Trucks are absolutely used for long distance. Probably more so since they're the top choice for towing recreational vehicles cross country.
Huge torque. Quiet operation. Independent and precise wheel control. Don't need to rev them up to get up a slope.
> No offense but I don't think you understand what makes a good off-road vehicle.
I'm a serving cavalry officer. I do this professionally. What's your qualification?
Why aren't you replacing all of the ICE vehicles right now? What happened is I pointed out the obvious EV flaw and you completed avoided it by discussing other irrelevant issues, like high torque. Try some hubris. Being in the military certainly doesn't negate ineptness these days.