The Chevy Silverado EV performed admirably in a new winter EV comparison test in range and charging. The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) tested 14 EVs in cold Canadian conditions to see how much the climate impacted range and charging. Every EV tested lost some of its range potential because of the cold, but some performed better than others.
“CAA is responding to a top concern of Canadians when it comes to EVs,” said CCA National Vice President of Public Affairs Ian Jack. “We measured the effective range of electric vehicles in cold weather and how quickly they charge. These insights are critical for both current EV owners and those considering making the switch.”
| Model | Rank Longest Range | Total KM/Miles Driven On Single Charge | Official NRCan Range (KM/Miles) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevy Equinox EV | 6 | 337 / 209 | 513 / 319 | -34 percent |
| Chevy Silverado EV | 1 | 456 / 283 | 724 / 450 | -14 percent* |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 9 | 296 / 184 | 515 / 320 | -35 percent* |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 7 | 334 / 208 | 483 / 300 | -31 percent |
| Honda Prologue | 8 | 334 / 208 | 439 / 273 | -24 percent |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 11 | 262 / 163 | 410 / 255 | -36 percent |
| Kia EV9 | 4 | 349 / 217 | 435 / 270 | -20 percent |
| Kia Niro EV | 10 | 285 / 177 | 407 / 253 | -30 percent |
| Polestar 2 | 3 | 384 / 239 | 444 / 276 | -14 percent* |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2 | 410 / 255 | 584 / 363 | -30 percent |
| Toyota bZ4X | 12 | 255 / 158 | 406 / 252 | -37 percent |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 5 | 338 / 210 | 468 / 291 | -28 percent |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge | 13 | 248 / 154 | 409 / 254 | -39 percent |
The Chevy Silverado EV only lost 14 percent of its range in the test, which is tied with the Polestar 2 for the best result. These were the only vehicles that lost less than 20 percent of their battery capability. The Chevy Equinox EV didn’t do quite as well, losing 34 percent of its range during the test. Notably, the GM-based Honda Prologue was also tested, and it lost 24 percent of its range.
| Model | Rank Fastest Charge In 15 Minutes | Displayed KM/Miles Added In 15 Minutes | Time To Charge From 10 To 80 Percent | Average Charging Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevy Equinox EV | 3 | 131 / 81 | 42 minutes | 100 kW |
| Chevy Silverado EV | 2 | 199 / 124 | 42 minutes | 233 kW |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 6 | 109 / 68 | 45 minutes | 128 kW |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 9 | 71 / 44 | 46 minutes | 85 kW |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 10 | 64 / 40 | 45 minutes | 80 kW |
| Kia EV6 | 11 | 58 / 36 | 43 minutes | 85 kW |
| Kia EV9 | 7 | 105 / 65 | 33 minutes | 139 kW |
| Kia Niro EV | 12 | 35 / 22 | 77 minutes | 36 kW |
| Polestar 2 | 4 | 120 / 75 | 40 minutes | 94 kW |
| Tesla Model 3 | 1 | 205 / 127 | 37 minutes | 96 kW |
| Toyota bZ4X | 13 | 19 / 12 | 92 minutes | 33 kW |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 5 | 112 / 70 | 34 minutes | 104 kW |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge | 8 | 90 / 70 | 40 minutes | 87 kW |
The Chevy Silverado EV also did very well in the charging test. It had the highest average charging speed (233 kW) and the second highest (behind the Tesla Model 3) distance worth of range added in 15 minutes (199 km). The Equinox EV did well, too, adding 131 km to its range in 15 minutes. The Honda Prologue wasn’t included in the charge test because it encountered an error.
“The vast difference in results highlights the importance of truth in advertising when it comes to EV range and of comparing numbers if winter performance matters to you,” said Jack. “CAA would like to see a made-in-Canada standardized labeling system for EVs that includes winter driving performance rather than just a single average.”
A big strength of GM’s BT1 and BEV3 platforms that underpin the Silverado EV and Equinox EV, respectively, is their standard heat pump. A heat pump is a proven technology in improving cold-weather range for EVs, making GM EVs especially desirable in cold climates like Canada.
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Something is wrong with the numbers given for the SilvErado. As stated (450 vs 283) approximately a 37+% decrease in range not 14%. Either bad math or incorrect numbers.
The problem is in the chart they don't make it clear that they started the test with the Silverado at 78% battery so they started at 78% of 450 Miles.
Correction 73%
Do you know why they only started at 73%?
Reading into it, looks like they didn't bother to charge the cars before the range test. Just went out and tested as soon as they were delivered. They did the Charging test After the range test.
There are 3 kinds of people in the world.
Those that can count and those that can’t.
I'd like to see this over a period of 1, 2, 3 years. See how the cold weather effects the battery. Again, I'm not against EVs. Actually love the looks of both the Sierra and Silverado,
They need to be $30k less in price, take less time to charge, and have WAY better range while towing and winter months
you can get a WT Silverado EV for 30K less in price now.
@meh
Ya I could but, that thing is overpriced as well. You're missing my point, so I will tone it down for you. The EV Silverado and EV Sierra are not worth $97K!!! GM and other car manufacturers have gotten so "greedy" the past 4 years because of ignorant spending by the consumers. It will come crashing down on them very soon though because the average consumer can not pay that amount of money for vehicles. Hence, why there was an article earlier this week on EV trucks and how many are already discounted almost $10k.
They would not be charging those prices if people were not paying them. Everything is worth what people will pay. That is how worth is determined. Have you looked at the top trim ICE trucks lately?
Apparently, reading the article was beyond your capabilities. Winter range is just fine. Only 14% lost in this test. So still over 400 miles, with the max size pack. Also, it will easily tow a typical trailer at least 250 miles.
TFLtruck did an EV Silverado and it couldn't go 120 miles. go look it up and get your facts straight
I just looked it up on TFL's website... They went 232 miles during their tow test of the Silverado EV against an F150.
His mom ties his shoes for him. Don't expect something as complex as looking up a figure from him.
@ meh
It's Getty's Garage. Type in Silverado EV tow test
Couldn't go 120 miles. Look up the video. This website won't let me put video
Well I just watched Getty's video and he basically did a worst case scenario with the Truck and it also sounds like the Truck was not 100% charged to begin with when they started the test. Also went up very long grades of Hills with a Wall of a Trailer for wind resistance and weight. I'd watch the video of the Silverado EV from Out of Spec Studios they did a tow test through the Mountains and made it 500 miles with just one charging test towing.
charging stop*
Ahh, blatant misinformation gets up voted here. Once again proving the low IQ of the readers.
@ mudman
Getty' Garage. I mistaken it for TFLtruck. I'll admit when I'm wrong, but you gonna admit your wrong when you watch the video. Eat crow!
You made my day with the statement "Again, I’m not against EVs". You can make it even better by saying " I am not against Mary Barra."
a black car ... can not see black cars, do not understand the lines of themm... all equal... other day in a garage f a supermarket it had a so dark black hole that could not undrstand if was a car there or not... anywa it had a big massive gravitation around it so probably had something in the mall spot
not that funny pal
it is not to be funny, pal, it is just impressions of a "colorless" car
Apparently, it wasn't meant to be coherent either.
The Polestar is #3 in winter range -14% and the Volvo is dead last at #13 -39% and they are basically the same car. Makes you wonder about how the test was conducted.
Canadians will be dialing back US vehicle purchases due to Trump's insulting tariffs.
We already make ICE Silverado in Canada. We could make the EV version here too if worse comes to worse.
So the nox gets less than 200 miles of range in the winter with the dual motor. No thanks. That’s All full. And what happens in a few yrs 150 miles. Then u charge for 42 minutes to get 81 miles.
A), in ten years Tesla's still have over 90%, so not sure where you are thinking they will lose 25% of their life in a few years, so lets stop with that lie. B), they state 70 miles in ten minutes and 80% in 50 minutes, so again, more lies. Not sure all the EV lies just because you don't like them, for others they work and lying just makes you look silly.
It is, an anti-EV circle jerk with no room for facts.
Which Silverado is this? STT, 3WT or 4WT? Makes a difference.
450 Miles is the 4WT.
TMI not true, I have a neighbor that’s lost over 25 percent in his Tesla. Original owner. Sorry to hurt your feelings
He must have been driving that car HARD. How old is that Tesla too? On Average EVs lose about 1% battery a year unless they frequent super chargers and do frequent long range trips that hit the bottom of the pack.
Depends on the year. Early Teslas had terrible battery longevity. It is much improved now.
So, it only drove 283 miles on electricity. My gas Suburban from 2012 averages 300-325 miles over 3/4 of a tank under normal driving conditions. Which is about 20 gallons used, so around 15-16 MPG. In 2WD mode, cruising primarily country stretches at 65-70 MPH.
During the winter, with weather as low as -8 where I am, 283 is about what it's dropped to for 3/4 of a tank. That's with 4WD on, lengthy remote starts and extensions, and frigid weather in high winds, battling it's way through the snow, ice, and wind at inconsistent speed. A drop of only about 1-2 MPG under strenuous, realistic circumstances.
The Silverado EV is estimated up to 460 miles, maximum, according to a quick Google search. You already don't get those miles because, like all estimates, nobody ever does. And to top that off, a full charge only got 283 miles. Almost 200 miles less. My gas truck from 13 years ago only loses a maximum of 42 miles driving with me.
Assuming they used the 390-mile version of the Silverado EV, the loss is a lot less. So that's better... although it doesn't stop the range, overall, from not being enough. Especially since you won't get 390 miles out of it, because that's an estimate. I have a much better reserve range using gas. And either way, my reliable old truck does massively better handling difficult, changing circumstances. This not counting charge times taking too long, and the price being too high. Among other things.
Keep working on it, Chevy. Better. But not there.