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Chevrolet Silverado EV: Chevrolet Silverado EV: An Electric Full-Size Pickup
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Chevrolet Silverado EV: An Electric Full-Size Pickup

The Silverado EV is Chevrolet's electric full-size truck, built on the Ultium platform with a focus on long range, big power and work capability.

The Silverado EV brings Chevrolet's best-selling full-size pickup into the electric age. Unlike the body-on-frame gas Silverado, the EV uses GM's purpose-built Ultium platform, allowing a flat floor, a large frunk and a flexible Multi-Flex Midgate that extends cargo length into the cab.

Chevrolet offers the truck in work-focused WT trims and well-equipped RST versions, with maximum-range configurations targeting some of the longest driving ranges of any electric pickup. High-output dual-motor setups deliver substantial horsepower and towing capability aimed at both fleet and retail buyers.

Fast charging support and the move to the NACS standard help address the range anxiety that matters most to truck buyers. The Silverado EV competes with rivals such as the Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T in the fast-growing electric truck segment.

Frequently asked questions about Chevrolet Silverado EV

What is the Silverado EV's range?
Maximum-range configurations target some of the longest ranges of any electric pickup, with high-end versions estimated well over 400 miles.
What is the Multi-Flex Midgate?
It is a folding partition between the bed and cab that extends usable cargo length, letting the Silverado EV carry longer items than its bed alone allows.
Does the Silverado EV have a frunk?
Yes, the Ultium platform frees up space for a large front trunk in addition to the pickup bed.
What does the Silverado EV compete with?
Its main rivals are the Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T and GMC Sierra EV in the electric full-size truck class.
Is the Silverado EV the same as the gas Silverado?
No. The Silverado EV uses GM's dedicated Ultium platform rather than the body-on-frame chassis of the combustion Silverado.

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