Celebrating the Quick + Capable: Why the Chevy Silverado EV is the Best Electric Truck for 2023

With the EV market heating up, each big manufacturer has added their own variant into the mix, and our loyal customers here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse can’t wait to test drive our very own. After the Silverado EV is officially launched, it will be the most budget-friendly EV of the bunch, all the while offering more power and range than the rest. This EV can tow just as much as its gas-powered sibling! We’ve put together a list of all the other reasons why the Silverado is most definitely the King of the Competition!

Segment-Leading Powertrain Potential

The 2023 Silverado EV will first be available in the entry-level Work Truck and top-tier RST First Edition. It is built on GM’s advanced Ultium EV Platform, which accounts for its excellent range and powerful performance. There will also be the choice of the same electric powertrain used in the Hummer EV, which offers multiple options for the driving range. The Work Truck version will crank out 510 horsepower and more than 785 lb-ft of torque, with the RST version bringing 754 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque to the table. 

“How Long Does the Fun Really Last?” All About the Range

On top of all the other stellar performance stats, the Silverado EV also nails down a 400-mile range, which beats the Hummer EV by about 70 miles. We are frequently looking into what the Ford F-150 Lightning has in its playbook, and it's currently working with about 320 miles of predicted range. Both the Work Truck and RST models will be able to use DC fast charging, at convenient speeds of up to 350 kW. This breaks down to about 90 miles of range in a lightning-fast ten minutes!

The “Ready For Anything” Benefits of Bi-Directional Charging

The Silverado EV can be had with the available Ultium Home accessory charging unit. It has up to 10 open outlets for a total of 10.2kW of all-electric output. This is incredibly handy for recreational needs, and can even keep the lights on in your house for about three weeks! As far as the age-old “doubling up” concept, you can also use an available accessory charge cord to allow the Silverado to even juice up your roommate or spouse’s SUV while you’re at it. And on future models, customers may be able to store extra energy to avoid sticker shock on their monthly home electric bill.

The Multi-Flex Midgate’s Stance on the Bigger Stuff

The RST First Edition is now equipped with the Multi-Flex Midgate, allowing you to easily make ample room for the next things you need to haul. You can simply open it up and expand your capability, while still having plenty of room for the rear-row passengers to be comfy. With the Midgate open, there’s a contractor-ready 9 feet of storage in between the tailgate and the cab. One of the sweet additions we’d definitely opt for is the custom Chevy tonneau cover, which will easily keep everything you’ve got safe from mother nature’s constantly changing elements. 

The Coming Convenience of Ultra Cruise

For now, the Silverado EV is equipped with Super Cruise, which offers up a hands-free experience even while completing towing duty. When the Adaptive Cruise Control is on and you’re on a compatible road, the symbol on the instrument cluster turns white, and you’re good to go after pushing a button on the steering wheel. Many expert car reviewers have loved their time on the road with this handy feature and are excited about the coming of its updated counterpart called Ultra Cruise. Technology is currently under development, but we’ll keep you updated here on the blog about its promising progress!

2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST Dominates Electric Landscape With Trigger-Happy 754 Horsepower

 When we first learned of the 2024 Silverado EVs coming here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse, we were all excited to see just how much had changed since the many aspirational blueprints and concepts were floating around years ago. At the first opportunity to collect information about this silent-but-lethal heavy hauler, the horsepower output was estimated at 664, with more than 780 lb-ft of torque. We’ve just learned that this figure has been boosted (as will many customers’ morale!) to the tune of 754 hp and 785 lb-ft.

If these numbers are ringing a job site-ready bell for you, it’s because they were just listed along with the 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali edition one which debuted last week proudly boasting the same output. Engineering teams hard at work have now successfully honed the performance specs for the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST First Edition to this lofty weight while Wide Open Watts mode is engaged. These figures are just existing now as estimates, and they may change again before the RST reaches dealers such as us here at the Powerhouse. 

The Sierra EV Denali Edition still has a bit of an extra weight tacked on to its anticipation factor and is not slated to arrive until early 2024. Both capable and contractor-ready trucks feature the same unibody design with the Ultium battery pack integrated directly into the structure, so transitioning between the two is a breeze. These ratings represent the absolute peak of power dutifully delivered while in certain drive modes and athletically sprints up to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. 

The Silverado EV WT delivers a still fully flexed 510 horsepower and 615 lb-ft of torque, ready for any thoroughly demanding or much-needed recreational drive to the lake. The Silverado EV also now brings back the midgate, which aligns perfectly with our plan to have at least 40 percent of our models be EVs within the next three years. We have long known full well that the competition is waiting across the economically turbulent river in the form of the Ford F-150 lightning, the GMC Hummer EV, and the Rivian RIT. 

When we reflect on the aesthetics and overall feel of this incoming and massively powerful EV truck, we have lots of future-embracing and things to ponder. GM has been quite light-handed in doling out details, which is understandable as the market is now changing every day faster than ever. The EV’s chassis is built around the very solid battery pack’s structure, with the body and bed joining for a very smooth visual effect. The front end is a bit on the shorter side, which adds visibility from the driver’s seat and offers more legroom for those in the back.

The Silverado EV will also feature a front-mounted “frunk” that is useful for storing extra closed storage, with the exact volume to be announced in news releases soon. Two electric motors can power each motor, and both models will offer 400 miles of after-school pickup, trick-or-treating fun, or fall sports range. There will also be 4-wheel steering to drastically improve handling, along with an adaptive air suspension system. A later arriving and heavily equipped fleet model will bump the towing capacity from 8,000 on up to a hefty 20,000 pounds.