$40K Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck Variant Not Happening
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The 2024 Chevy Silverado EV was revealed early in 2022 at the Consumer Electronics Show, with GM pulling the sheets on an all-new, all-electric pickup. The debut included a look at the well-equipped RST First Edition, as well as the fleet-oriented WT (Work Truck), and at the time, Chevy announced plans to offer a WT variant for $39,900. Now, however, the automaker is backtracking on that.
As it turns out, the Chevy Silverado EV will now start in the $50,000 range, likely offering up a lightly equipped Work Truck variant, perhaps a 2WT model, as the entry-level model. This new entry-level trim is expected to slot in under the 4WT and 3WT already announced, and will likely arrive after the 4WT and 3WT officially launch.
Further details on this new entry-level trim are currently unavailable.
For reference, the first Chevy Silverado EV out of the gate is 4WT, followed by the 3WT, which start at $74,800 and $79,800, respectively, including a destination freight charge of $1,895. As already stated, these two models are the not the base-most equipment groups for the Chevy Silverado EV. Although the 3WT and 4WT are geared towards fleet buyers, they will still be available for purchase by retail buyers as well.
Both are also equipped with a number of different features, including dual-zone automatic climate control, and 8-inch Driver Information Center, six-speaker audio, 11-inch infotainment screen, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. More importantly, the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV 4WT was recently given an official range-per-charge rating of 450 miles by the EPA, beating GM’s initial estimates.
As a reminder, all 2024 Chevy Silverado EV models ride on the GM BT1 platform, and incorporate GM Ultium battery technology and GM Ultium Drive motor technology. Production takes place at the GM Factory Zero plant in Michigan.
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I’m shocked! Shocked I tell you!
#Sarcasm
Vrooom not vreeeem
Claude Rains turns over in his grave.
Vintage Mary Buick Envision Made in China-Barra at her best, eliminate the budget model and replace it with a higher priced variant.
When else has that been done by GM prior to release? The Corvette certainly didn’t. Did you mistake Ford with GM?
Mary Buick Envision Made in China-Barra and the rest of the GM management should stop advertising these low prices to the press, sounds like bait and switch, as far as the Corvette. don’t give them any ideas.
Since they used that entry price point to get deposit down Chevrolet should be force to sell the WT at 39900$ to everybody that have put a deposit before today.
Did anyone think they would ? 53k after taxes etc . Does it qualify for the tax credit ?? I think it was obvious . A full size truck with battery will be lower than 50k .
I don’t think auto companies understand how much this hurts EVs. You can’t convince the masses to spend 50k-80k on new technology that takes 5-6x longer to refuel with 2/3rds of the range. Without popular, affordable models, there will be no EV revolution, no profits for auto companies, and no future pathway to better EVs.
Reality keeps getting in everyone’s way!
Range on this Silverado EV will be similar to ICE Silverado. Affordable models are coming, it will probably take 3-5 more years.
Uhhhhmmmmmmm, you high? 400 mile range hypermiling with a tail wind compared to 7-800 on an ICE? and i say 7-800 because when i drive on the flat at 55mph with a tailwind, that big V8 manages 25-30mpg. thats still half the range and in 3-5 years, these BEV’s wont be competing with gen V small blocks, they will be competing with next generation engines with more power/capability and efficiency.
You are correct – and that the 400-mile range is without carrying a load and the temperature is above freezing. If you put a 1600lb load in the bed and the temperature is 30F you will lose an estimated 55% of the range which takes you to the 180-mile range. These numbers were from a recent study on how load and temp affect battery performance.
All the major automakers are stopping most if not all of the research and development into ICE engines and transmissions. BEVs are not for everyone, some are better served with a ICE engine.
The range on the Silverado EV is over 400 miles in normal driving, some test drivers are reporting almost near 450 to 500 miles
ICE research continues as makers have to meet more stringent EPA requirements in years to come. The two battlefields for EVs will be price and range. When production of EVs exceeds demand the financial blood will flow.
And wE all know that whEn gm starts somEthing, thEy kEEp it going until it catchEs on…no mattEr how long it takEs or how much it losEs…
Look at the EV1, the Volt, Pro-TEc truck bEds, quadrastEER, diEsEl EnginEs in anything othEr than a full sizE, and thE AztEc (lol). All things that gm madE hugE by sticking to thEm, no mattEr what, and not lEtting lack of profits or intErEst gEt in thE way.
Did someone from GM’s management tell you that? Budget models are not Mary Buick Envision Made in China-Barra’s policy. Her policy is to eliminate budget models and replace them with more expensive variants.
they probably do, and are hoping for backlash. Ford is in the red for this year due to EV’s. The actual stock holders would rather public outcry create a 180 on the EV demands, and allow the selling of cash cow SUV’s for a long period of time.
The tech will continue to improve on all aspects. This is bleeding edge right now. I know we will have an EV and I’m good with that, but I’m not paying a premium for day 1
The lies from every angle on this global EV rollout are a disaster. Nobody wants this crap.
EVs, the most successful climate change scam of all time. EVs will be a legit option when batteries can charge as fast as fueling a tank of gas, last as long as a tank of gas, and when our electrical infrastructure can support all the cars on the road being electric. In short, they will possibly be practical around 75 to 100 years from now.
“The lies from every angle on this global EV rollout are a disaster. Nobody wants this crap.”
Nobody, really! “The lies from every angle on this glob”
man, i was so excited for this. an ev truck for under 40k!?!? i knew it was too good to be true. Shame on you GM SHHAAAAAMMMMEEEEEEE
Work Truck for $70K+ is beyond absurd. They’ll sit on lots collecting dust, no question.
These electric trucks will never pay for the next generation of truck . Terrible business strategy. Just my opinion.
Just read article how much ev trucks mileage drops with 1400 lbs. Of load. A joke.
Of course there won’t be a Silverado EV for 40 grand and we all knew it. Just like there will not be a 30 grand Equinox EV in the near future. At least when it comes to the EV thing, GM has become the butt of the joke.
Here’s the problems. First, EV’s are supposed to be about efficiency and low cost of ownership. Not about performance and blistering 0-60 times. But everyone keeps making them about performance and they all want to fly to 60 in under 4 seconds. Why? Who needs a truck like this or worse yet, who needs a fat pig 9,000 lb Hummer that goes so fast? It’s just all messed up. On top of the stupid speeding requirement, everyone is insisting on 400 + miles of range. Especially on trucks, why? The average person doesn’t need more than around 150 to 200 miles of range and for those actually using the trucks as real trucks and driving across country, the EV’s won’t work for them anyhow. So why does a city dweller who drives maybe 40 miles per day max need that huge range?
Lastly, GM and Ford are seemingly only interested in customers who are willing to pay 50 grand or more for a vehicle. Sad for sure. So what GM should be doing is concentrating on an EV truck that has about 200 miles of range, doesn’t speed to 60 in stupid fast time and that doesn’t have all the butt ugly square tablets sticking up from the dash. Keep it simple, efficient and lower priced at no more than 30 grand.
Here’s an idea. EVs for those who want one and ICE for those that want one. Why the FORCED PUSH to EVs?
John: I agree. Although I drive a Bolt now and have had two other EV/PHEV’s in the past, I am totally for ICE/diesel staying around. My hope is that EV’s will push ICE/diesel to become cleaner and more efficient. Another benefit to more EV’s being used, it’s my hopes that fuel prices will continue to drop as demand hopefully decreases. Although I love my Bolt so far and I do like the EV’s, it’s still a good chance that my next vehicle will be ICE again. It all depends on the deals/prices, gas prices, and the availability of a sedan.
Mary Buick Envision Made in China-Barra decided to discontinue the Bolt, because its affordable to the masses. Its replacement, the Equinox EV will be out of the reach of 90% of Bolt owners.
I don’t disagree with you one bit. But as the reason manufacturers are making EVs about performance I can assume is two fold. One: It is a way to bridge the gap between ICE enthusiasts who demand power and typically have more money to buy such machines, thus gaining greater acceptance (in the mfgs eyes) of EVs. Two: Tesla. As the sales leader in this space, other companies are playing catch up and need to compete.
JT: You are probably 100% correct. And I don’t blame just GM for this stupid performance EV war. Have you been to Los Angeles area and seen how most of these Tesla’s are being driven? Most are being driven like maniacs behind the wheel. This is all because they have the power/performance, so they use it. We have lost all sight of the true purpose of going EV in the first place IMO. And just imagine the most powerful Hummer at 9,000 + pounds screaming it’s way down the road!
As I said above, I have a 2023 Bolt EV (base car, not EUV). I’m consistently getting way higher than the listed range and my average (MPG-like figure) is 4.4 miles/KWH. The other day I looked it up to find that 4 miles per KWH is good and anything over that is outstanding. According to what I read, seldom will you see better than 4.2 miles/KWH. So I’m above that. Reason? Because I purchased this EV for the affordability and frugality. Not for the speed or any other performance metric and I drive as such. The fact that my car had an MSRP of $28,315 was a bonus. But moving forward, I will not be buying any EV’s from GM or anyone else who charges outlandish prices and I’ll never pay 40 grand for an Equinox EV!!
So it’s time for GM and others to “compete” on efficiency and frugality and not performance and a race to see who can charge the most for their EV’s.
Ha Ha Ha. We should have known it wouldn’t be so.
The interior is lazy design at best. Lets just glue a screen here and another here…wow.
They can keep the screen, I don’t want it or need it.
The same thing will happen to the Equinox EV and the Blazer EV…GM promised low entry-level prices on these so they were “affordable.” But promising a Silverado EV for under $40k, which is now over $50k, really shows what GM is all about. They need the higher costs to offset the losses that are coming. I am willing to bet the Equinox EV will probably be starting in the $40’s instead of $30k. The Blazer EV will probably be starting in the $50’s and the much over-hyped SS will probably end up in the $70’s instead of around $60k. These “affordable” EV’s are only affordable for the upper middle class. If I am going to spend over $70k on a truck, it is going to be a fully-loaded ZR2, AT4X, High Country, or Denali Ultimate, not a base work truck.
tim: You nailed it and you are totally correct. GM already admitted that the only Equinox EV (at first!! haha) will be a 40 grand SUV. For me, that’s two no’s. No SUV and never paying that much for a vehicle any more.
The only thing you said that I feel is questionable is the end part. Sadly, getting any loaded truck for 70 grand or less is not happening much these days. A High Country or Denali Ultimate is probably going to run you 80 grand or more.
The sad part is that the Silverado EV WT is in the $70,000 range but the RST is expected to be over $110,000.
You are right on the $70,000 trucks. I have seen a few High Country and regular Denali’s (lol, REGULAR Denali) right around $70,000. I was looking at a ZR2 that was $77,000 and I haven’t seen a Denali Ultimate or AT4X in person yet. I am looking at a truck when I turn my Blazer lease in at the end of the year…I do have a GM discount, so on a ZR2, that is around $7,000. But that is assuming I want to pay big money for a loaded premium truck.
Puts the Silverado EV out of any consideration for our fleet. We will continue with RAM ICE until they disappoint us. Current fleet has been very good. Easy, prompt delivery of orders as promised.
How does this compete in terms of a reasonable starting price against the Sierra EV Elevation Trim which will also start at $50k, greed for profit never receads at this company.