What trucks have no spark plugs?
Trucks that have no spark plugs fall into two broad categories: diesel-powered pickups (which use compression ignition and rely on glow plugs rather than spark plugs) and fully electric pickups (which use electric motors and have no internal combustion at all).
In practice, the main on‑sale options today are diesel pickups from the heavy‑duty segment and a growing lineup of electric pickups. This article breaks down the two categories and provides representative examples that are available or widely announced for 2025.
Diesel-powered pickups (no spark plugs)
Diesel pickups do not use spark plugs; they rely on compression ignition and typically employ glow plugs to aid cold starts. The following models represent the core diesel offerings in North America’s pickup market as of 2025.
- Ford F-Series Super Duty (F-250/F-350/F-450) with 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel
- Ram Pickup line (Ram 2500/3500) with 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD / GMC Sierra 2500HD with Duramax turbo-diesel
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD / GMC Sierra 3500HD with Duramax turbo-diesel
Diesel pickups provide strong low-end torque and towing capability, with maintenance focusing on fuel systems, emissions controls, and glow plug systems for cold starts rather than spark plug schedules.
Electric pickups (no spark plugs)
Electric pickups run on battery-powered electric motors, so there are no combustion events and no spark plugs in their powertrains. Below are representative electric pickup options that have been released or widely available by 2025.
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- Rivian R1T
- Chevrolet Silverado EV
- Ram 1500 REV
- GMC Hummer EV Pickup
Electric pickups offer immediate torque and zero tailpipe emissions, but buyers should consider charging infrastructure, driving range, and payload/towing trade-offs relative to traditional combustion-powered trucks.
Summary
In short, trucks with no spark plugs come from two categories: diesel-powered pickups (which use glow plugs and compression ignition) and fully electric pickups (which use electric motors with no combustion). Current diesel options include the Ford Super Duty, Ram 2500/3500, and GM’s heavy‑duty Silverado/Sierra lines. Current electric options include the Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, Chevrolet Silverado EV, Ram 1500 REV, and GMC Hummer EV Pickup. Each category offers distinct advantages depending on towing needs, emissions goals, and charging or fuel considerations.
