The Chevy Silverado EV made its official debut for the 2024 model year, introducing the very first all-electric iteration of Chevy’s best-selling pickup truck. For 2025, Chevrolet refined the formula with a new trim level as well as additional packages and aesthetic options. Now, GM Authority has uncovered when production of the upcoming 2026 Chevy Silverado EV is scheduled to get under way.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the start of regular production (SORP) for the 2026 Chevy Silverado EV is currently scheduled for May 19th, 2025. Dealers will be able to submit orders as early as April 10th, 2025. That said, these dates are tentative and subject to change, as is often the case with future production timelines.
While details regarding potential updates for the 2026 Chevy Silverado EV remain under wraps, the 2025 model year has already introduced several notable enhancements. These include the Dark Package Plus (RPO code PDK) for the LT trim, as well as the Dark Package RST (RPO code PDL) for the RST trim, both of which enhance the vehicle’s exterior styling thanks to a selection of blacked-out bits and pieces, such as black nameplates, black wheel lug nuts, and fender decals. Additionally, Chevrolet updated the wheel lineup for the Silverado EV, offering customers six different wheel styles.
Another key upgrade for 2025 was an expansion to the available interior color choices. While the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV only provided two interior options, the 2025 model offers four distinct colorway and material combinations. Jet Black remains the primary choice, while Sky Cool Gray has been introduced as an additional option. Each trim level receives a unique selection, with the WT and LT trims featuring one option each, while the RST trim provides two choices.
As a reminder, every variant of the Chevy Silverado EV is currently equipped as standard with all-wheel drive. Power is provided by GM’s battery technology and GM drive motor technology, delivering a maximum of 754 horsepower, depending on the trim level. The Silverado EV rides on GM’s BT1 platform, the same underpinnings utilized for the GMC Hummer EV and the GMC Sierra EV, while production takes place at the GM Factory Zero plant in Michigan.
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I wonder how many of these pigs will Mary B will force the dealers to order? My local dealer said he will only order the minimum because he knows they are not going to sell unless they are competitively priced with the ICE line. Selling them at invoice is still way hirer then the invoice of an ICE truck.
Nothing better than GM executives screwing their franchises in this pipe dream they are selling.
Now, you feel pity for the dealers. They know how make money and if they don’t, they would have to close the doors.
You just make sure you are making enough money to afford the increasing prices for either EV or ICE.
Well, with the money you will save on groceries and at the pump, you might be able to afford a new shiny truck with a Diesel engine.
Drive one for work. Far from a pig. Tows better than the gas truck it replaced. Far cheaper to run. Much better forward visibility. Can keep the heat on without leaving the engine idling. Onboard power for tools. It is an upgrade in nearly every way.
Any updates on when they are adding production from the Orion plant?
Orion ramps up Mid 2026 per the announcement last July.
At least these are being built in the USA. To me they are looking better each model year. I hope they sell well, but until they can build them cheaper, I don’t see them selling these in high numbers.
EV’s might be great for people that live in a city and have a garage to charge over night. However, a lot of people don’t have the luxury of those living conditions let alone the cost of buying one.
What city will the nearly 500 mile range on these not get you out of?
Hey, if there’s any dealer who’s “forced” to order one of these I’ll take it as long as it’s a Silverado EV LT with the LT Premium package with the midgate, no glass roof, no 4 wheel steering, no air suspension, in smoke blue metallic. I can’t order one from my local dealer because they have no allocations and my wife can’t stand any of the other colors.
The more I hear about the 6.2 and 5.7 V8 issues throwing rods out the block and lifter wear the more I want the EV. The lack of pistons, cams, fuel system, exhaust system, turbos, alternator, starter, emissions, engine computers, complex interconnect wiring, transmission and all the stuff that needs maintenance and oil changes means the costs to maintain the vehicle are way less than its ICE counterpart, so those costs are way less in the long run. OK, so I may have to buy tires more often, but those are literally the most easily accessible things to replace.
Yeah, if you’re towing heavy trailers long distances then just get the diesel; that’s what they’re built for. But for around town, the EV is perfectly fine for what I need it for.