The Chevy Silverado EV heralds a new all-electric era for the iconic Chevy Silverado nameplate, and while the powertrain tech is new, some things never change. Of course, we’re talking about the enthusiast-driven desire to modify and customize. With that in mind, we decided to give the Chevy Silverado EV RST a new stance by slamming the battery-driven pickup straight to the ground, evoking the sport truck era of the ‘90s, but fully grounded in 21st-century GM EV innovation.
Looking over our slammed Chevy Silverado EV RST rendering, we find the range-topper’s eye-popping lines ready to grab even more attention. Not only does the lowered suspension accentuate the styling, but it also potentially improves aerodynamic efficiency. Regardless, anyone that would slam their Silverado EV is likely doing it for one thing, and one thing only – style, baby.
While haters will love to pile on, anyone bold enough to lower their six-figure all-electric pickup all the way to the pavement probably isn’t listening. And regardless of anyone’s opinion, there’s certainly no doubt this thing will turn heads no matter where it goes.
The Silverado EV RST First Edition sits at the top of the Silverado EV lineup and is equipped with an array of features that justify the position. Thanks to the onboard GM Ultium battery pack and GM Ultium Drive motors, output is rated at 754 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque, while features like the Multi-Flex Tailgate and Midgate, four-wheel steering, and a fixed glass roof that spans the cabin make it even more appealing.
Inside, there’s an 11-inch digital Driver Information Center, a massive 17.7-inch touchscreen, and the semi-autonomous GM Super Cruise system. The GM BT1 platform provides the underpinnings.
Originally listed at $106,995, pricing for the RST First Edition was recently cut to $96,495, reflecting a significant $10,500 reduction. GM also increased the range-per-charge estimate from 400 to 440 miles. Production takes place at the GM Factory Zero plant in Michigan.
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Looks okay, I think it’s best that we find out if this truck will be a sales success; then we will have a better appreciation for its modification potential later on down the road.
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Looks like a nice enough semi-custom truck. Quick hundred grand, while a loaded half-ton ICE model is $75-$80k. So, asking a $15-$20k premium. It will be interesting to see if it’s just a show pony or if it is capable of work.
Slamming an electric vehicle might not be a good idea as this would make the battery more vulnerable to road hazards. I read about a guy in Canada that ran over something on the freeway. The car still ran fine but to be on the safe side he took it to the dealer to be inspected. The dealer stated that the battery compartment had been slightly dented and needed to be replaced as some of the battery cells appeared to have moved slightly and now a fire hazard. They quoted $60K CAD ($45k US) for a battery replacement and it does not qualify for a warranty repair as this was an accident not a failure. This was for an Ionic 5 with a 58 kWh battery. Hate to think what a similar incident with a Silverado EV equippep with a 200+ kWh battery would cost.
“We’re talking about the enthusiast-driven desire to modify and customize.”
Besides some stick-on accessories, wonder what kind of mods will actually be feasible.
I’m sorry you had to render that.
An artist already did it on FB but he cleaned up all the crap sticking out
Yyaa ice fans
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Will it come with fuzzy dice on the rear view mirror.
Please stop rendering…
I like lowered trucks, but this is too much! Make it the same ride height as an 03-06 Silverado SS and it would look great.
Mke the premium price is for the first edition RST, cheaper WT, trailboss, and possibly Z71 will come along. For everyone complaining about range with towing I don’t tow anything and would like a truck that I don’t have to fill up with gas twice a week to go to work a half hour away, this would suit me just fine 440 miles would last me all week on a charge weather permitting of course. The thing I don’t like about EVs is the excessive tire wear and possibly brake wear because of the added weight and I really don’t need 22 or 24 inch tires enough already when I was growing up in the 90s anything above 20 inch tires was for the custom Escalade seen!
Still looks like a Hot Wheels, not a real truck.
@THD Good not everyone needs a MACK TRUCK grill, off road tires and and rollin coal! I see enough of that where I live and it’s annoying REAL TRUCKS…. should look streamlined like this, have a useful bed with midgate, and if your using to go to the office road tires are a much better choice then A/T tires. Oh and hot wheels are awesome I wish more of the hot wheels designs where real cars.