Everyone here on duty at the Mid Missouri Powerhouse staff has long known that electrification was going to change everything we knew about trucks! Chevrolet’s fully loaded RST First Edition trim was sold out just 12 minutes after official reservations were in place. It’s now evident that the Corvette is not the only Chevy product with a large enough draw to command a six-figure price. The new Silverado EV showcases sensational styling, advanced in-cab technology, and a futuristic stance that can satisfy any car buyer!
Here are a few of the features that the Edmunds.com car editorial staff thought was above average. The all-new, all electric Silverado is a great choice for small businesses and growing families that want an eco-conscious alternative as trucks begin to depend less on fuel and more on sustainable electric power.
The Kinetic Clout of a 400-Mile Range:
If you have ever barreled down a long stretch of the interstate while on fumes, you know that range anxiety is a huge issue that can affect you. This is where the 400-mile range of the Silverado EV is going to prove to be very appealing. Especially if you don’t have anything to tow or haul and that you are lowered available air suspension for peak aerodynamic efficiency. What are many buyers navigating the future’s versatile EV truck market going to notice first? That this range is more than the Ford can claim for its upcoming F-150 Lightning, and about the same as the R1T with the optional battery pack in tow. With 350-kW DC fast-charging, you can add a very useful extra 100 miles of range in just 10 minutes.
The Collective 20,000-lb Proper Pull Courtesy of the Tow Package:
When the Silverado EV first debuted, it was stated that the electric truck would be able to tow up to 10,000 pounds. That figure is on even keel what Ford offers up, and the Silverado EV Work Truck now will boast a maximum tow rating of 20,000 pounds courtesy of a max tow package you can snag up just after the truck’s official launch date. This is incredibly impressive, and will immediately sway many who are looking to get immediately situated into an electric truck that can get the toys to the lake without any fuss, and will do so repeatedly as the summer days are upon you!
The Multi-Flex Cargo Bed Expansion on Demand:
One new trick that is present on the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV is one that was fondly remembered on the Avalanche, in the form of the Multi-Flex Midgate. With it, you can see the Silverado EV’s cargo bed expand from less than 6 feet in length to a little more than 9 feet with the tailgate closed. You just fold the corresponding lower portion of the cab wall down after folding the EV’s 60/40-split back seats down in part or full, then fold the lower portion of the cab wall down as well.
After doing this, you can easily carry the weight of a passenger and a long item or choose to fold down both sides of the back seat and lower cab wall to remove the rear window glass directly from the cab. You can even drop the Multi-Flex Tailgate and flip up a lip on the trailing edge and enjoy 11 feet total in length from the bed for the 2 x 4’s, cousin’s couch, or any other goods you’ll be hauling around in this range-topping EV from all of us right here at the Bowtie Brand!
