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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV

The Silverado EV pickup truck, and its twin, the GMC Sierra EV, are built on GM's EV-specific Ultium platform, sharing a lot in common with the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ. The 2024 RST model we tested is quick and quiet (other than excessive wind noise). The air suspension keeps things steady and pretty comfortable for a pickup, but the large, 24-inch tires transmit some harshness into the cabin. The truck's four-wheel steering system makes parking easier. However, abnormally long stopping distances and the lack of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay are big demerits. The large 205-kWh battery provides a GM-estimated driving range of up to 460 miles, but we saw 472 miles in our 70-mph highway range test of the 2024 RST model. Home-charging is relatively quick, at about 30 miles of range gained per hour. A neat feature is a partition that opens a pass-through between the cab and bed, similar to Chevy's Avalanche from the early 2000s. The RST trim comes with a towing-compatible version of the Super Cruise hands-free active driving assistance technology. For 2026, the RST trim was dropped, and an off-road-inspired Trail Boss trim was added.

Market value
$55,125
Fuel
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 2/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Electric
Body style
crew cab
Drive type
4WD
Transmission
Direct, 1-speed
Category
Electric pickup trucks
Generation began
2024

Pricing

Current retail median
$55,125
Retail value range
$41,750 - $72,350
Original MSRP range
$52,800 - $89,200
Trade-in range
$38,655 - $67,200

Ratings

Road test score
78/100
Reliability
2/5

Road tests

0-30 mph
2 sec
0-60 mph
4.4 sec
60-0 mph braking
150 ft
Avoidance speed
50 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
233 in
Width
84 in
Height
79 in
Wheelbase
146 in
Weight
8,785 lb
Maximum load
1,545 lb
Towing capacity
10,000 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
7.5 in
Front leg room
43 in
Rear head room
4 in
Rear leg room
37.5 in

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
10/10
Greenhouse gas score
10/10
SmartWay
Elite

Brand context

About Chevrolet

Chevrolet sells a wide range of sedans, coupes, compact SUVs, large SUVs, EVs, and pickup trucks. Most models have roomy interiors and come with standard safety and convenience technology. Several models, however, have poor visibility and lack steering agility. Many Chevrolets rank average or below average for reliability in CR’s rankings. The brand stands out for selling historically significant and category-defining vehicles. The Suburban and Tahoe can keep three rows of passengers comfortable within their enormous cabins. The Silverado pickup truck competes with the best-selling Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 by balancing interior comfort with towing and cargo capability. In the past and today, the Camaro and Corvette are performance car bargains. The rear/mid-engined “C8” Corvette can be as thrilling as much more expensive European supercars. With some exceptions, used Chevrolets can have reliability issues, but are often less expensive to maintain and repair than competitors.

Vehicle ID: 38086 Updated: December 4, 2025

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