Off-roading enthusiasts know that having a locking differential on your car when going off the beaten track can make life a lot easier when the trail gets sketchy. Some cars come equipped from the factory with locking diffs, usually on the rear axle, but more hardcore models like the Mercedes-Benz G-Class can be specced with up to three locking diffs.
Pickup trucks are no different. However, electric pickup trucks can be different because of their ability to incorporate multiple motors on a single axle which can simulate a locking diff. But a virtual diff relies on software which can be fiddly, while a physical unit locks the two wheels of an axle together, making them rotate at the same speed. So how do four of America’s electric pickup trucks compare when it comes to delivering power to the ground?
