Chevrolet Silverado EV

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Introduced at CES in January 2022 and released for the 2024 model year, the Chevrolet Silverado EV is GM's first modern all-electric full-size pickup truck for the Chevrolet brand. Unlike its gasoline-powered namesake, it rides on the dedicated BT1 Ultium platform (shared with the GMC Hummer EV), which enables a forward-shifted cab, an aerodynamic design, and includes a front trunk plus an Avalanche-inspired midgate that extends the bed from 5.9 feet to over 10 feet. Initially available to fleet customers in 3WT and 4WT trims (with 510 hp), production started at Factory Zero in Michigan in Q2 2023, with the retail-focused, 664-hp RST First Edition arriving in mid-2024, capable of 0-60 mph in under 4.5 seconds and an estimated 440 miles of range. Notable tech includes Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving, four-wheel steering, adaptive air suspension, and large touchscreen displays, while towing capacity starts at 8,000 lbs but can be raised to 20,000 lbs with an optional max tow package. Serving as a counterpart to the GMC Sierra EV (introduced October 2022), the Silverado EV will also see additional production capacity at Orion Assembly in late 2025, with future off-road Trail Boss trims on the way.