We’re Driving The 2024 Chevy Silverado EV: What Do You Want To Know?
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The 2024 Chevy Silverado EV got its big debut in January of 2022 at the Consumer Electronics Show, introducing a fully electric take on the popular pickup nameplate. Since the debut, we’ve learned more and more about the new all-electric Chevy Silverado, but now, we’re about to climb behind the wheel for the very first time for a little firsthand experience. As such, we have to ask – what do you want to know about the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV?
GM Authority will be among the first to drive the new 2024 Chevy Silverado EV, with a stint in the Work Truck (3WT and 4WT) as well as the RST First Edition both on the docket. We’ll be taking part in both unladen and towing tests.
For those readers who may be unaware, the WT trims are more fleet-focused, while the RST First Edition is the more well-equipped trim level. The Silverado EV rides on the narrow-body variant of the GM BT1 platform, the same underpinnings as the GMC Sierra EV. By contrast, the GMC Hummer EV rides on the wide-body variant of the same platform. Production for each of the vehicles mentioned takes place at the GM Factory Zero plant, previously known as the GM Detroit-Hamtramck plant.
As for motivation, the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV is powered by GM Ultium batteries and GM Ultium Drive motors. The Silverado EV 4WT utilizes a 24-module battery pack juicing a single motor up front and a single motor in back, bringing peak system output to 510 horsepower. Range per charge is estimated at 450 miles. A smaller 20-module battery pack will be offered as well, providing an estimated 350 miles per charge.
Pricing for the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV 3WT starts at $74,800, including DFC. The Silverado EV 4WT starts at $79,800, including DFC.
So then, we want you to tell us – what do you want to know about the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV? Tell us by posting your questions in the comments section below, and we’ll answer as soon as we’re able. To note, the embargo on driving impressions lifts on June 26th.
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I have a reservation for a Silverado EV, and own a Bolt EV.
What trim level or model within the Silverado EV range will offer the larger upgraded display and what seat material options are available within the WT trims?
Will any WT trim be able to get the mid gate option? If not, what trim level / model will it be available on.
Last but not least, where will the Trailboss version be price wise, and when will it be available?
Not really driving related, but have they set a date, or even a month, for when the order banks will open?
Lower trim levels and the config for the higher towing rating in the WT.
Hoe I can het one in the netherlands
I hope it has power folding outside mirrors. Why is the payload only 1,300 pounds?
Because they want to keep this version of the WT under 10,000 lbs GVWR so it isn’t considered heavy duty. The curb weight is 8600 lbs.
Will there be an option for real towing mirrors? The standard mirrors are just too small for a real towing vehicle.
Probably on the version rated for 20k lbs towing
Because of the weight of the batterie’s? Government testing at NHTSA shows it is 50 percent more likely for an accident with a EV vehicle to be fatal due to it’s weight will our liability insurance be 50 percent more when driving a EV weighing twice as much as a ice truck?
Where is this ride and drive event?
What will the temps be?
Yes, TRUCKS are more likely to be fatal in an accident. Being an EV has nothing to do with it. Stop perpetuating the lies. Look at the F150 Raptor. It outweighs the F150 Lightning EV. Put a full tank of gas in a 2015 Ford Taurus and it outweighs a Model 3 Tesla. Even without fuel they are close. That 50% made up internet troll speak has perpetuated for far too long.
Cynystyr – You seem confused. Electric cars are extremely heavy (especially trucks) for their size because lithium batteries are extremely heavy.
As for the Raptor, it’s really heavy at 5,740 lbs.
The Lightning? An insane 6,200 lbs.
That 2015 Taurus is 4,054 lbs compared to a Model 3 at 4,065 lbs is a much better example, but those aren’t trucks, that’s a full size car compared to an “compact executive size car”, which is a luxury term for a medium size car.
For a full size truck to have any sort of electric range, you’re going to start seeing vehicles well over 7000 lbs all day long.
Will you be towing anything ? Charge times and actual real world range please .
From the article above-“We’ll be taking part in both unladen and towing tests.”
Does it actually have 450 mile range?
Does it have adaptive cruise control in the 4WT?
What is the centerline ground clearance?
Could I upgrade the seats with Katzkin leather and be happy with the 4WT over the RST (hideous)?
Does it have CarPlay?
Physical buttons for climate control?
240V – 30 AMP output port?
V2H capabilities?
Heated seats?
Heated steering Wheel?
If you’re referring only to the WT:
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Don’t Know
That’s up to you
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I doubt it will have adaptive cruise. Maybe the 4wt will have a trim level option. I find it very hard to believe it will have adaptive cruise as an option but not also have heated seats and heated wheel as an option. Adaptive cruise is much more intensive to add-on than simple heated seats and heated wheel.
Both 3WT and 4WT will have adaptive cruise. The features list is available online at the gmfleetorderguide website.
3WT starts at 73 grand. Enough said.
When will the $40000 base WT be released?
How much will 2WT cost?
Only questions I and many others have. If they just produce a $70k+ vehicle then I’m out.
“When will the $40000 base WT be released?”
When they run out of people willing to buy the far more expensive versions.
How good is the sound system
Tow 4,000-5,000lbs on a general 200mile loop, meaning it has highways, city, hills. Something that could parallel someone with a camper, boat, toy hauler, utility trailer, etc would be doing.
I’m sure they won’t have time to do all that. The way these typically go is they get a couple of hours with the car on a predefined route.
What is the “real world range” towing a 5000-6000 lb. trailer at Interstate Highway speeds in hilly terrain….not flatlands ?
Will all The now GM Dealers be able and service the vehicle if I am on the road with a breakdown and how long to repair a problem???? That’s my decision to purchase one.
No dealer will repair or service your vehicle on the road when you breakdown. That is what tow trucks are for.
Pourquoi GM a ouvert les réservations en ligne des modèles Silverado EV, Blazer EV, et Equinox EV si les concessionnaires ne respecterons pas l’ordre des commandes auprès de GM. Les concessionnaires prennent en considération les demandes de leurs clients comme prioritaire si le client était passé chez eux avant l’ouverture du début des réservations via le site de GM???
Would like to know why GM chose NOT to put as much emphases on making the Frunk as big and useful as they possibly could have just like Ford did. Ford made that decision really early in the Program and it has paid off really well for them. Seems like a Huge missed opportunity.
Can the Frunk hold at least one Golf bag? The Ford F-150 Lightning can hold two Cart Bags which are bigger!!!
Ford’s is the size it is because it was designed to hold an engine. They were stuck with that oversized cavern.
All the Silverado has to do is fit the front wheels and motor. Front end length, overhang and overall size can be minimized for better maneuverability, visibility and aerodynamics.
@BahamaTodd
I did not compare the actual size of the GM Frunk to Fords. I am stating that Ford made the decision to move everything around even if that meant they needed to produce new parts that were not part of the Parts Bin they currently have. They spent almost a year designing and perfecting the Frunk. They realized very early in the Program that Frunks will be a HUGE selling point for them!!!
GM obviously has not done so at all. Look at just how narrow the Frunk is.
I also asked if GM will acknowledge if the Frunk will hold a Golf Bag as Fords can hold two of them.
If it cannot hold at least one Golf Bag then it will have been a huge missed opportunity.
An average golf bag takes 3 cubic feet. The Silverado EV frunk is 9 cubic feet. You do the math.
What is the driving range when you adjust for keeping the battery above the low 15% charge capacity and not charging your battery over 85% the high capacity. Manufacturers suggest you should operate an EV within these charging capacities to prolong your battery life. So you only really gets 70% of battery charge capacity in everyday operations.
What is 85 minus 15.. 70! What is 450*.70? 315! Isn’t math a clever invention?
Nothing wrong with charging to 100% as long as you use it right away. Nothing wrong going under 15% either.
Main thing to avoid is parking it at 100% or under 10% and leave it sitting. Second thing – avoid DC fast charging all the time. Slow charging is always going to be better for the battery.
Cynystyr, The 450 mile range is the government rating under extremely friendly maxiunm conditions. What I am asking is what kind of mile range GM Authority people is getting under everyday norman use when operating under the manufacturer battery guideline of charging no higher than 85% capacity and not driving under the 15% low capacity. This will be the real true everyday mile range that an owner will be operating under in everyday real life events.
Before any of us can actually buy one of these, there will be reviews out there of 70mph range tests and towing tests to settle this.
For now all we can do is estimate. I’m guessing about 375 miles on the highway at about 70mph, and less when driving with traffic.
Towing, probably something like 200 miles if you’re lucky, depending on all sorts of factors.
Ok. I have. Volt. Nicest most reliable, least expensive car to operate i have ever owned.. i looked into how expensive it would be to replace the battery..
So my question for GM is as a part of long term ownership. ARE the Batteries easily replaceable as a maintenance item.
A full new battery it’s going cost well over 15k grand
More like over $30k-$40k for the largest battery. The battery in the Bolt is about $13k.
Except Ultium is designed so that if you have a bad cell, you only need to replace that cell, not the entire battery pack. So repairs will be substantially less.
Entire batteries don’t go bad, just cells. We already replace bad cells for about $5k on Tesla vehicles. It is only going to get cheaper as EVs become more common. Eight years from now, when the warranty is done, I would rather replace bad cells than need to replace an engine or transmission – or both.
What will be the range and options on the $40k work truck?
1. What are the bed floor dimensions, as if there were no wheel-tubs.
2. What is the height from the bed floor to the tailgate upper edge.
3. What is the height from the bed floor to the cabin roof.
I would also like to know how big the first step into the cab in inches is. Bum leg/hip.
When will WT for Nonfleet be available?
Take it on a trip to get the real range.
“What do you want to know?”
Well unless you can answer my concerns over initial cost for an EV, range concerns on long trips, charge times, charging infrastructure etc then please just tell me as much as you can about current and future ICE trucks and cars. Thank you.