That truck's dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain will produce up to 754 horsepower and at least 785 pound-feet of torque, and it will feature standard air springs, rear-wheel steering, a removable mid-gate bed extender behind the passenger compartment, and upscale interior furnishings that better reflect its $106,895 starting price. The 4WT is a no-frills alternative to the Silverado EV RST First Edition that Chevy will release to the public this fall. For Chevrolet, the benefits of this approach include a single initial build configuration, plus valuable feedback on how its new rig handles rigorous duty cycles, or so the thinking goes. Think of it as a more palatable version of the bonkers Hummer, with the simplified 4WT model outfitted for the roughly 350 fleet customers who've raised their hands for highly capable, long-range electric trucks they can integrate into their job sites. Ford F-150 LightningĬasting the silhouette of a born-again Chevy Avalanche, the Silverado EV is a clean-sheet design that shares virtually nothing in common with existing internal-combustion Silverados.
Comparing the Silverado EV with Its Gas Sibling.
