🔥🚚 TOP 3 Most Powerful Non-EV Trucks in the U.S. (ICE only) 🚚🔥
Here are three great full-size pickups that pack serious horsepower without going electric:
1️⃣ 2025 Ford F‑150
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Horsepower: ~ 720 hp (for top gas versions).
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Starting price: ~$46,000 (base model) according to KBB; high-spec models cost more.
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Why it stands out: A mainstream best-seller doing near “super-truck” power levels, useful for hauling or performance.
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Interesting fact: Even with this power, it remains versatile as a full-size pickup for everyday use + performance.
2️⃣ 2025 Ram 1500 (High-Output Gas Version)
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Horsepower: Up to ~ 540 hp in the high-output inline-6 version.
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Price: Base starts ~$40,275 for entry trims.
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Why it stands out: A full-size pickup that swaps in a turbocharged inline-6 instead of a big V8 but still delivers serious punch.
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Interesting fact: The new engine architecture marks a shift in pickup performance design and efficiency while retaining strong output.
3️⃣ 2025 Ram 1500 RHO (Performance Off-Road Gas Version)
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Horsepower: ~ 540 hp & ~ 521 lb-ft torque.
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Price: Starts at about $71,990 (incl. destination) for the RHO trim.
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Why it stands out: A high-power version aimed at performance/off-road truck buyers, not electric, continuing the ICE tradition.
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Interesting fact: With this trim you’re paying performance-truck money but getting a pickup with serious capability in both power and utility.
💡 Why this matters & what to keep in mind
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These trucks show you can still get massive horsepower without switching to electric.
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When choosing, factor in not just horsepower but also payload/towing capability, cost of ownership (fuel, maintenance), and how you’ll actually use the truck.
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High power often means higher running costs and sometimes compromises (fuel economy, service costs, etc.).
