2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Impressive range
Comfortable ride
Standard Google Built-In and wireless smartphone mirroring
Cons
Pricey
With the Chevrolet Silverado EV, Chevy endows its longest-running nameplate with its freshest form of propulsion.
The Silverado EV rides on GM’s Ultium platform, just like the GMC Hummer EV. While it may lack a bit of the novelty or the fun factor of the Hummer, the tradeoff is an all-around more refined vehicle. Chevy’s electric truck is currently available in three trims: the 3WT, 4WT, and RST First Edition. “WT” in Chevy nomenclature stands for “Work Truck” and denotes a base trim meant for fleets. Our testing was, naturally, focused on the more consumer-oriented option, which also happens to be the top trim.
Verdict: The range and capability impress, and the Silverado EV RST we experienced was certainly more polished than your average truck, but we’re not sure it was $120,000 worth of polish. We’ll be interested to see how this electric pickup truck’s lower and middle trims shape up. For now, we’ll say that we absolutely think it’s worth watching, and expanding the variety of options can only be good for consumers.
First and foremost, the Chevy Silverado EV looks like a truck. And a Chevy truck, at that. There’s no self-aggrandizing artificial futurism in this electric pickup. The DNA shines through. The EV is a bit more rounded at the front than its gas-powered counterpart, and the RST does have the fashionable light bar. The EV distinguishes itself with squared off wheel arches and a distinct lightning signature. It also holds the distinction of offering the largest wheel option we’ve ever seen on any vehicle we’ve tested: 24-inch wheels are available on the RST First Edition. The truck in general doesn’t grab attention, though, and it doesn’t shout “look Ma, no grille!” the way many EVs do.
It’s a similar story inside: obvious GM DNA, with a bit of a high-tech twist. The centre touchscreen really dominates the dash, with vents and hard controls flowing around it like sand pouring around a seashell the tide has failed to grab. This changes the aesthetic of the dash, which is composed of largely rectangular elements in the gas Silverado. The EV also has its gear shifter mounted on the steering column rather than alongside the cupholders, making the centre console appear more streamlined and spacious.
We set out from the city with one-pedal drive turned on, taking advantage of the four-wheel steering to maneuver nimbly around double-parked vehicles. It took us a little time to get used to the level of braking regeneration, but no more so than in any other new-to-us vehicle. We must have subconsciously expected the experience to be different in a nearly 4,500-kilogram (10,000-pound) truck, but it really just felt like an EV. And after we turned off one-pedal drive, it just felt like a pickup truck. Better, in truth. Between the acceleration, steering, and braking, nothing felt at all rough around the edges.
The ride on the RST trim’s automatic adaptive air suspension was quite comfortable, and we did not notice any of the bounciness that often plagues capable trucks when they aren’t sufficiently weighted down. The lack of engine noise contributed to the overall sense of refinement, though the artificial EV sound made itself obvious at stoplights. We did not find a control for that in the settings, and, according to Chevy reps, it’s federally mandated for the safety of pedestrians.
Under normal circumstances, the Silverado EV’s two electric motors produce 510 total horsepower and 615 lb-ft of torque. Wide Open Watts (WOW) mode boosts the powertrain's output to “up to” 754 horsepower and “more than” 785 lb-ft of torque, according to Chevrolet. This gets the Silverado EV from zero to 96 km/h in under 4.5 seconds, rivaling the 1,630-kilogram (3,600-pound) Nissan Z Nismo. We got to try Wide Open Watts at a proving ground and could feel the steering start to pull. A few of our colleagues overshot the area designated for testing. Definitely do not try this at home unless you have a large private property.
Natural Resources Canada estimates a 632-kilometre range for the Silverado EV 3WT and a 724-kilometre range for the 4WT. For the RST, NRCan’s 2025 estimate lands at 628 kilometres. GM says the RST trim is capable of trailering up to 4,535 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and handling a payload of up to 6,800 kilograms (15,000 pounds).
We had the opportunity to try trailering, hauling a 2,630-kilogram (5,800-pound) trailer on a 25-minute loop that included public highways and back roads. The experience was so drama-free that we would have been disappointed if we weren’t so darn impressed. We certainly weren’t trying to lose control, but Chevrolet engineers assured us that they did during development, and from what we can tell, they have truly succeeded in making it as foolproof and user-friendly as possible.
We even used Super Cruise, GM’s hands-free highway driving-assistance system, with the trailer tagging along. The only thing we didn’t like was that the camera feeding through to the digital rearview mirror was trained on the trailer itself. We would have preferred to monitor the trailer through our side mirrors and use the rearview to keep an eye on traffic behind us. This forced a level of zen — who cares if someone behind you is impatient, just drive your drive — that’s foreign to us. But in every other way, it left us solidly inside our comfort zone.
The Silverado EV is available only in the Crew Cab configuration. The RST trim has a 5-foot-11-inch bed with the Multi-Flex Midgate and Multi-Flex tailgate, which Chevy says combine to allow for roughly 3.3 metres (just under 11 feet) of load floor.
We were truly surprised at how easy it was to fold and unfold the 60/40 split rear seats, to flip them up out of the way, and to open one or both portions of the midgate at a time. We were also surprised when the rear glass fell out in the process, but we probably should have seen that coming, and we certainly wouldn’t make that mistake twice if we were to buy the truck ourselves. Fortunately, it didn’t have far to fall, and as we were engaged in opening every latch we could find, we were right there to catch it.
A tonneau cover is also available. We didn’t have the opportunity to put this to the test, but according to Chevy, it is waterproof in addition to being lockable.
The frunk, which Chevy calls the “eTrunk,” is also lockable and weatherproof. We liked that it sits lower than you might expect looking at the truck from the outside, making it easier for a shorter person to lift things into it. This shorter person can still speak to the legroom in the Silverado EV, thanks to the 6-foot-5-inch Chevrolet rep who rode along on our towing loop. He was able to sit comfortably behind his own driving position.
There are a few features we might tweak, given the opportunity. The Silverado EV has “hands-free start,” meaning that the responsibility of powering the vehicle on and off lies with the vehicle itself. We prefer to retain that level of control, personally. And while the fixed glass roof is elegant, there were times over the course of our sunny day with the truck that we wished for a good old-fashioned shade we could roll across it.
Our RST test truck was equipped with that trim’s standard 17-inch centre infotainment touchscreen and 11-inch driver-information display. It also gets a Bose audio system and wireless charging for the money. The 4WT, meanwhile, comes with an 11-inch touchscreen and 7-inch digital gauge cluster. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, but so is Google Built-In, meaning we didn’t have to sync our phone to use Google Maps. It was easily accessible, and the voice-recognition component worked well.
A critical concern for any EV owner is, of course, charging. For public charging, Chevy estimates that the Silverado EV should be able to add roughly 160 kilometres of range in 10 minutes via DC fast charging. For charging at home, the company offers the GM Energy PowerShift charger. While this is convenient as a standalone accessory, it’s better when paired with the GM Energy V2H Enablement Kit’s bidirectional charging capability. The two products can work in tandem to automatically reverse the flow of energy and send it back from the truck into the house in the event of a power outage.
Seeing this in action was compelling. We watched as a Chevrolet product specialist cut the power to a 7,000-square-foot home and, less than a minute later, the Silverado EV stepped in to light the place back up and power it for the rest of the evening. The following day, the truck kept a full RV camping setup running for hours. We checked: both the fridge and the freezer were cold.
The 2024 Silverado EV 4WT comes standard with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping and lane-centring assists, and the requisite backup camera. It also has some driver-assistance technologies that are frequently sold as extra-cost upgrades, like a surround-view camera system, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
As the higher trim, the RST naturally gets additional features. These include driver-attention monitoring, traffic-sign recognition, reverse automatic emergency braking, reverse collision warning, and, of course, the aforementioned Super Cruise. The fact that Super Cruise is trailering-capable bears repeating, as not all analogous systems are. Ford’s Blue Cruise, for example, can not currently be operated while towing.
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV we drove was, again, the First Edition RST. That bears repeating now as a preface to the price: $117,499, before destination and other fees. For reference, the ICE Silverado RST starts just below $70,000 Canadian, and that’s including destination. Full-size pickup trucks are expensive, but it’s clear electric power commands a premium at this moment in time. But should it cost $50,000 extra?
True, EV battery packs must be expensive to produce. We’d hardly expect rare earth metals to be cheap, and cutting-edge technology typically precedes efficiencies. But that’s the manufacturer’s business, not ours. From a consumer standpoint, all we can say is that even if electricity is cheap in your area, it’ll take years and years to break even compared to fueling the gas model.
There’s actually more we can say, and one thing we have a responsibility to touch on is how it measures up to the competition, which, in this brave new world, is still a relatively small field. Fully electric trucks remain few and far between, and those that have been out for some time of course have more available trims.
It certainly wouldn’t be fair to compare the price of the Silverado EV First Edition RST to that of the Ford F-150 Lightning XLT ($69,995 before destination). But to the Ford’s Platinum trim, which clocks in at $110,495 before destination? That’s more comparable. It’s got a twin-panel moonroof, Blue Cruise, and DC fast charging. But Blue Cruise doesn’t work when towing, while Super Cruise does.
The Silverado EV bests the F-150 Lightning on maximum towing capacity, too (4,535 versus 3,850 kilograms, or 10,000 versus 8,500 pounds) and on charging speeds (350 kW to 150 kW). And the F-150 Lightning range is estimated at between 386 and 515 kilometres. In other words, it can do a lot of what the Silverado EV can do, but over less distance (or with less time between charges). That combined with the agility of four-wheel steering will undoubtedly be worth the extra $7,000 to some shoppers. Others may prefer to wait for additional Silverado trims to come out before making the call.
Note: Images show a US model.
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2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: passenger side · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Engine
EV battery capacity: 167 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 19.2 kW · Electric Motor HP: 510 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 380 · Electric Motor Torque: 615 · Electric charge cord: autoswitching 110V/240V · Electric motor battery type: Ultium lithium ion · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (240V): 11 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 393
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: black · Mirror color: black · Pickup bed light: LED · Pickup tonneau cover: soft · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: folding midgate · Running boards: black · Tailgate: removable · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Google Built-In · Infotainment screen size: 11.3 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 8 in. · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: intersection/junction turn · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: intersection/junction turn · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: vinyl
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Suspension
Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: Google Assistant · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: passenger side · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Engine
EV battery capacity: 200 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 19.2 kW · Electric Motor HP: 510 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 380 · Electric Motor Torque: 615 · Electric charge cord: autoswitching 110V/240V · Electric motor battery type: Ultium lithium ion · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (240V): 12.7 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 450
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: black · Mirror color: black · Pickup bed light: LED · Pickup tonneau cover: soft · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: folding midgate · Running boards: black · Tailgate: power locking · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: app marketplace integration · Infotainment: Google Built-In · Infotainment screen size: 11.3 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 8 in. · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: wiper activated · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: trailer view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: vinyl
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Suspension
Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: Google Assistant · Smart device app function: EV battery charging control · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leatherette
Convenience Features
Active parking system: fully automated · Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: passenger side · Autonomous lane guidance: lane changing · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: vehicle and key memory · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 115V · Rearview mirror: camera-based · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Engine
EV battery capacity: 200 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 19.2 kW · Electric Motor HP: 754 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 555 · Electric Motor Torque: 785 · Electric charge cord: autoswitching 110V/240V · Electric motor battery type: Ultium lithium ion · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (240V): 12.7 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 450
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: black · Mirror color: black · Paint: contrast roof · Pickup bed light: LED · Pickup bed liner: spray-on · Pickup tonneau cover: soft · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: folding midgate · Running boards: black · Tailgate: power locking · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google Assistant · Infotainment: Chevrolet Infotainment System · Infotainment screen size: 17.7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 11 in. · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Sunroof: panoramic
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: intersection/junction turn · Blind spot safety: trailer coverage · Camera system: cargo area · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: intersection/junction turn · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: vinyl
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: Google Assistant · Smart device app function: horn/light operation · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: trailer ready · Wheels: aluminum with painted accents
Towing and Hauling
Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Truck Features
Tailgate: Step
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse