Overview

• Researchers published the peer‑reviewed analysis in Environmental Science & Technology using Argonne’s life‑cycle model and EPA model‑year‑2025 vehicle data.
• An ICE pickup averages 486 g CO2e per mile, while a compact 200‑mile‑range BEV averages 81 g CO2e per mile, roughly 17% of the gas pickup’s footprint.
• Electrifying pickups yields the largest absolute reductions, with a fully electric pickup cutting emissions about 75% versus a gas pickup and staying under 30% even when hauling 2,500 pounds.
• Non‑plug‑in hybrids trim life‑cycle emissions by about 11–13%, whereas 35–50 mile PHEVs cut 53–60% assuming 58–69% electric‑mode driving, and smaller‑battery BEVs post the lowest totals.
• Grid carbon intensity and temperature shift results by location and use, yet BEVs remain lower everywhere, and a free online calculator lets users tailor estimates by vehicle, driving pattern and county.