Electric Pickups Are Getting Solar-Powered Accessories This Summer

Ford reported that its EV sales expanded across the board in February with sales of its electric F-150 pickup, the Lightning, almost doubling.

Even the EV king, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA), acknowledged having difficulties in mass-producing its Cybertruck, after already having a hard time to bring it to the road. Moreover, the first EV maker to bring the electric truck to life, Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ: RIVN) projected a year without production growth. Beating Tesla by being the first to deliver the world’s first electric pickup isn’t enough as Rivian needs a home run. Rivian is betting its success on a more affordable SUV. Rivian will be revealing its R2 SUV at an event in California today. According to the critics, a more affordable EV will either fuel Rivian to join the big EV league or potentially be the beginning of its end.

Also this week, Electrek reported that Nissan (OTC: NSANY) is reportedly in talks with EV maker Fisker to partner on electric pickups, but neither Nissan nor Fisker commented on the news that was first announced by Reuters, citing an unnamed source. The deal would certainly be a win-win for both Nissan and Fisker, with Fisker getting the cash-injection it desperately needs and Nissan gaining a window to boost its EV lineup with a pickup.

The above examples are merely a reflection of the complexities that come with developing electric pickups. But, as the technology continues to evolve, so does the EV evolution. Worksport Ltd. (NASDAQ: WKSP),specialized in truck beds and clean energy-powered automotive accessories, just revealed its revolutionary pickup power accessories, will be released this summer.