Pickup Reimagined: Introducing the 2024 All-Electric Chevrolet Silverado
All-electric Silverado will offer up to 400 miles of range, 10,000 pounds of towing capacity and a host of high-tech features.
After much anticipation the all-electric Chevrolet Silverado was finally unveiled on January 5. Reservations opened to the public just an hour later. The 2024 Silverado EV will offer everything that people expect in a Chevy truck. Plus, a whole lot more. We reported a few weeks ago that GM CEO Mary Barra claimed the new Silverado EV would be unmatched. Based on the information we learned at the reveal she was not kidding.
Some quick highlights to consider. The all-electric Silverado will pack up to 664 horsepower and more than 780 foot-pounds of torque. It will rocket to 60 mph in less than 4.5 seconds. It will have a range of approximately 400 miles. In addition, it will be able to tow up to 10,000 pounds and will have a maximum payload of 1,300 pounds. So, it has all the capabilities that you would expect from a normal work truck. But this is anything but a normal work truck. There is a lot to unpack here so let’s get to it.
Ground Up Design
The Silverado EV is not an electric truck based on a standard truck chassis. The all-electric Silverado was designed from the ground up as an all-electric truck using GM’s advanced Ultium EV platform. “Chevrolet has constantly revolutionized the Silverado franchise to make it the powerhouse it is today,” said Steve Hill, vice president of Chevrolet. “The Ultium Platform is a critical enabler of next-level pickup truck performance for both fleet and retail customers, whether they are currently driving a Silverado or are considering a pickup for the first time.”
Trim Levels
At Launch the Silverado EV will be offered in two configurations. There will be an RST First Edition, and a fleet-oriented WT model. The RST First Edition will be loaded with technology and features. Some of the highlights include four-wheel steering, automatic adaptive air suspension, a huge 17-inch LCD freeform infotainment screen paired with a neighboring 11-inch-diagonal reconfigurable driver instrument display and a multi-color driver head-up display with a field of view over 14 inches. In addition, it will come with Super Cruise that will allow for hands-free driving on more than 200,000 miles of roads. But the party trick for the Silverado EV just might be the multi-flex midgate. It allows the cargo bed to expand from 5-feet-11-inches to 10-feet-10-inches. It is a very cool trick that will allow for long items to be stored inside the bed.
Ultium Performance
“The Ultium Platform enabled our design and engineering teams to start from a clean slate and create a pickup with impressive performance and capability,” said Nichole Kraatz, Silverado EV chief engineer. “The result is a truly impressive testament to the creativity and innovation our teams can bring to market with speed and at scale.” The chassis is designed with independent front and rear suspensions. The RST model is available with 24-inch wheels. The wheels are powered by front and rear drive motors.
Electric Power
Both RST and WT trim levels will feature a DC fast charging capability of up to 350kW. If that number doesn’t mean anything to you consider this. It is enough to charge the truck with 100 miles of range in about 10 minutes. Speaking of power, the truck is available with an optional power bar. When so equipped the Silverado EV’s PowerBase charging system offers up to 10 outlets, to provide a total of 10.2kW of all-electric power. “RST owners also have access to Ultium Charge 360, GM’s holistic approach to EV charging, which is designed to simplify the overall charging experience, including access to more than 100,000 publicly available charging points in the U.S. and Canada.”
Functionality and Design
The Silverado EV will come only as a crew cab model. They will also all come with an eTrunk. This is a lockable trunk in the front of the truck that is big enough to fit a large suitcase. A 40/60 second row seat offers four configurations. This will allow users to haul gear or equipment while still accommodating a passenger in the second row.
Advanced Technology
The all-electric Silverado not only comes with the most advanced technology available today. It is also designed to be upgraded over time as advances become available. “A major enabler of the Silverado EV’s technologies will be the brand’s first application of Ultifi, a new Linux-based software platform. Developed in-house at GM, it separates the vehicle’s software from the hardware to enable rapid and frequent software updates. This will give drivers the opportunity to evolve their vehicles over time, enhancing both the capabilities and accessing cloud services in a flexible and fast way.”
Availability
Reservations are open now but not all variations will be available right away. “In spring 2023, the Silverado EV will debut a WT model offering GM’s longest range battery with an expected GM-estimated range of over 400 miles on a full charge. In fall 2023, a fully loaded RST First Edition model, also delivering a 400-mile range, will debut with an MSRP of $105,000 + DFC. After production ramps up, Chevrolet will unleash the full Silverado EV portfolio, including WT (with a starting at MSRP of $39,900 + DFC), RST, Trail Boss and more.” The new Silverado is beyond impressive. It appears to be unmatched.
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