2024 Chevy Silverado EV
General Motors is no stranger to setting big goals, and that's precisely how one might describe its promise to be carbon neutral throughout its global operations by 2040. With this promise comes a new lineup of electric vehicles across its many brands, from the GMC Hummer EV to the recently debuted 2024 Chevy Silverado EV. The Silverado EV and its EV siblings embody GM's vision for a future with zero emissions and zero crashes. So, how does the Silverado EV deliver and, the million-dollar question, does it do its namesake justice?
Best described as "the pickup reimagined," the 2024 Silverado EV ushers the legendary truck into an electrified future with its modular Ultium platform that promises a 440-mile range and 785 lb-ft of near-instant torque for responsive acceleration and pulling power. This makes the Silverado EV more than worthy of the Silverado name, especially considering it can tow up to 10,000 pounds without breaking a sweat.
Since its debut in the late 1990s, the Silverado has always been an affordable and capable workhorse designed with drivers in mind. Chevy continues that tradition with the Silverado EV WT (Work Truck) and the Silverado EV RST First Edition. The Work Truck is designed for fleet customers and will revolutionize business-related transportation. Offering 510 horsepower, 615 lb-ft of torque, and a maximum towing capacity of 10,000 pounds, the Work Truck means less money spent on fuel without sacrificing capability. Chevy even promises a future fleet model capable of towing up to 20,000 pounds.
The RST First Edition sits on the other end of the spectrum and is designed for drivers looking for next-level luxury and cutting-edge technology. The RST First Edition delivers with an expansive suite of connectivity, safety, and driver-assist tools, as well as a long list of luxury and convenience features that set new standards in the segment. What's even more impressive is that the RST First Edition, albeit opulent, is capable and offers the power and performance you've come to expect from the Silverado name.
MSRP: $96,495 [a]
Electric Range: 440 miles
Horsepower: 754
Torque: 785 lb-ft
Performance
The Benefits of the Ultium Platform
GM's promise for a zero-emission future is rooted in its revolutionary Ultium platform that solves several pre existing issues in the EV segment. EVs are notorious for their high prices and high cost of ownership, largely due to the cost of battery production and replacement. GM solves this with the modular design of the Ultium Platform, making it easy to use in a variety of models, from the GMC Hummer EV to the Chevy Silverado EV. With GM no longer having to design a battery for every specific model, the cost of battery production is minimal, and buyers reap those savings with lower sticker prices. The modularity of the Ultium platform also means batteries are readily available and affordable.
So, what does the Ultium platform look like in the 2024 Silverado EV? The Silverado is powered by a 24-module battery pack that delivers the power and capability expected of a Chevy workhorse. On the Work Truck, this model offers 510 horsepower and 615 lb-ft of torque to make the Silverado EV WT quick to accelerate and more than capable of towing up to 10,000 pounds or supporting a payload of 1,440 pounds. The RST boosts this power to 754 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque courtesy of the Wide Open Watts Mode, which pushes the First Edition to an acceleration from zero to 60 mph in less than 4.5 seconds.
One of the biggest questions surrounding an electric truck like the Silverado is range and ease of charging. The 2024 Silverado EV promises a 440-mile range, one of the best in the segment. Chevy also makes recharging easy and equips the Silverado EV with DC fast-charging capability that allows you to add 100 miles of range in 10 minutes. Finding these stations and others is easy via the myChevrolet Mobile App that helps you navigate the most efficient route by locating charging stations along the way. When you opt for the Silverado EV, you'll also have access to over 195,000 public charging stations throughout the United States and Canada. Locating the nearest station is easy with the myChevrolet mobile app, a remarkable solution that makes it simple for drivers to go electric.
Function
First and Foremost a Practical Truck
Throughout its history, the Silverado has always answered the needs of drivers with a host of functional features. The 2024 Silverado EV is no exception and sets a new standard of versatility and practicality. This is courtesy of the truck's unibody design that marks a significant shift from the Silverado's traditional body-on-frame platform. So, what does this mean for the Silverado EV?
The Silverado EV's unibody design makes the truck more versatile and practical whether you're hauling passengers or cargo. The traditional body-on-frame design limits the truck bed and how you can use the cabin because there's only so much room in one or the other. This, however, isn't the case with the Silverado EV.
The RST has a 5-foot 11-inch bed, which is impressive in its own right. The unibody design extends this storage space with the help of a few features. Chevrolet's Multi-Flex Tailgate makes an appearance on the Silverado EV and extends the bed's functionality by offering six unique features like the primary gate load stop, inner gate, work surface, and full-width step that make it easier to access cargo and load or unload items. Unfolding the primary gate load stop extends the length of the bed to over six feet.
Opting to equip the Silverado EV with the Multi-Flex Midgate means even more room for items. The Multi-Flex Midgate is paired with the truck's 40/60-split second-row seat and allows you to open the midgate and fold down the seat to configure the cabin to your needs. When used in conjunction with the Multi-Flex Tailgate, this gives you up to 10 feet 10 inches of storage capacity. Adding a tonneau cover makes this storage area fully weatherproof and secure.
Technology
Some of the Best Technology Available
It's only fitting that an all-electric truck like the 2024 Silverado EV comes equipped with cutting-edge technology that keeps you informed, connected, and safe when you're behind the wheel. This technology starts with a unique lighting animation that greets you when you approach the RST and extends to convenience features like hands-free start. This tool automatically starts the truck once you're in the driver's seat, and it senses a compatible smartphone or device, keeping your hands free to fasten your seatbelt and start your journey.
Once you're in the driver's seat, you'll find an 11-inch driver instrument display and an available 14-inch head-up display. These displays put vital information like speed, range, audio cues, navigation alerts, and more within your immediate view. Looking to the right, you'll find even more information at your fingertips via the 17-inch infotainment screen that's home to the Chevrolet infotainment system, navigation, and smartphone integration.
With the Silverado EV's digital displays putting all the information you need within view or reach, you can keep your focus on the road ahead. Fortunately, Chevy makes that easy as well with state-of-the-art technology like Super Cruise, the industry's first true hands-free driver-assist tool. Super Cruise works with a driver attention system and LiDAR map data to monitor your focus on the road and your location. If you're on a compatible roadway, you can engage Super Cruise and take your hands off the wheel as long as you keep your eyes on the road ahead.
Chevy makes another significant improvement to Super Cruise on the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV by adding trailering capability. The system can detect the additional drag of a trailer and, without any input from you, will adjust the truck's acceleration and braking distance as needed. With the tool compatible with over 750,000 miles of roads throughout the United States and Canada, your drive just became less stressful and more enjoyable, even when it involves towing a heavy load.
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As we get to know you, we'll help you narrow your search so that you find the perfect Chevy for all your needs. From there, our finance team will navigate the entire buying process and explain the exceptional warranty coverage that comes with your Chevy. However, don't think that our work is done when you sign on the dotted line. That's far from the case as our certified service technicians are readily available to handle all your automotive needs, from routine oil changes and tire rotations to more extensive repairs. We're here for it all!