| Chevrolet Silverado EV | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Also called | GMC Sierra EV |
| Production | May 2023[1]–present |
| Model years | 2024–present |
| Assembly | United States:Detroit, Michigan (Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly) Orion Township, Michigan (Orion Assembly) (starting mid-2026) |
| Designer | Raphael Molina, Jacky Zhan[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size pickup truck |
| Body style | 4-doorpickup truck |
| Layout |
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| Platform | GM BT1[3] |
| Related | GMC Hummer EV Cadillac Escalade IQ |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Dualpermanent magnet motorsE-4WD |
| Hybrid drivetrain | 400 V (switches toseries 800 V when charging) |
| Battery | 119 kWh (Standard Range)Ultiumlithium-ion 170 kWh (Extended Range)Ultiumlithium-ion 205 kWh (Max Range)Ultiumlithium-ion[4] |
| Electric range | 450 mi (720 km) (4WT, EPA cert.) 393 mi (632 km) (3WT, EPA cert.) 440 mi (710 km) (GM-est. for RST) |
| Plug-in charging | 350 kW, 800 V DC 19.2 kW AC V2L: 7.2 kW (Standard model) or 10.2 kW (PowerBase with Ultium Power Bar) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 145.7 in (3,701 mm) |
| Length | 233.1 in (5,921 mm) |
| Width | 81.6–83.8 in (2,073–2,129 mm) |
| Height | 78.0–78.7 in (1,981–1,999 mm) |
| Curb weight | 8,532 lb (3,870 kg) (4WT) |
TheChevrolet Silverado EV is abattery electricfull-sizepickup truck manufactured byGeneral Motors under theChevrolet brand. Introduced in January 2022, the Silverado EV went on sale in 2023 for the 2024 model year in theNorth American market.
Despite using theSilverado nameplate, the vehicle does not share its underpinnings with theICE-powered Silverado, as it is built on a narrower version of the dedicated electricplatform used by theGMC Hummer EV. The Silverado EV is the first Chevrolet-branded electric pickup truck since the experimentalS-10 EV and VIA VTRUX.[5]
TheGMC counterpart, theGMC Sierra EV, was introduced in October 2022 with a restyled exterior and interior design.[6]
The Silverado EV was introduced at the2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 5, 2022. Instead of using the existing Silverado platform, it uses the electric-only BT1 platform with anUltium battery. While the wheelbase and overall length are similar to the ICE-powered Silverado, the proportions are significantly altered which enables it to adopt a more aerodynamic exterior design and a forward-shifted cab to increase interior space.[7] It is available in a four-door Crew Cab configuration.[8][9]
All models are powered by front and rear electric motors with optional 200 kWh battery and usesindependent front and rear suspension. The truck will initially have a towing capacity of 8,000 lb (3,629 kg), but Chevrolet will offer a max tow package that will increase the figure up to 20,000 lb (9,072 kg).
The truck features a midgate which is similar to the one in theAvalanche, which allows the wall separating the bed from the cab to be lowered in a 60:40 split to increase the effective bed length while leaving room for a rear passenger. The rear glass is removable and can be stored in the folding section, further enlarging the opening. Combined with the tailgate, the 5.9-foot (1.8 m) long bed is extendable to 10 feet 10 inches (3.3 meters). The front hood hosts a front trunk capable of handling three large suitcases.[10]
Production started at theFactory Zero assembly plant (formerly Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly) in the second quarter of 2023, in limited numbers for fleet and commercial customers only.[10] Both fleet and retail production are expected to ramp up in 2024. Additional production at theOrion Assembly plant in Michigan is expected to begin in late 2025.[11]
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Two trim levels were available at its introduction, both for the fleet-oriented work truck: 3WT and 4WT. The flagship RST First Edition debut in mid-2024. Additional trim levels, such as the off-road oriented Trail Boss, were released later. The WT has a power output of 510 hp (517 PS; 380 kW) and 615 lb⋅ft (834 N⋅m; 85.0 kg⋅m) of torque, while the RST offers a power output of 664 hp (673 PS; 495 kW) and 780 lb⋅ft (1,060 N⋅m; 108 kg⋅m).
The WT trim features a more basic appearance, silver-painted steel wheels, black front and rear bumpers and exterior accents, and a vinyl interior with rubberized floors, while the RST features a sporty appearance with largealuminum-alloy wheels, color-keyed front and rear bumpers and exterior accents, a luxury leather-trimmed interior, and carpeted flooring with front and rear floor mats. Both models include atouchscreeninfotainment system withApple CarPlay andAndroid Autosmartphone integration, as well as a largeThin Film Transistor (TFT) reconfigurableLCD full-color instrument cluster display screen. Also standard on both models areLED frontheadlamps and a dual-zone automatic climate control system.
The RST First Edition trim features a drive mode called Wide Open Watts, that enables 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time in less than 4.5 seconds. It also will come equipped with 24-inch wheels, four-wheel steering, anadaptive air suspension that can raise or lower the model up to 2 in (51 mm), and a Super Cruisesemi-autonomous driving system. GM expects about 440 miles of range on a full charge for the RST.
| Calendar year | Silverado EV (US) |
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| 2023 | 461[12] |
| 2024 | 7,428[13] |
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