Chevrolet’s Silverado EV combines a full‑size pickup’s cargo capacity with a 400‑plus‑mile electric range, but it has struggled to find buyers. GM reported roughly 14,000 units sold in the U.S. and Canada last year, a fraction of the conventional Silverado’s quarterly volume.
On the road the truck feels more like a sedan than a workhorse. Its 20‑foot length is softened by rear‑wheel steering, allowing tight‑spot parking, while a spacious cabin and a sizable front‑frunk accommodate luggage and long legs. The Google‑powered infotainment system is responsive, and GM’s Super Cruise hands‑free driver assistance works well in traffic, though it can be tripped up by sudden lane changes. Efficiency clocks around 2.1 miles per kilowatt‑hour, better than many larger EVs.
Sales analysts point to the EV’s price—about $66,000 for the LT Extended Range model—as a key barrier, even though that matches what full‑size truck buyers typically spend. Towing capacity is roughly 60 % lower than the gas version, but most owners tow only occasionally. Market inertia, range anxiety, and charging infrastructure concerns also dampen enthusiasm.
GM has hinted at a new lithium‑manganese‑rich battery that could shave $6,000 off the cost later this decade. If that price cut materializes, the Silverado EV could finally compete with its gasoline sibling and attract the 400,000‑plus potential buyers who already favor the brand.
