The 2024 Silverado EV Is Solid, Expensive, and Totally Cool | Silverado EV Review
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Published 2023-06-26
What is it? The 2024 Silverado EV is NOT a converted Silverado like we see in the F-150 and upcoming RAM BEV. Instead, this is a ground up clean-sheet 21st century pickup truck design. Think of it as a re-imagining of what a truck could/should be. Yes, it's a unibody truck. No, that's not a problem. The unified battery-body-structure of the truck yields improved rigidity, more stable towing, and (likely) improved off-road capability in the upcoming off-road versions. This is distinctly different form the Ford and RAM that use the same body mated to a new EV-specific frame.
Chevy has opted not to disclose the battery capacity, but its likely the same 212 kWh battery that the Hummer truck uses, but the Silverado is much, much more efficient. Chevy says that the 24-module versions will be EPA rated for 450 miles, and although we don't have the final numbers, highway range is likely to be over 400 miles. This is thanks to better aero and the bigger battery vs the Lightning.
Power for the work truck version will come from de-rated motors vs the consumer versions, although 510 HP and 615 lb-ft is still pretty healthy. Towing capacity has been revised up to 10,000 lbs of SAE certified towing (up from 8,000).
Speaking of power, you can off-board 10.2 kW of 120/240V AC power from the Silverado via the onboard outlets and the J1772 (charge connector) breakout box. Looking for an auto-house backup solution? Chevy doesn't have an answer yet.
Curb weight? A whopping 8,532 pounds. Ouch. Remember that the RST will have more creature comforts and the mid-gate option which should bump weight close to 9,000 lbs.
Sooo, how much will it cost? Well, at the start $77,990 plus destination will get fleet customers the WT trim with the big battery. Not a fleet customer? Too bad, you can't buy one. A fully-loaded RST First Edition will be $105,000. Ouch. How about the smaller battery (~167 kWh) work truck version? Only a small discount happens there putting it at $72,905.
What does that mean for the all-electric future of the Silverado? Likely higher MSRPs all around. The base model will likely start around $55,000+. What do you think? Are you team Lightning? Silverado? RAM? Cybertruck?
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All Comments (21)
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Great review as always! But for $70,000+ for a work truck version... That's just crazy...
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Bizzarre that the worktruck edition DOESNT get the mid gate option
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Full size trucks have gotten silly expensive in the past few years, so 55 to 105 isn't really so out of the ordinary unfortunately. That being said, it seems like they're really aiming at dealing with the criticism that EV trucks can't do "truck stuff".
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I see the embargo was lifted 4 hours ago. I choose to watch Alex and his review. Kyle and others don’t measure up. Thank you for your excellence.
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This is interesting for some fleet customers but the price is crazy high for a basic work truck! Truck prices are just insane!
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The V2L breakout box you displayed was only 120V. The large connector was a TT-30 camper style plug, which is 30A at 120V.
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Chevy: See, our gas powered work truck is a huge bargain at $50k+
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8500 lbs! insanity. I pray one of these never plows into me :(
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My first condo cost less then than this. Great video as always Alex, you are my go to guy with all car reviews.
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So heavy, so powerful, so much instant torque: I don’t want to be around when social media distracted drivers start to rear-end people on the highway, shoot off at traffic lights and end up in the blink of an eye into ditches. Instead of making a more efficient and light weight machine to increase range, let’s put an even bigger battery. And btw, good luck changing tires every 6 months. And with all the pollution from said tires destroyed at 10x the speed of a regular vehicle.
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Alex continues to make the best review videos ❤
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My mind breaks with the truck pricing these days. I guess I'm thinking how these are priced way outside of normal construction/trade workers. That being said I see plenty of those folks buying way more truck than they need.
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Alex, I waited and waited for Alexandra to get a word in edgewise and it never happened. 😉😉As far as the truck is concerned, all 4 door pickups should have a cabin this spacious. 🤩
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12:50 Frameless dash screen with thick piano-black frame combined with thick-framed gray plastic center info screen... bit of aesthetics wouldn't hurt in $80k+ truck...
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Can't wait to see more of Alexandra... she looks like she's got a sense of humor just like Alex has :)
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Respect for shooting the video despite the rain
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Looking forward to your separate video on the midgate opening. Especially when combined with shorter beds these significantly increase the utility of pickups.
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You do an outstanding job with your work. Great review here!
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States should charge extra for registering EVs this heavy
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I do like the look... but WOW!!!! The price is what will turn many people away until the price goes down some. This sill make the Lighting more appealing.
