Until recently, trying to write a list of the best hybrid trucks in Canada would have been a futile exercise. It’s only in the last year or so that the automotive industry has started to offer more than a smattering of electrified trucks. Today, though, there are several options ranging from compact pickups all the way to full-size. (There are no heavy-duty trucks on this list, though—at least, not yet.)
Still, when we tell you this is a list of the best hybrid pickups you can buy in Canada, technically it’s also every electrified truck because the market is still filling out. But we’ll help you make a decision by adding information about power specs, towing capabilities, and the strengths and potential drawbacks of each.
All models on this list are conventional (or self-charging) hybrids. These types of hybrids do not need to be plugged in and recharge during normal driving, but they cannot run solely on electric power. Plug-in hybrid powertrains, which have larger batteries and do need to be plugged in to take advantage of all-electric driving, are not yet being offered in pickup trucks as of this writing. This list also doesn’t include fully battery electric trucks such as the Ford F-150 Lightning or the upcoming Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV. All of the trucks below come with desirable features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Best Hybrid Trucks in Canada 2024
Ford F-150 PowerBoost
First up in our alphabetical list is Ford’s full-size entry into the hybrid pick-up game, the Ford F-150 PowerBoost. This conventional hybrid debuted for the 2021 model year, and for 2024 it benefits from a refresh to the entire line-up. Along with this, new features will become available such as the Pro Access Tailgate, the Blue Oval’s take on a modular tailgate design with a side-hinged opening that extends 100 degrees. The F-150 PowerBoost comes with a 3.5-litre V6 with hybrid drive, producing up to 430 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque. Apart from the Raptor line-up, that’s more power than any other version of the F-150. Maximum towing for the F-150 hybrid weighs in at 5,760 kilograms (12,700 pounds). On the fuel consumption side, Natural Resources Canada rates the fuel economy of the F-150 PowerBoost at 10.5 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, 10.4 on the highway, and 10.4 combined with four-wheel drive (4WD).
One of the F-150 PowerBoost’s most popular features is Pro Power Onboard, an inverter system that allows drivers to use the truck’s battery to power external appliances or even a full home in case of a power outage. The 2.4 kW Pro Power Onboard system is standard with the hybrid F-150, while a 7.2 kW system is optional. On the downside, Consumer Reports lists the F-150 PowerBoost among the least reliable vehicles on the market. But that’s not swaying Ford, who say they’re ramping up production for 2024 and aim to make the F-150 PowerBoost one of the best-selling hybrid vehicles on the continent.
Ford Maverick
When the Ford Maverick launched as a new model for the 2022 model year, it was by far the most affordable pickup truck on the market. Plus, that cheap pricing was led by its hybrid powertrain, which was standard at the time. Now, the Maverick Hybrid has proven so popular that Ford has made the gasoline engine standard for 2024 and it’s the hybrid that’s an upgrade. The 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid has a starting price in Canada of $35,795 including MSRP, destination charges, and fees. Since that’s still only beaten by the gas-powered Maverick (which starts at $35,295), we don’t think the difference will deter most potential buyers since this compact truck has been a huge hit. The 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine combines with hybrid drive for a total system output of 191 hp, while the engine makes 162 lb-ft of torque on its own. For the hybrid truck, though, towing maxes out at 907 kilograms (2,000 pounds). If you want the full 1,814 kg (4,000 lb) available on the Maverick—or if you’re looking for all-wheel drive (AWD) as opposed to front-wheel drive (FWD)—you’ll need to opt for the gas Maverick and the optional 4K Tow package. On the fuel efficiency side, expect to burn a frugal 5.8 L/100 km city, 7.1 highway, and 6.4 combined.
Ram 1500
We’re including the full-size Ram 1500 here on our list of hybrid pickup trucks, but it’s sort of on a technicality. The eTorque system that’s optional in the Ram 1500 is a mild hybrid system. This isn’t a full hybrid as in the other trucks listed here. Instead, it replaces the alternator with a more powerful electric motor/generator, which delivers smoother engine start/stop operation and a boost under initial acceleration. It’s not designed to have a significant impact on emissions or fuel efficiency, though some owners report seeing that benefit as well. The eTorque system can be equipped on either of the Ram 1500’s available gas powertrains, which include a 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 (305 hp, 269 lb-ft, 10.8 L/100 km combined) and the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 (395 hp, 410 lb-ft, 11.7 L/100 km combined). With the latter, max towing measures up at 5,783 kilograms (12,750 pounds). All this changes for 2025, though, as a new generation of Ram 1500 is set to launch with turbocharged straight-six engines and a battery electric truck.
Toyota Tacoma
New for 2024, we can add a fifth truck to this list of the best hybrid pick-ups available in Canada, and this one is a doozy. The Toyota Tacoma is newly available with a version of the brand’s performance-oriented i-Force Max hybrid powertrain. It produces up to 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque, a figure that’s currently the highest in the mid-size truck segment. (As of this writing, pricing for trucks equipped with this powertrain has not yet been announced. New vehicle pricing more generally for the 2024 Toyota Tundra in Canada starts at $46,950.) The i-Force Max models have a maximum payload of 775 kilograms (1,710 lbs), more than the gas-powered version. Towing for this version hasn’t yet been announced, nor has the fuel efficiency. But given how popular these trucks already are for their reliability and unbelievable resale value, we don’t expect potential buyers will need much convincing.
Toyota Tundra
Rounding out this list, it’s not surprising to see another Toyota. The brand has become known for its hybrid powertrains, and the Toyota Tundra full-size truck became a beneficiary of that when the redesign landed for the 2022 model year. The Toyota Tundra’s i-Force Max powertrain integrates a 3.5-litre twin-turbo and intercooled V6 with a motor/generator, producing a total of 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque, 500 lb-ft of which is available from a complete stop. NRCan rates the Tundra i-Force Max’s fuel economy at 12.7 L/100 km city, 10.5 highway, and 11.7 combined, or 12.9/11.6/12.3 in its TRD Pro off-road configuration. The Tundra’s hybrid model has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,067 kilograms (11,170 pounds) and is offered in Canada in 11 trim levels. Surprisingly, one feature Toyota does not offer, even on the Tundra full-size pickup, is an equivalent to Ford’s Pro Power Onboard system. The 2024 Toyota Tundra hybrid has a Canadian starting price of $77,216.
Looking for information on the best hybrid SUVs you can buy in Canada, like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4? Check out our list of the best hybrid and plug-in hybrid SUVs in Canada.