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Car and Driver
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV LT Test: Broadening the Appeal
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV LT is the midtier trim version of Chevy's big electric pickup truck. The Silverado EV lineup launched in spring 2024 in only its highest-level RST trim, with a sticker just shy of $100,000. It had also been available to fleet buyers in the more basic WT (Work Truck) spec, at lower prices and with far less standard and optional equipment. Now the more mainstream LT version of the Silverado EV is available as well, starting at $75,195. It offered few surprises when we tested it in late spring, earning roughly the same assessments that the rest of GM's huge EV trucks do: "Just a big, hulking machine," said one editor's logbook entry, summarizing the consensus. It offers relatively prodigious range figures, but with its hulking silhouette, it might prove to be too much car for some. view exterior photos Marc Urbano | Car and Driver Large and In Charge Unlike GM's smaller EVs, the Silverado EV drives big and heavy because it is big and heavy. Our test version had a curb weight of 8486 pounds, which is more than the claimed 7800-pound curb weight of a top-spec 4WD diesel version of the Chevy Silverado 2500 Super Duty. Its relatives on GM's EV truck platform—the GMC Sierra EV, the Cadillac Escalade IQ, and, of course, the GMC Hummer EV—are just as porky, or even heavier. As for the Silverado's on-road behavior, its dominant characteristic is understeer. However, the rear-wheel steering wins universal acclaim in all of GM's huge EV trucks. It makes these long, wide, and very heavy vehicles far easier to maneuver in certain uses, though we wouldn't exactly call them nimble. Still, to quote one editor, "Dynamically, who cares? Certainly not the people who will buy one of these." view exterior photos Marc Urbano | Car and Driver The suspension served up more pitch and head toss than we expected, and we were surprised by the amount of electronics noise in the cabin as well. This could be deliberate, to make the Silverado EV seem sufficiently truckish. Or perhaps it reflects less insulation and noise tuning than, say, the Cadillac Escalade IQ we also drove, which uses most of the same underpinnings. In its default drive mode, the Silverado EV's acceleration is more than adequate to keep up with traffic. Flooring it provides power aplenty to let this large and heavy truck slip into gaps, overtake at will, and generally move through traffic as fast as you want it to. It's quick, especially in its Wide Open Watts mode (that's WOW mode—get it?). It sprints to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, which is mighty sprightly given the prodigious mass the battery and motors are moving. With WOW mode active, the Silverado EV churns out an impressive 645 horsepower and 765 pound-feet of torque; it makes a little less in daily operation, not that most will notice. view exterior photos Marc Urbano | Car and Driver GM's regenerative braking algorithms remain among the best in the industry, with the regular setting just perfect for your author and the strong setting adding even more deceleration for those who prefer. Regardless of strength, though, the regen is smooth and superbly blended with the friction brakes, almost instantly intuitive for those who prefer one-pedal driving. At the test track, we managed to brake down from 70 mph in 196 feet, which isn't too bad for something with a curb weight measured in stellar masses. The Silverado EV, sadly, is monumentally inefficient. Big and buff and tall and wide and heavy uses a lot of energy. So drivers who can't recharge at home overnight or at work will spend a lot of time at DC fast-charging stations, even when considering the vehicle's ability to charge at up to 300 kilowatts at stations that can do it. During our time with the truck, one editor "pumped 97 kWh into it over 30 minutes." That's essentially a full recharge for most other EVs. With the Extended Range battery, sized at 170 kWh, the Silverado EV LT managed 310 miles in our 75-mph highway range test, which is a fair bit lower than its EPA range estimate of 390 miles. This is the biggest battery available on the LT, although the standard 18-inch tires (ours were 22 inches) are rated at 408 miles. For 2025, you have to move up or down the lineup to get access to the 205-kWh Max Range pack, which has an EPA-estimated range north of 450 miles, depending on vehicle configuration. view interior Photos Marc Urbano | Car and Driver New-School Tech, Old-School Looks One alluring feature may be the available Super Cruise hands-free highway driving aid. We've tested this in a variety of vehicles and view it as the best such system on the market. Once the initial three-year access period expires, Super Cruise costs $25 per month. Drivers who spend a lot of time on highways or arterial routes—it's not mapped for country or twisty side roads—may see the fee as money well spent. Visually, the EV version of the Silverado is the electric reincarnation of the 2002–13 Chevrolet Avalanche. Like that early sport truck, it has four doors, an integrated pickup bed, and sail panels to connect the roof to the bed sides. Most notably, both trucks have a midgate that opens and folds to extend the relatively short bed floor. If you don't need to use your rear seats, opening the midgate can let you carry cargo that extends to the front seatbacks—almost like an old standard-cab pickup. view interior Photos Marc Urbano | Car and Driver view interior Photos Marc Urbano | Car and Driver The market will decide whether the combination of a unibody sport-truck Silverado and electric power is appealing. To date, the numbers aren't great: Chevy sold fewer Silverado EVs in the first half of this year (5439) than GMC sold of its even heavier Hummer EV (7987), though the GMC is available in both pickup and SUV versions. Android Auto? Apple CarPlay? Nope The final note on the Silverado EV LT, and indeed all of GM's newest vehicles, is that you can no longer integrate your phone via Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. While startup EV makers such as Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid have never offered that capability, virtually every other carmaker has—for many years. view interior Photos Marc Urbano | Car and Driver Chevrolet provides eight years of free Google Maps navigation, which is integrated with the truck's battery state of charge. When a desired destination is beyond the car's current rated range, Google Assistant will route the vehicle through fast-charging stations. Like Tesla's system, it will tell drivers how long to juice and what level of charge will remain at their next stop. For other apps owners use, however, they must enter each user ID and password into the in-dash version of the program to set it up. The kicker is that after the initial three-year trial, users have to pay $15 a month to continue App Access (the vehicle's cellular connectivity) if they want their apps to work. (That's on top of $25 per month to continue Super Cruise.) Buyers who choose not to pay the automaker an additional $180 a year must then revert to controlling those apps on their phones. That's distracting at best, manifestly unsafe at worst, and the problem that phone integration was expressly created to solve. view exterior photos Marc Urbano | Car and Driver The Silverado EV's new trim and its more approachable price will certainly garner some attention, especially alongside its high estimated range. But, as with its internal-combustion siblings, this is still a truck, it still feels like a truck, and it's definitely still priced like a truck. Specifications Specifications 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV LT Extended Range Vehicle Type: front- and rear-motor, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door pickup PRICE Base/As Tested: $75,195/$84,985 Options: LT Premium package (enhanced automatic parking assist, 22-inch aluminum wheels, multiflex midgate, 19.2-kW AC charging, Trailer Integration package, Tech package, spray-on bed liner, Super Cruise), $6800; fixed glass sunroof, $1500; soft roll-up tonneau, $800; Riptide Blue Metallic paint, $395; dual-level charge cord, $295 POWERTRAIN Front Motor: permanent-magnet synchronous AC Rear Motor: permanent-magnet synchronous AC Combined Power: 645 hp Combined Torque: 765 lb-ft Battery Pack: liquid-cooled lithium-ion, 170 kWh Onboard Charger: 19.2 kW Peak DC Fast-Charge Rate: 300 kW Transmissions, F/R: direct-drive CHASSIS Suspension, F/R: control arms/control arms Brakes, F/R: 14.5-in vented disc/13.6-in vented disc Tires: Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02 LT275/50R-22 119/116 S M+S DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 145.7 in Length: 233.1 in Width: 83.8 in Height: 78.7 in Passenger Volume, F/R: 71/65 ft3 Front Trunk Volume: 11 ft3 Curb Weight: 8486 lb C/D TEST RESULTS 60 mph: 4.2 sec 100 mph: 11.7 sec 1/4-Mile: 13.5 sec @ 105 mph Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec. Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 4.3 sec Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.0 sec Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 2.7 sec Top Speed (gov ltd): 112 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 196 ft Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.74 g C/D FUEL ECONOMY AND CHARGING Observed: 57 MPGe 75-mph Highway Range: 310 mi EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/City/Highway: 64/70/59 MPGe Range: 390 mi C/D TESTING EXPLAINED Reviewed by John Voelcker Contributing Editor John Voelcker edited Green Car Reports for nine years, publishing more than 12,000 articles on hybrids, electric cars, and other low- and zero-emission vehicles and the energy ecosystem around them. He now covers advanced auto technologies and energy policy as a reporter and analyst. His work has appeared in print, online, and radio outlets that include Wired, Popular Science, Tech Review, IEEE Spectrum, and NPR's "All Things Considered." He splits his time between the Catskill Mountains and New York City and still has hopes of one day becoming an international man of mystery. Read full bio
Motor Trend
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
2026 Chevrolet Trucks: The New (Trail) Boss Is Here
Chevrolet continues to cater to every type of truck buyer, offering models built for work, luxury, off-roading, and towing, powered by a diverse mix of gas, diesel, and electric drivetrains. Chevrolet's 2026 truck lineup includes updates across models, with a major focus on the all-electric Silverado EV, featuring new Trail Boss trims. Updates include new paint colors, wheel designs, and technology packages, while some models see discontinued options. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next For 2026, the headline is the launch of a new all-electric off-road model, but Chevy hasn't stopped there. Updates across the lineup keep the brand's trucks fresh and competitive. Here's a closer look at what's new for Chevrolet's 2026 truck lineup. 2026 Chevrolet Colorado Chevrolet has updated the Colorado's color palette, replacing Harvest Bronze Metallic with a new White Sands exterior paint. The midsize pickup also gains two new 20-inch wheel designs. Meanwhile, the optional engine cover has been dropped from the lineup. Following the Colorado's full redesign for 2023, which brought refreshed styling, upgraded powertrains, and a notably improved interior, Chevy has continued refining its midsize pickup. Since then, it has introduced the rugged ZR2 Bison trim, made the 11.3-inch digital instrument cluster standard across the range, and phased out the base turbo engine, leaving the L3B TurboMax as the only available powertrain. MotorTrend Ranked: #2 in midsize trucks (2025 model) Read Our Experts' Full Chevrolet Colorado Review 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 The Silverado 1500 benefits from style and functionality upgrades this year. The off-road-focused ZR2 trim now comes standard with the Technology package and the versatile Multi-Flex tailgate. A new performance exhaust option is also available across select models. The Realtree Special Edition has been discontinued, but buyers can now choose a new Realtree appearance package for a rugged, outdoorsy look. Other exterior changes include the addition of two new paint colors—White Sands and Polar White Tricoat—while Iridescent Pearl Tricoat and Slate Gray Metallic have been removed from the palette. Inside, Chevrolet has discontinued the floormats with removable carpet inserts. MotorTrend Ranked: #4 in full-size trucks (2025 model) Read Our Experts' Full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Review 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD/3500HD As with the Silverado 1500, the 2500HD ZR2 scores a standard Muilt-Flex tailgate and Technology package, which adds a rear camera mirror and 15-inch color head-up display. The heavy-duty truck also loses the set of floor liners with removable carpet inserts. Both HD trucks are now offered in a new Polar White Tricoat, while each also ditches the Iridescent Pearl Tricoat. White Sands paint is new only for the 2500, and it loses Slate Gray Metallic. New 12-spoke 20-inch wheels arrive for each model, but only the 3500HD gets a new eight-spoke 20-inch rim option. MotorTrend Ranked: #4 in heavy duty trucks (2025 model) Read Our Experts' Full Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and Silverado 3500HD Reviews 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV For 2026, Chevy expands the Silverado EV lineup with new Extended and Max Range Trail Boss trims, along with Standard and Max Range LT and Standard Range Work Truck models. The Trail Boss variants feature a new Terrain drive mode alongside existing Sidewinder and Off-Road modes; the new mode enhances low-speed traction and control with four-wheel steering. The previous RST flagship has been discontinued. New equipment packages include a Custom package for Standard Range Work Trucks, a Plus package for Extended Range LT and Trail Boss (adding Multi-Flex tailgate, offboarding power, and EZ Lift tailgate), and a Premium package—standard on Max Range LT and Trail Boss—that includes Super Cruise, head-up display, spray-on bedliner, Multi-Flex midgate, and 19.2 kW Level 2 charging. Three new paint colors debut: White Sands, Polar White Tricoat, and Magnus Gray Matte Metallic. LT models also offer 22-inch bronze wheels and a roof sunshade. Inside, all LT and Trail Boss trims gain Chevrolet Digital Key, with Work Truck and LT models featuring black Evotex bucket seats and Trail Boss trucks getting unique black and Artemis yellow upholstery. MotorTrend Ranked: #3 in electric trucks (2025 model) Read Our Experts' Full Chevrolet Silverado EV Review 2026 Chevrolet Trucks: What's New 2026 Chevrolet Colorado: Minor update 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Minor update 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD/3500HD: Minor update 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV: Significant update
Miami Herald
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
7 Brands Spark End of the ‘EV Deadline' Era
A few years back, several automakers were headstrong about maintaining strict internal combustion engine (ICE) phaseout targets before switching to exclusively electric lineups. Electric vehicle (EV) switchover government mandates in China, Europe, and parts of the U.S. were the primary catalyst behind this movement, but the landscape is shifting. Congress recently voted to repeal California's waiver allowing it to set more stringent emissions rules, ultimately upending the state's ability to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, and federal EV subsidies are increasingly in question. Additionally, EV adoption is increasing globally, but hasn't grown as quickly in major markets like the U.S. and Europe. As a result, several automakers have recently slowed their EV investment pace. Learn more about which manufacturers are shifting their EV strategy, how their plans are changing, some of their new timelines, and more below. Audi is one of the most recent automakers to announce changes to its EV plans. Last week, Audi announced it's removing its all-EV 2033 deadline to invest more into hybrid tech. Audi fans can expect the manufacturer to roll out a new lineup of gas-powered vehicles, including hybrids, by next year. The company's CEO, Gernot Döllner, predicts Audi will continue making ICE vehicles past 2033. However, Europe is maintaining its 2035 ban on new gas-powered car sales, increasing the likelihood of Audi implementing more significant lineup changes just before that deadline. In February, Mercedes-Benz delayed its EV sales expectations. Initially, the company forecast that electrified sales, including hybrids, would account for up to 50% of its total by 2025. Now, Mercedes-Benz expects to hit that 50% target by 2030. The automaker's CEO, Ola Kaellenius, said: "It is almost like we will have a new [ICE] lineup in 2027 that will take us well into the 2030s," Reuters reports. Aston Martin had planned to launch its first EV in 2025 but pushed the target to 2026 in February 2024. However, in April 2024, Aston Martin's executive chair, Lawrence Stroll, said: "We are going to invest much more heavily in our PHEV program to be a bridge between full combustion and full electric," according to InsideEVs. Stroll added that the brand's first EV would be pushed back another year to 2027 at the earliest. While General Motors maintains its goal of switching to an exclusively electric lineup by 2035, the company's CEO, Mary Barra, said the automaker will be "guided by the consumer." General Motors nearly doubled its EV sales year over year during Q1 2025 to surpass Ford as the fastest-growing domestic electric brand. Still, the Detroit Free Press reports that General Motors' Orion assembly plant in Lake Orion, Michigan, may no longer exclusively produce fully electric vehicles after its $4 billion retooling and expansion. General Motors initially planned to assemble the Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV later this year, showing how market success isn't stopping manufacturers from overinvesting in the segment. Last year, Ford announced a recalibration of its EV strategy that could cost the company $1.9 billion in expenses and write-downs. The shift primarily consisted of canceling plans for an all-electric three-row SUV that had already been delayed. Ford added that it would postpone its next-generation electric pickup and reduce EV-related capital expenditures to 30% of its annual budget. Now, Ford is working to match the cost structure of leading Chinese competitors by developing an affordable EV platform. In 2019, ex-Cadillac president Steve Carlisle said: "The majority, if not all, Cadillacs will be electric by 2030," according to Edmunds. Two years later, then-global Vice President of Cadillac, Rory Harvey, added: "We will be leaving this decade as an EV brand, as things stand today, which means that we will not be selling ICE vehicles by 2030." In 2024, Cadillac spokesperson Mike Albano changed the company's tune, describing its previously stated EV switchover goals as a "Mission statement, if you will. The fact that we refreshed our ICE portfolio should tell you that we knew the transition was going to be slow, and the transition will be led by the customer." Mazda is currently establishing a portfolio balancing internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid, and all-electric models, adapting to market demand. The automaker's current SKYACTIV-Z initiative aims to create a gas-powered engine that can combust with leaner fuel mixtures, resulting in better fuel economy, lower emissions, heightened performance, greater reliability, and simplified maintenance. SKYACTIV-Z tech also converts heat normally escaping from an engine into power for improved thermal engine efficiency. Mazda's SKYACTIV-Z is scheduled to debut in the CX-5's next generation in 2027. Automakers like Volvo and Volkswagen are also adjusting their approach to EV adoption, reflecting how the rigid mentality of previous EV switchover plans is more reminiscent of the early 2020s and less realistic, given that market conditions vary with factors such as demand. While 2035 remains a significant date in the eyes of many automakers for ramping up EV offerings, especially in markets like Europe, drivers can expect expanded ICE and hybrid options in the meantime from many of their favorite manufacturers. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
USA Today
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
GM pledges $4 billion in new US manufacturing investments
GM pledges $4 billion in new US manufacturing investments Show Caption Hide Caption General Motors: History, innovation, and legacy Learn about the rich history and notable innovations of General Motors, from its founding in 1908 to its leadership in electric and autonomous vehicle technology. Two popular Chevrolet models will move to U.S. plants from Mexico. The plan is to produce gas-powered full-size SUVs and light duty pickup trucks at Orion Assembly in Michigan early 2027. GM also is retooling its Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas and the Spring Hill Manufacturing plant in Tennessee. General Motors will invest $4 billion in three U.S. manufacturing sites over the next two years to prepare for changing production slated to begin in 2027. Two popular Chevrolet models also will move to U.S. plants from Mexico as part of the shift. As part of the announcement on June 10, GM also confirmed reports that it has no current plans to produce electric vehicles at its Michigan Orion Assembly plant. Instead, the company will produce gas-only vehicles at the plant after its retooling. The Chevrolet Blazer also is slated for a refresh, the company spokesman confirmed, and its production will move from Mexico to the United States by 2027. The new investment will not reduce any production in North America, according to a company spokesman, and does not include previously announced U.S. investment as part of its 2023 UAW labor contract. Sam Abuelsamid, vice president of market research at Telemetry, said his interpretation of the news is that GM's production changes come as a response to President Donald Trump's tariffs. Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and 25% tariffs on many auto parts imported into the United States earlier this year. On May 1, GM lowered its 2025 guidance, saying tariff expenses are likely to eat up to $5 billion in previously expected profits. 'They won't say it outright, but it's almost certain that they're moving production from Mexico to the U.S.,' he said, 'You're looking at between 400,000 and 500,000 more units in the U.S. They're not expecting to sell that many more vehicles in the U.S.' Automotive industry moves: General Motors commits $888 million to build next-gen V-8 engine in New York Orion Assembly changes GM planned to relaunch Orion Assembly after a $4 billion retooling and expansion to assemble the Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV later this year for late 2025 model year production, but that was pushed ahead six months to mid-2026. Previously, Orion made the Chevrolet Sonic and Bolt EVs, though production of those vehicles ended there last year. The plan now is to produce gas-powered full-size SUVs and light duty pickup trucks at Orion in early 2027, according to the company. Also by then, GM's Factory Zero in Detroit-Hamtramck will serve as the dedicated assembly location for the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac Escalade IQ and GMC Hummer EV pickup and SUV. Praise for production changes GM's production announcement was met with near-universal praise from the White House, the United Auto Workers union and Michigan politicians on both sides of the aisle. 'No president has taken a stronger interest in reviving America's once-great auto industry than President Trump, and GM's investment announcement builds on trillions of dollars in other historic investment commitments to Make in America,' White House spokesman Kush Desai said in a statement. 'The One, Big, Beautiful Bill's tax cuts, pro-growth policies, and full expensing of equipment investments will only turbocharge this resurgence under President Trump.' Trump's 'Big, Beautiful' tax bill proposes, among other things, to kill the electric vehicle tax credit by the end of this year and penalize hybrid and electric vehicle owners with annual fees to compensate for lost revenue customers would have paid in gas tax. UAW President Shawn Fain said in a statement that the union had said for months that the auto industry could utilize excess capacity at U.S. auto plants and invest billions into factories, communities and American autoworkers. 'While other companies drag their feet, GM is showing that strategic auto tariffs work with a massive $4 billion investment that will create thousands of good paying union jobs. Thanks to the dedication of our members, who have been speaking up about the damage done by bad trade deals, we are finally starting to see real progress,' he said. 'It's time to invest in blue collar America, and GM is showing how it's done. This is just the beginning.' U.S. Rep. and House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, R-Bruce Township, said in a statement GM's decision follows a series of economic moves made by the Trump administration aimed at reversing decades of industrial decline. The Orion Assembly plant is located in McClain's congressional district. 'This investment is a game-changer for our district and a big win for hard-working Michiganders,' McClain said. 'For months, we have said the president's efforts would pay off and more companies would invest in America again. Putting our country first, for the first time in years, is working. This investment is proof. I'm proud to have helped deliver this major win for our community.' U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Ann Arbor, also praised the decision. 'This is good news for Michigan's workers and our role as a leader in the global auto industry. In order to remain a leader, we must be producing a robust product line that consumers want, including electric vehicles,' she said in a statement. 'The global market wants EVs. This investment demonstrates the auto industry's commitment to this leadership, and U.S. policy must support it. I will continue to work with every stakeholder to invest in manufacturing here at home, bring back jobs from overseas, and support the workers and communities who have built their lives around the auto industry." GM CEO Mary Barra said in a statement: 'We believe the future of transportation will be driven by American innovation and manufacturing expertise. Today's announcement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to build vehicles in the U.S. and to support American jobs. We're focused on giving customers choice and offering a broad range of vehicles they love.' Other investments GM also is retooling its Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas City and the Spring Hill Manufacturing plant in Tennessee. Fairfax Assembly will produce the gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox beginning in mid-2027, and will start producing the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV by the end of 2025. The Mexico-assembled Equinox is one of GM's top-selling vehicles and the No. 1 single nameplate that GM produces in Mexico for the U.S. market. GM exported 257,000 gas and electric Equinox vehicles from its Ramos plant across 2024, Abuelsamid said. GM said it plans to announce further investments to Fairfax for electric vehicles in the future. As for Spring Hill, in addition to bringing the Chevrolet Blazer production up from Mexico, the plant will also produce the Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq EVs, as well as the Cadillac XT5. Once these changes come into play, Abuelsamid said, vehicle costs may rise. 'GM will probably increase prices once they increase U.S. production,' he said. 'That's why these vehicles were built in Mexico in the first place.' Free Press staff writer Todd Spangler contributed to this report. Jackie Charniga covers General Motors for the Free Press. Reach her at jcharniga@
Auto Blog
15-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Inside the Genius That Makes the Silverado EV Trail Boss Off-Road Ready
The Silverado EV Trail Boss proposition Chevrolet recently introduced the 2026 Silverado EV's Trail Boss trim with added off-road capability that delivers a rugged, modern-looking design distinguished by several trim-exclusive features. Drivers now have three 2026 Silverado EVs to choose from, with the Trail Boss replacing the RST as the line's peak trim. After our initial introduction to the model earlier this month, it's time to take a closer look at what makes the 2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss unique from a design and equipment perspective. 0:00 / -- 2025 Ford Maverick: 4 reasons to love it, 2 reasons to think twice Watch More 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss — Source: Chevrolet Professional-grade off-road capabilities The 2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss's trim-exclusive terrain mode helps form its off-road prowess with its low-speed compatibility, dedicated control for maneuvering uneven terrain, and sharper 4-wheel steer for more precise torque and traction control during low-speed off-roading. Sidewinder mode complements terrain mode by allowing all wheels to turn in the same direction and move the truck diagonally at low speeds. Chevrolet integrates terrain and sidewinder modes into the Silverado EV Trail Boss's dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) system. 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss — Source: Chevrolet Red-painted tow hooks, beadlock-like 18-inch wheels, and 35-inch all-terrain tires help form the 2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss's aggressive appearance while contributing to its capability. Chevrolet gives this pickup room for customization with auxiliary switches for features like off-road accessory lights, and the specially designed front bumper upgrades the model's obstacle-clearing ability with an impressive 31.6-degree approach angle. Interior spotlight The 2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss's interior contains excellent dimensions for a full-size pickup. Its maximum front headroom of up to 43.9 inches is generous, and tall adults have plenty of legroom in both front and rear rows at 44.8 inches and 44.3 inches, respectively. Shoulder and hip rooms are also competitive for the segment, enhancing comfort during demanding off-roading. This trim's exclusive interior theme is Artemis black with red stitching, which is upscale and durable with its easy-to-clean material. One upside to spending more on a Trail Boss Silverado EV is receiving standard Super Cruise tech, which provides hands-free driving assistance on compatible highways and automatic lane switches. Super Cruise also features lane-centering capability, keeping you at a safe distance from the car you're following even while towing. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss — Source: Chevrolet Final thoughts The 2026 Silverado EV was heading into its third year with little to no changes, but the Trail Boss's added presence reshapes the lineup with unique off-road capability. This Chevrolet pickup's three trims, from least to most expensive, include the Work Truck, LT, and Trail Boss. Price-wise, a Silverado EV Work Truck starts at $54,895 (including delivery charge) with the standard 286-mile battery pack but goes up to $68,295 and $76,295 with the extended and max batteries offering 424 miles and 493 miles per charge, respectively. The LT starts at $62,995 for its 283-mile standard pack and increases to $71,195 and $91,295 with its 410-mile extended and 478-mile max packs. Chevy's Trail Boss features two battery packs, the 410-mile extended and 478-mile max, priced from $72,095 and $88,695, respectively. About the Author Cody Carlson View Profile
