Quick Facts About the Chevrolet Silverado EV
- The Chevy Silverado EV is an all-new, all-electric full-size pickup truck.
- The maximum range is a government-estimated 450 miles.
- This truck can tow up to 10,000 pounds.
If you have your heart set on an all-electric full-size truck, the Chevrolet Silverado EV is a fine choice. Yes, the starting price of the 2024 First-Edition RST is higher than that of the Ford F-150 Lightning. However, it packs more punch and delivers roughly 130 miles more estimated maximum range. We had no trouble coming up with a handful of features we love about this versatile powerhouse of a truck. Read on.
Chevy Silverado EV: Features We Love
- Range: According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Silverado EV’s estimated maximum range is 450 miles. This figure is about 130 miles more than the F-150 Lightning and about 110 miles more than the Rivian R1T’s maximum range.
- 4-wheel steering: A welcome aid for maneuvering a vehicle the size of the Silverado EV, 4-wheel steering turns the rear wheels in the same direction as the front wheels at higher speeds and the opposite direction at low speeds to facilitate negotiating tighter spaces.
- Performance: One advantage of an EV is its ability to deliver immediate peak power. In the case of the Silverado EV, that’s 754 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque. That’s more horsepower and torque than the F-150 Lightning with its 580 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque. Both can tow up to 10,000 pounds.
- Liquid-metal wrapper: A bit of a throwback to the Chevrolet Avalanche in the early 2000s, the flying buttress extensions between the cab and bed enhance the Silverado EV’s profile. Chevy softened the lines, creating the illusion of molten metal streaming off the hood onto the truck’s flanks. The wrap-around LED light strip across its nose is a nod to the truck’s electric propulsion. Make no mistake: Although the EV loses some of the brutish appearance of the traditional Silverado, make no mistake; it’s still a big, imposing truck.
- Available Multi-Flex Tailgate: This versatile Multi-Flex Tailgate, also available on the traditional Silverado, boasts several functions. First, it acts as a primary (traditional) tailgate with a load-stop function for hauling longer items. Its gate within a gate folds down as a standing desk or a work surface, or if the primary tailgate is folded down, it can fold out of the way for easier bed access. The gate within a gate also has a load stop. You can manipulate the tailgate to be a full-width step to access the bed. It also can be configured as a bench seat with a footrest for tailgating. And the kicker: Chevy offers an optional Kicker high-performance audio system integrated into the tailgate. Read our article on tailgate options: Truck Tailgates: See All Your Options
- Standard Multi-Flex Midgate: Another throwback to the Avalanche, this bulkhead midgate is a passthrough from the cabin to the cargo bed. After folding down the second-row seat, the midgate folds flat on top of the folded rear seat to form a continuous cargo floor from the tailgate to the back of the front seats. Folding the midgate allows hauling items up to nearly 11 feet long. By the way, folding the midgate requires about 20 seconds.
- Digital rearview mirror: Standard on the RST trim, this converts from a regular rearview mirror to a rear-pointed camera display with the push of a button. The camera provides a wide-angle look at what’s behind you, even when cargo or people are blocking the view; this is a must-have safety item.
- Truck as a power source: Offering up to 10 AC outlets in the cargo box, the Silverado EV can provide the juice to run power tools, charge devices, charge up other EVs, and even power your home.
- Digital displays: The Chevy Silverado EV RST is equipped with a 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen, an 11-inch digital driver information display and gauge cluster, and a 14-inch head-up display (HUD). The HUD projects critical information, such as vehicle speed, onto the windshield, helping the driver concentrate on the road.
- Super Cruise: GM’s autonomous driving system is compatible with what will soon be 750,000 miles of North American roads. It can steer, accelerate, and brake the Silverado EV without driver input and even execute safe lane changes on its own.
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