontinuation of the Ram 1500 TRX. However, that wasn't the end of the TRX. Ford F-150 Raptor R Horsepower: 720 hp 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R Gray Front Angle Sand Driving DynamicBefore the Ford F-150 Raptor R was unveiled in 2022, it had been eight years since we'd last seen a V8 engine at the heart of the automaker's off-road-dominating trim of the F-150. Compared to the standard F150-based Raptor, the "R" variant used the automaker's potent "Predator" V8 engine, which we first saw in the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.However, the Raptor R's Predator V8 featured a handful of unique engine internals, giving it 270 hp more than the V6 in the standard Raptor. The supercharged V8 engine in the Raptor R was paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and, along with its Fox Live Valve shocks, made this an exciting sand-dune-dominating pickup truck. Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Horsepower: 760 hp 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Black Front Angled View Towing 3/4To combat the Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevrolet introduced the Silverado EV, riding on a completely different platform than the Silverado 1500. At the top of the Silverado EV trim level hierarchy was the RST model with two electric motors, making a total of 760 hp.While it's more than the Raptor R could manage, the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST tips the scales at 8,953 lbs, which is why its output only translates to a sub-4.5-second 0-60 mph sprint. Not only is it powerful, the RST, specifically the First Edition version, pioneered General Motors' bidirectional charging technology. GMC Sierra EV Denali Horsepower: 760 hp GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 - group shotLike their ICE counterparts, the EV variants of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra share underpinnings, which GM calls the BT1 platform. The two pickups also have the same powertrain, with the GMC Sierra EV Denali also featuring two electric motors producing up to 760 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque. Where the two trucks differ is in design and interior arrangement. Ram 1500 SRT TRX Horsepower: 777 hp 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX front three-quarterWhen it was announced that the Ram TRX would be discontinued, the brand's management stated that it was only the end of that chapter in the TRX's history, not the death of the nameplate. The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX introduces a new iteration of this beloved muscle truck, boasting more power than the original TRX from a few years ago and a medley of new features to best the Ford F-150 Raptor.At the core of the new TRX variant is a 6.2-liter Hemi V8 engine topped with a twin-screw supercharger, which allows it to sprint from a standstill to 60 mph quicker than the Raptor and quicker than any production pickup truck still relying exclusively on a combustion engine. Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast Horsepower: 845 hp 2026 Tesla CybertruckThe Tesla Cybertruck might be divisive, but in a contest about which pickup trucks have the most power, the angular Cybertruck ranks above most. In the most powerful variant, the Cyberbeast, Tesla employs three electric motors, one at the front and two at the rear, which direct 845 hp to all four wheels.One of the benefits of electric motors is their instantaneous power delivery, which aids straight-line acceleration. In the case of the Cyberbeast, its power output allows it to brute force its way to 60 mph from a standstill in 2.6 seconds, quicker than many supercars. Rivian R1T Quad-Motor Horsepower: 1,025 hp 2026 Rivian R1T Quad MotorThe Rivian R1T has been one of the most eye-catching models in the niche all-electric pickup truck segment, and today it is recognized as a leading name in it. The Quad-Motor version of the truck is the fastest vehicle in Rivian's lineup and is the most capable model off-road.With one electric motor for each wheel, not only does it benefit from an advanced torque vectoring system, but that all-wheel-drive configuration and power output allow the Rivian R1T Quad-Motor to sprint from one end of a quarter-mile drag strip to the other in 10.5 seconds, quicker than some thoroughbred supercars. GMC Hummer EV Pickup Horsepower: 1,160 hp 2026 GMC Hummer EV Pickup front 3/4The GMC Hummer EV Pickup truck is the world's most powerful pickup truck ever made and allowed on public roads. When it debuted, the electrified offshoot of the GMC Hummer immediately stood out for its dimensions, most notably its curb-cracking 9,063-pound curb weight.Seemingly offsetting the effects of its weight was an electric powertrain consisting of three electric motors, producing 1,160 horsepower and roughly 1,200 lb-ft of torque to muscle its way to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. Not only is the power output of the GMC Hummer EV pickup truck greater than that of any other pickup truck that has been produced so far, but it is also ten times greater than that of the original AM General Humvee.Sources: GMC, Stellantis, Ford, Chevrolet, Rivian, Tesla, Ram