Chevrolet Silverado EV 70 MPH Highway Range Test

[@stevencole7331]

This is the champion of the EV pickups . It can do everything a gas truck can do and more.

[@roberttalada5196]

Except tow more than 50 miles lol

[@stevencole7331]

@@roberttalada5196 probably go 200 miles without a charge and can go as long as you want as long as charging is available

[@darpompie4354]

@@stevencole7331 Throwing a bunch more battery into it, doesn't solve the problem. In fact it made it worse. To change the EV truck use case so that it's also good at long distance towing, it needs to charge fast, like 5 to 10 min fast, and the infrastructure with trailer stalls need to be everywhere. Right now, the use case for EV trucks are for contractors and people that stay around town, and don't travel over 100 miles a day. So if all you need is 100 why add the cost and another 2500lbs of battery to eke out a little more that really doesn't solve anything. People are so hung up on range, when really it's charging speeds that is the problem. I would rather have 300 miles of range that charges in 5 min, then 450 miles range that takes an hour to charge.

[@atg1338]

Except tow and keep that 440 range....duh

[@stevencole7331]

@@darpompie4354 Because it's a big pack you can charge up 50 percent in short order because it allows you the maintain the high KWs for that entire period . You also will have less degradation . I see many struggle with pulling trailers at gas stations. It a hassle on any scale . Now you are seeing pull through charging stalls but yes it's limited as there just isn't much need for it as the EV pickup is a competitor to gas towing . Now as far as the large pack to solve the range problem . Gas trucks have been adding bigger tanks and spare tanks for like for ever

[@SnappyWasHere]

I love my Silverado 4wt so much. The range is what sold me. It’s far enough I’m ready for an hour out of the truck while it charges when I road trip.

[@larzlarz1140]

Chevy did the right thing! 4.1 sec 0-60 is more than enough. Way faster than any gas powered truck. And 440 mile freeway range is going to be enough for at least 200 miles of towing a big trailer. And with 1,000 cycle battery life, it should be good for 440,000 miles before the battery is toast. Very good job Chevy!

[@rxonmymind8362]

Not bad. Acceptable. I'd like to see 600 range and 300 towing.

[@larzlarz1140]

@@rxonmymind8362 Lol. They don’t even give you that much range in a gas powered pickup. The 4 door 6.2 liter awd Silverado gasser gets and has a 24 gallon tank and gets 20 mpg freeway, which means 480 miles of freeway range and 220 miles towing at max capacity.

[@rxonmymind8362]

@larzlarz1140 It'll get there trust me. Just like I've been predicting (5 years ago) electric cars needed to be $30k-sih 300 miles and charge under 30 minutes. We are there now. Give it time. With solid state batteries which takes up a 1/3 of the room as any LFPO/Lithium etc give it 5 years.

[@UsnRoberts]

@@rxonmymind8362 Lol id like to see 600 out of my v8 too but turns out burning gas doesnt release enough energy.

[@KlemensEV]

Love your vids. Coming from a lightning as well. This is a Great truck. 224-226 kWh usable pack. Pretty awesome! I brought mine home last week. 520 miles day to day and I saw 430 miles on highway with the heat on, 72 MPH.

[@4literv6]

So it has 100 more useable kwhs than a ct Or 85% more capacity? Edmunds got 343 miles out of one charge on their ct awd. And many testers with awd ct on as tires are getting 360-390 real world miles per charge. 😀

[@KlemensEV]

@@4literv6 makes sense. I am getting 520 real world miles…..

[@lucwoolsey4147]

​@KlemensEV 520? That's incredible but you're the first I've heard of with a number in the 500's.. it's advertised at 440.. I've heard of people getting in the 460's to as much as 475, but that's a new best.

[@arnecarlsson9740]

The Range Test Champion does it again despite biological challenges! 👏👏👏

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

6.5 hours without a stop!😁

[@blakeanderson237]

Mine comes in 1 week! Thanks for this!

[@hdhd7402]

Congrats

[@KlemensEV]

@@blakeanderson237 awesome. Today was my 1 week anniversary.

[@christopherkeene3647]

Your friends will be happy for you

[@berthogendoorn2133]

Thanks Tom what a great showing on such a great truck, I am considering it to tow a small RV as we do a lot of camping and having that large battery allows for not only great range but also for great off grid camping with the ability to keep an efficient DC refrigerator running, and using Starlink and the electrical cooking appliances without running a stinky and loud generator!

[@crspeedreviews-yw2iq]

Great video! Thanks for doing the videos on the Chevy Silverado EV. Yes, charging education is a must. I own a Chevy Bolt. I will make a video showing slower charging vehicles need to choose the lower watt charger!

[@LakeLake123]

Thanks! And to think, the 2025 WT Max Range is rated at 492 miles vs 440 in this 2024 RST 1st Edition 😮. The Silverado EV LT is the one I’d get. ~$68k after the Federal rebate and 408 miles EPA 🎉

[@adrianevans9170]

I've been waiting for this test. Can't wait to see the gmc denali ev also

[@Josh-179]

440 miles at 70mph is insane. Imagine how many miles it'll go on back roads at 40 mph!

[@KlemensEV]

@@Josh-179 520 plus…..

[@DurfDiggler]

Yeah, but realistically you won’t do a non-stop 40MPH trip. Repeatedly accelerating, parking over-night or at work, etc. then conditioning the battery & cabin air will use more energy, lowing your Mi/kWh.

[@FuncleChuck]

@@DurfDiggler Except that’s not how it works, 70mph is generally worse for mileage than stop and go

[@KlemensEV]

@@DurfDiggler not true. EVs are much more efficient in that role. That’s why at 43 mph average (mine) with all the stop and go they do better. My Silverado EV is getting 520 per charge at that condition. It’s just opposite of a gas car.

[@summertyme5748]

@@KlemensEV People have a hard time understanding anything they don't already know. They accept so much that is B$ with gas cars - the price of gasoline - the danger of carrying explosive fuel in a combustion engine - in a top heavy vehicle that tips over easily - the stink of gasoline that gets all over you at a gas station, etc.. The poisonous fumes that emit from the back of the vehicle. The ice lag that occurs between stepping on throttle and power delivery. The oil changes and excess brake wear from a stupid vehicle design that requires power to speed up and then even more power to slow down - rather than recapturing energy under breaking. The need to warm the vehicle up. The inability to leave the air conditioner or heater on when you're away for a few minutes. The likelihood of being stranded for the ironic reason that you have LOW BATTERY since you need the 12 volt battery to start the combustion process. It's really a joke. I will never go back to gas,

[@cscorona1]

Love this truck - I can’t wait until I can get it in a Tahoe SUV platform.

[@gregkramer5588]

Thanks for all your hard work Tom! I think the higher powered chargers need to cost more too make people go the appropriate charger.

[@TeslaJohn]

Tom thanks for showing the big boy long-range truck

[@jezzainb265]

It's not always that people take the 350 when they probably could have changed on 150, sometimes they take the open ones and when the other people leave from the 150 they don't wanna move because they already charging

[@seahawk2409]

I have the Sierra Denali EV in my driveway.. Looking forward to your own range test results on the GMC and the comparison GMC vs Chevy vs Ford pickups

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

I would love to get one, but I haven't been offered the loan of it yet.

[@J26-e6g]

Well done! Great video. I’ll probably get a trailboss version of this truck.

[@KaiPonte]

great video, Tom! I can't believe you drove all this way without being in stop-and-go traffic.Also, notice there are only three lanes. It would be good to see a range test on the interstate with four or six lanes each direction.

[@Nebula1701]

GM does this with the LOW and explains it multiple times to combat people from running out of Gas now electrons on the road, it's to force people to find a place to fuel up or charge. They know that when you get near the bottom the range you get isn't going to be as accurate... now their thoughts on this may change over time with more EVs out there.

[@HoundStuff]

Very cool video, nice work! Impressive run, for sure. Just checked and 2.0mi/kWh is equal to 67.4 MPGe and 1.5mi/kWh is 50.6 MPGe. So that is way more efficient than an ICE equivalent truck, WOW!

[@realchurch2693]

except for the added weight and size of the "fuel" tank.

[@HoundStuff]

@@realchurch2693 I’m not sure what you mean. This weighs like what, 3000 lbs more than a 1500 ICE version and still gets that mileage. This is way more efficient than the ICE sibling.

[@newscoulomb3705]

Thanks, Tom! GM seems to adjust the EPA combined range ratings for their EVs to roughly match their static 70 mph driving range. Even the Chevy Bolt EV was fairly close, getting pretty close to its EPA combined range at between 65 and 70 mph.

[@dr4426]

Thanks, excellent review

[@dandaigle4546]

loved your race to Fl 6 months ago in the Lightning, love your content

[@Longsnowsm]

GM is hitting their numbers with this truck. I underestimated GM's willingness to jam a MASSIVE battery in a truck to get this kind of performance. With the price changes that were just announced they should start selling these at a pretty good clip.

[@jmp622]

This truck looks very nice.

[@Vxvx22]

Very good range!!

[@vesuvius007]

I've noticed some newer ea sites where all the chargers are 350kw. That's the easiest way to eliminate confusion. Make them all the same so there's nothing to get confused about.

[@nfuenmayor]

Noticed the same as well!

[@garyclark6747]

That is one huge battery. Consumption is a better than Hummer if I remember correctly. I’d put in the category of ‘Team Tow.’

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

I would rather have a Silverado EV than a Cybertruck.

[@roberttalada5196]

Nobody asked

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

@@roberttalada5196 But I said it. So that’s that

[@jmp622]

Cybertruck is a rip off

[@GetSocialButterfly]

The Silverado EV is amazing. I’m just wondering how long the battery will hold up. Probably a lot longer than the gas engine will. CyberTruck does suck!!

[@darpompie4354]

That's a very low bar. I would rather have a bicycle than a Cybertruck.

[@jamesengland7461]

The New Jersey Turnpike authority analysts must really be scratching their heads when looking at your account. I don't know, Bob; he just keeps going back and forth, back and forth! Again!

[@dpsingh6421]

😆

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

I know. This range test probably racked up $80 in fees

[@bobbyr8071]

@@jamesengland7461 homeland security looking into it 🤣🤣🤣

[@dpsingh6421]

@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Does that include charging fees also, or just tolls? 😆

[@jamesengland7461]

​@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney OUCH!

[@commanderroddi7742]

Tome: THANKSA so much for these videos! Very useful and entertaining! (Enjoy the podcast too). I wonder as ranges keep increasing (I mean, over 440 miles? Crazy range!) you gusy will ahve to have a little devides for goign to bathroom duringg test or something, because I see that being aproblem considering it would be a what? over 4 hour test? 6 our test? WHat a sacrifice man! :) I do wonder one thing: HOw far would a First leg could go with pre-conditioning? I know it sucks range, and from what I can see, this could afford to do so, but having the battery ready to charge fast would be more important that even 50 miles? 60 miles extra range? Maybe not towing, since towing anything over 100 miles with one of these is a chore (I think I seen claims of 200 mile towing with a 6K-8K load), and I'd be interested, I don't tow as heavy as that, but I'd like the ability to do so. There is a Lake about 20 Miles from my house, would be nice to take teh boat there with aRoof Top Tent, drop the boat on the water, park the Truck at RV parking, let it charge over weekend there slowly, and then use the boat for the weekend, and have teh truck ready to pick up boat, and drive home. (Truck has room to put stuff like E-BIkes, or even somethink like a Dirt biek, maybe a XZero FX, or even a UTV or Side by side? So, yeah. I'd do that.

[@gibber1944]

Nice breakdown. I think your mileage was better in the second half was because you were carrying less electrons in the batteries 😃

[@GregHassler]

Hey Tom, just because of VWID.4 is parked at a 350 kW station doesn't mean that driver doesn't know any better, it could be that all the other stations were blocked when he arrived and that was the only available one. It's not about education, it's about better charging stations. Having different powered plugs at the same charging station is dumb. Also remember that even though an ID.4 can only charge at 125 or 130 kW it will still pull up to 325 or 330 amps. Many 150 kW DC stations only supply 300 amps, so technically an ID4 can still charge faster at a 350 kW station than a 150 kW station. For a guy that is supposedly a charging expert you don't seem to know all the ins and outs of this. It's about amps, not the "kW" rating. My old Focus Electric never charged at 50kW until I plugged it into a 150kW Electrify America station. Fun fact: my 2017 Ford focus Electric was the first public vehicle to ever charge on an Electrify America station at the inaugural opening of the network in Chicopee Massachusetts.

[@johnascher7276]

love ur vids!

[@JohnnyChronic18]

Best EV truck on the market. After driving the RST I think it beats Rivian.

[@peterpanimg]

Thanks for this. Eagerly waiting for you video on GM and Ford trucks. A question, is there a drive mode that dials down power delivery in F-150 Lightning? Would such a feature improve efficiency dramatically?

[@robertrobertson5120]

Great testing Tom! One thing, was it me or did the Chevy have a lot of wind noise on the turnpike?

[@KlemensEV]

Less than my Lightning

[@dougpendergast8994]

Great video and awesome truck. To the point on the Bolts charging on the 350s...maybe they didn't know any better or maybe the 100s were full when they pulled in.

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

They weren't occupied. I was monitoring the site for 30 minutes before arriving.

[@KentMiller-fo5ri]

Great work! If possible, please test charging at a Tesla Supercharger to see how Chevy manages charging on a lower voltage rated dispenser.

[@KlemensEV]

I just charged my 4WT at a supercharger!

[@KlemensEV]

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[@Nathan-ty6fd]

Coming from a Tesla Fan, Tesla Utterly missed on the CyberTruck

[@simplygregsterev]

I also get the feeling they had designed a normal looking truck. Then Elon went Elon

[@Nathan-ty6fd]

@@simplygregsterev I don't think it would take much to fix it. If they round of the top of the Triangle and make the roof of the passenger compartment flat, that would resolve half the problem. You could still have a Tonnue cover, but just have the tracks, and a cut out below. that way you can still reach into the bed. (also have inserts to fill that area for better aerodynamics and you could customize.)

[@jamesengland7461]

Not at all. They have a reasonably sized battery pack, barely more than the Lucid Air, and more than enough capacity for 95% of users. GM added over a ton and nearly 100kwh for that 5% of users.

[@bobbyr8071]

Sure ur a Tesla fan 😂😂😂

[@bobbyr8071]

@@simplygregsterevseems like a lot of people agree with him. They are having hard time keeping up with 100k plus truck orders 😂😂😂

[@johnpoldo8817]

Batteries are like sponges where when full you can always add a few more drops of water. Here, the BMS shut off charging possibly a few minutes early. As Tom said, connecting to a slower AC charger might pump a few more kWh into the spongy, warm battery.

[@larzlarz1140]

Pulling 213.7 kWh from the battery is fantastic! That means that after 5 years and 80k miles, it will still be able to deliver 192 kWh and still be delivering 400 miles of range!

[@kimnesvig254]

Keep trying. People might eventually understand which charging station is most appropriate to their needs. Btw, I saw a 70 mph comparison of a Lighting and Rivian and they average right around 1.9 mpKw, so I think that this Chevy Silverado EV was pretty much in the same efficiency range, despite the added battery weight.

[@irawatson2006]

Hey Tom, Been a fan of your videos since you had the Mini Cooper EV , Then the i3. I'm a Bolt Guy (currently have 2 Bolt EV's and an EUV) Previously owned a Volt beginning in 2012 and also had 3 Mitsubishi i-miev's ....enough backstory....anyway a lot of the time I don't think Bolt owner's can help charging on 350kw dispenser. At EA you may pull up and they only have 4 dispensers, there may be 4 vehicles charging and so you take what ever becomes available first. Or maybe you pull into an empty station and you try the 150 but it fails to connect, so you have to move to a 350. In my Area EA has started dumping their 150 dispensers and making them all 350 which is much better. Having just got Tesla access (and I ordered a Lectron Vortex way back in January) all dispensers are the same which is also great for doing away with the mismatched charger/vehicle issue.

[@Grandma-EV]

1. On your range test in a GM EV, if you need to stop to go to the bathroom, push the "keep vehicle on" button. It's under the physical volume button on the left side of your screen. It keeps the car on for 60 minutes. We tested this. We came back and all of our trip charge data did not clear. You still have the car running for a few minutes while you go to the bathroom, but at least you're not losing your trip charging data. 2. I'd love to see you test charging with AC on, in this and other vehicles, especially on hot days. I have a Silverado EV RST, and I have taken it on several summer road trips in 100 plus degree heat. At about 50 to 52% state of charge, if I'm trying to sit in the vehicle with AC on while charging, my charge rate goes down from 200 plus kilowatts to 30 or 40 kW. Turn off the AC and goes right back up to 200+. This is not great since I travel with a dog or grandbabies and there's not always a suitable location to sit and wait for charging that's not, literally, so hot that it's not life-threatening. It would have been nice to know this charging information before purchasing. But don't get me wrong, I absolutely love this truck!

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

Great - thank you! I've heard that from others, but unfortunately, I didn't have it long enough to do a lot of tests like that, but I will at some point in the future.

[@FameyFamous]

My mom’s house is 434 miles from home. Driving all the way without a charge sounds good! However, I make that round trip about 3 times per year. I’m not enthusiastic about 2 miles per kWh and a big and expensive vehicle the other 359 days per year.

[@joemcdonough7509]

You can actually rent the WT version of this truck from Hertz for your occasional long trips. They might even have the big battery version too.

[@stennordenmalm9900]

GM is really stepping their ev game. This truck hit all the right boxes. ...and GM ev sales went up more then 60% y o y in Q3. Maybee its time for all these Mary haters to cool down...

[@davejones1959]

Huge fan of this channel. The major issue I have with these range tests are no one drives 70 mph on an interstate. I have the Hummer EV SUV and I'll cruise at 80 to 90 mph and barely break 240 MI. Real world benchmarks would be better but nearly impossible to give us. Not sure how it could be done perhaps average 85 mph and see the difference in mileage range?

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

That depends on where you live. Here in the northeast it's hard to drive much faster than 75 mph on many highways due to congestion. Oh, and the speed limit is 65 mph...

[@gregpochet4812]

No one? I drive 65-75mph. Hard to do over 75 here in the NE and Mid Atlantic.

[@davejones1959]

@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Really .. In Boca. Turnpike everyone does 85 or so heading north . Love the channel by the way.

[@baham9217]

Loved this episode, Tom! My question is the cost to charge from 0-100% on the Fast Charger- how much did it cost versus a full tank of gas? Thank you.

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

It cost me $150 on an EVgo Dc fast charger, and $34.00 when I charged at home.

[@baham9217]

@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney , thank you for that info, Tom. And thanks again for a great episode! I appreciate how thorough you are.

[@centerwarren]

Range isn’t an issue anymore making these KZbin range test obsolete. What I think is helpful is ROC comparisons at different temperatures. I live in Detroit and think it would be helpful to have an ideal what a EV charging curve is at let’s say 30°F. Manufacturers don’t publish that information.

[@scubatrucker6806]

I think another KZbinr got 460 miles on this EV-TRUCK before they ran out in the parking lot.❤❤

[@busog97641]

*Tom, would you consider having made 2 magnetised badges/signs that you can place on the doors of these vehicles so that you can get some free (other than the cost of the badges/signs ) advertising?*

[@dakster4408]

I want to see you do this on the 1000 mile aptera when that comes out. (Assuming it does)

[@johnosterman494]

That's insane. Can you imagine driving 40-55 on back roads with some downhill??? You could get that thing 600 miles

[@JesseCarpenter1979]

Great range test

[@vinsonhelton7141]

I see both JuiceBoxs hanging on the wall. Must be a special video coming

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

Yes, indeed

[@vinsonhelton7141]

@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Awesome I have one for the last 2 years.

[@ShadLife]

When I had a Bolt I had to charge at 350 chargers because the 150s were full. So you never really know why someone might be using a 350 charger. Now I have an Ioniq 5 so I use the 350 ones when they are available.

[@rebelshotsphotography8484]

Hey Tom can you do a range test for the GMC and a comparison of the Lightning. I own a Lightning Platinum and thinking about getting the GMC. I tow my boat to the lake and the range is always a problem. Thanks

[@GuyT-z7o]

Love the truck, just can’t get over the curb weight.

[@godofdun]

Here's hoping they have an option for an RST with the smaller battery pack at some point.

[@kelviskelvis7140]

2025 RST comes in two battery pack options. The LT trim is offered in the 20 module pack only and the WT has three battery pack options that start at $57k MSRP before tax credit. Reservation holders are now receiving ordering invitations.

[@godofdun]

@@kelviskelvis7140 That's great!

[@raystetkiewicz846]

Now that’s a full day. #EVdedication

[@nfuenmayor]

What a massive battery! My Ioniq 6 has only 77 kWh pack. Of course, it’s a lot lighter and more aerodynamic.

[@kimnach]

Just like mpg are understated: I get roughly 25-26mpg city with my '14 Silverado V6. I would just like to see what happens to the range when either towing or loading the bed with a significant mass.

[@USUG0]

as a matter of fact, as technology progresses most trucks will have battery packs of 200-250kWh, most cars 100-150kWh, city cars 75kWh. Hopefully, there will also be some improvements in the overall efficiency

[@chrisballengee5746]

I am on board with the EVT's but when do you think that the charging stations will start taking over gas stations and converting the pumps to chargers for the trucks.

[@ElMistroFeroz]

As much as I despise GM for what they did to their EV1, I wouldn't hesitate to forgive them and get this beast when I'm ready.

[@newscoulomb3705]

30:31 In regards to the Bolt EVs on 350 kW EVgo stations: So long as they are splitting power, it's really a non-issue unless two Bolt EVs are plugged into the same 350 kW unit. Even the upgraded 350 kW Electrify America dispensers aren't an issue because that power is being shared with another dispenser. Either way, the responsibility really lies on the CPOs because they need to not only have enough stalls to meet customer demand but they also need to have sufficient power distribution. While I think that Tesla's Superchargers are still lacking in overall throughput (90 kW per stall is no longer adequate), they come the closest to balancing the number of stalls in combination with the required power distribution. That's a big reason it really doesn't matter that Bolt EVs have gained access to the V3 Superchargers.

[@jarrodf_]

32:04 Indeed. Give the people what they want. Absolutely be efficient. But we now know batteries 1. last longer than many originally feared and 2. are almost 100% recyclable. Well done, GM. For about the same money, not sure why anyone would get the CT; at least for an actual work truck

[@AutoReport1]

In the UK I hear you will fail the MOT if your speedometer is exact. It's supposed to show a slightly higher speed.

[@9176471092]

I am not an engineer but the only way to get to the epa range is not to use the cruise control , heat and air conditioner anything extra and treat it like a gas car and go at the 60 mile speed limit

[@terryfleming7084]

I have a question. I love the EV movement but I have never owned one. I follow some of you KZbinrs that do the range test. I noticed that everybody that does these test turns the air conditioning set on about 72-74. I know you are in the northeast, and the others are in the Midwest. Why that high on the A/C? I live on the gulf coast in south Alabama. It’s hot and humid down here. In my ICE SUV anytime we go anywhere the A/C is set at 60. How would that effect the efficiency?

[@johnnyv5995]

Good range, but what happens when you get home? Will it be able to fully charge overnight (10 hour period)? Also, can you PLEASE start mentioning what the recommended charge limit is, none of the EV makers recommend charging to 100% everyday which greatly impacts range(for those who need it daily). Thanks Tom!

[@KlemensEV]

Takes 19.2 kWh at home

[@montoochopra7240]

I'm surprised you found the ride to be more rigid than your lightning. I would expect the air suspension to make it much smoother over road bumps.

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

It's definitely not

[@rlhmarines]

It has a much bigger wheel/lower side wall tire setup than the Lightning has I believe which is the primary reason due to lower profile tires.

[@ShadLife]

I would be happy with 300 miles of highway range. This goes for any EV, not a pickup truck. I can understand why a pickup truck needs more because of loads and towing.

[@commanderroddi7742]

the ID.4/350 charger combo infuriates me! Esecially because when I pulled in with Ioniq 5 those folks get mad if I try to explain because they are CONVINCED they'll charge faster at 350 even though their car is limited to 125... and if you try to talk to them, and explain, that if they move to 150kwh charger they'll charge as fast, but somebody with a car like mine (Ioniq 5) that would do 240ish, would only charge at 150, but could charge faster on 350, they think I'm trying o trick them to charge slower.... I mean, plenty of nice folks actually moved, and some I offered to pay, and they (I think) had the free charge or somethign so were willing to do it, and were all "sorry, i didn't know" which is coo, but I had plenty be mad and tell me to F-off (I even ahd a guy wait until I left to get McDonalds and I came back to find he had unplugged my car). That is Just mean, I was already charign at 150 with Ioniq 5, and he just unplugged my car. Turns out guy wasn't even in trip like I was (His wife was shopping at Walmart, and he decided to fill up car whil he waited. Well, aparently he daily DC Fast Charge his car to 100% so, Good lck to killing your battery dude, and I'd explain how that is bad, but he is a A-hole and won't learn, so Yeah. Be nice People. If I had car that charge slow (BOlt EV, Mini Cooper Se, or ID4, even Mach-E, I would only use 150 kwh. If you have car that is limited to about 150 kwh charge speeds, dont' take up the 350. I mean, I get you may get to charger, there are only 4 units and if the 150 are all take up, then Yeah, I get that. I am not askign to wait in that case, but if your are charging, one of the 150 kwh cars opens up, and car with faster chargiing like Kia EV6 or Ioniq 5, Lightning, Rivian, Silverado comes in, then PLease move? I ask politely, we neeed peple to just be nice to each other.

[@kennethshopland1592]

Until the price is slightly higher on the 350 kw chargers, the bolts are going to use them. Or do the tesla solution and keep all the charging post the same rate. (I know they're are a few that were V2 and had V3s added, those are rare).

[@junehanzawa5165]

Tom, can you test how it charges on V3 Superchargers? I hear that the 3WT and 4WT can't charge on them because they're fleet EV trucks, but the RST is not a fleet truck.

[@rm10002]

I can say my Sierra EV does a max of about 180kw at Tesla SC. I have seen it slow down to 150kw after 10-15min prob due to the adapter (i have official GM/Tesla adapter). That seems to be the same case for both V3 and V4 dispensers.

[@junehanzawa5165]

@@rm10002 Thanks for the info. Would still love to see Tom record such a charging session with the RST. That's still a lot better that having faulty chargers, or Bolts and ID4's taking over the only 350kW chargers still working. 180 to 150kW gets it done most times. Can't wait till Tesla starts connecting those V4 stalls to actual 800V chargers. By the way, which Sierra EV do you own, the new Denali?

[@rm10002]

@@junehanzawa5165 Yes, I do have the 2024 Denali, got it about 6wks ago, just over 4,000mi so far.

[@KlemensEV]

The 3WT and 4WT now charge on Tesla. The fleet restriction was lifted a few weeks ago…

[@junehanzawa5165]

@@KlemensEV That's great to know. Are you aware of any video of them charging on a Supercharger?

[@commanderroddi7742]

I think Kle said the largest pack have about 251 usable?

[@ChicagoBob123]

Tom maybe you can get some more information. GM just announced they are dumping the Ultium battery platform. It was on AutoLine Daily. So whats next for the Silverado or Blazer or Equinox? Sure makes GM look crazy.

[@Harrythehun]

Isn't the ultium branding just a marketing tactic. Nothing special about it.

[@ChicagoBob123]

​@@Harrythehun No it was an entire hardware software eco system with a particular style of batteries and everything. Not just a slogan. They went with long pouch cells which are harder to make. LG is probably at fault for that.

[@bahamatodd]

@@ChicagoBob123In China Ultium uses prismatic lithium ion and LFP batteries.

[@commanderroddi7742]

So, I LOVE the overall look of the Silverado EV RST even over the GMC Sierra! However, for 100K, I'd get the Sierra due to its higher quality interior (and for what I can tell) and ride. What I REALLY want is either a Silverware EV Trail Boss or see if GMC will make a Sierra AT4 (I want off road capability). Its crazy that this also Charges fairly fast for HOW HUGE the battery is and for the range! Won't be as efficient as asomething like MOdel X, but.... Really? A road trip truck? Again I think the Sierra (for what I saw in videos) seems to have a bit more compliant ride, so Yeah, and I'd like to see both the Range (tire, battery pack options) of the Trail Boss, but GMC Sierra would be a GREAT, Nice Road trip (think its a bit quiter too). Thing is... I would consider Silverado EV JUST on looks. Think it has the better looks.

[@larrycollar1322]

There is another category of users that find this truck appealing. Those that travel regularly over 300 miles and haul stuff that takes up space in a vehicle like pets, water toys, building materials and want to launch or retrieve watercraft at the end of that long run. A car just doesn’t work.

[@michaelwitkiewicz7052]

The real question for me is real world charging at home with 32 amp, 48 amp, and 80 amp EVSEs. Oh, and how long until the price for the WT standard range gets as low as I paid for my 23 Lightning Pro ext range.

[@kelviskelvis7140]

My SEV RST FED 48 amp adds about 22 miles per hour at 11.2 KW avg. The 2WT (standard range) price was announced at $57k including Dest. The current Ford configurer for the Lightning has $62k MSRP at the lowest cost possible.

[@michaelwitkiewicz7052]

@@kelviskelvis7140 still thousands more expensive then my Pro

[@KlemensEV]

@@michaelwitkiewicz7052 the ‘24 4WT with 450 miles of range, heat pump, adaptive cruise, bed cover, and propower equivalent, 19.2 kWh Home charging plus true 350 kw dc charging is around $65k-$67K right now with discounts and incentives. The range is a game changer . The 320 mile rated Lightning only gets 260-280 or so on the highway at 70.

[@PeaceChanel]

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[@stevebbbbi5438]

I loved my chevy avalanche and several Silverados average guy can not afford the ev chevy love it,but can't $$$$😮

[@D3athM3tal-i4c]

So what is result of range in winter when you go below freezing and it’s ability to charge

[@jesseslong6800]

I wonder what kind of charging speed you would get on the Tesla charger?

[@CedarMcKay]

A note about the ID4 that was “taking your charger”. I’ve seen 200 kW on my 2024 pro S AWD, so I think it is legit for a ID4 to pass up the 150 KW, and pull up to an open 350 KW dispenser.

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

I hear what you're saying, but please think about this. The maximum charging rate isn't as important as how long it holds that. The ID.4 doesn't hold over 150 kW for long, so the difference in time charging on a 150 kW station is negligible (2-3 minutes) and that's only if you plug in at a low SOC. If you plug in at 30% or higher - as so many people I see at fast chargers do, then it makes zero difference in a 350 kW or a 150 kW station.

[@CedarMcKay]

@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney and I hear what you are saying. Agreed it wouldn’t make much difference if someone is charging to a high SOC. But when I road trip, which is often, I take the drive fast, charge fast approach. I try to get to charger with 5% SOC, and I will often leave at around 60% SOC. Charging like that, the higher power dispensers is noticeable. At least we can agree that Bolts have no business taking 350kW dispensers.

[@MondernMan]

GM needs to focus on making the Equinox more competitive so dealers don't have to have massive discounts to move them (I'm seeing $13k off for new '24 models). GM already has the Hummer twins, the development costs for the RST should have gone elsewhere. A $100k EV truck with 400 mile range isn't something that many people want, need or can afford.

[@xjdisuehd]

Can you do a 0-100, 10-80, charging on a Tesla supercharger with the Silverado?

[@karensandberg6226]

Can you do a range test on the Blazer RS RWD with the 102 kWh battery. 😊

[@jimlamparty3502]

I have one, 310 to 350 highway no problem. Acceleration similar to chill in my MYLR. I tested an awd blazer and range and Acceleration were terrible. The only blazer EV to get is the RWD. In fact we have a 3x month trip that's 280 round trip that we only take the Blazer EV cause we have to stop and charge MYLR. I'm eyeing the 25 4WT with 492 miles. Charging at home is key to cost savings and time savings. Cybertruck canceled due to range/price

[@karensandberg6226]

@@jimlamparty3502thank you, I’ve decided on the RS RWD with the 102 kWh battery. 😊

[@mossyBob]

As a Lightning ER onwer, does make me jealous on the range. However after sitting in the Silverado EV, their are some "chevy" design that puts me off.

[@Nebula1701]

RST or WT?

[@abs2528]

What can this thing do at Level 2 home charging? Will there be video about that too?

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

I wasn't planning on that. But what questions do you have? It can charge at up to 19 kW on a home L2 charger which will add about 40 miles of driving range per hour.

[@promogul]

Why do people rely on the remaining miles indicator? They are inaccurate and highly varying. Now that you’ve done this test the better estimate is that you get around four miles per one percent charge. The percent of charge remaining is more consistent than the miles remaining estimate.

[@huddlesj65802]

Will the Chevrolet Silverado EV charge with a Tesla super charger yet???

[@robertharman4938]

With a 9k curb weight. What is the payload listed as on the door sticker?

[@johnpoldo8817]

Do many people driving utility trucks need this range? If yes, why hasn’t Tesla offered a Cybertruck model with a 200kWh battery pack?

[@bahamatodd]

Tesla was expecting to have 4680 batteries with higher energy density but that has yet to happen.

[@petesjk]

I’m guessing ride quality and efficiency would improve with smaller diameter rims and tires with more sidewall rubber.

[@KlemensEV]

@@petesjk the WT rides on 18” and is pretty supple. The body structure is extremely rigid.

[@petesjk]

@@KlemensEVI realize 18” seems standard today, but I remember when 17” was pushing sanity on potholed streets. Rubber tech has improved over the years. In any case, more sidewall would increase wheel compliance which could improve the ride and efficiency. I’m thinking requiring 60psi is a sign the tire dimensions are not ideal.

[@KlemensEV]

@@petesjk possibly. The issue is brakes to stop an 8500# vehicle need larger wheels. The truck Tom is testing rides on 24’s which must be stiff at that weight. The WTs ride on 18”

[@petesjk]

@@KlemensEV I’m thinking the 24” size isn’t really practical. At 60psi, that would also seem to increase the chances of foreign object puncture. 20” wasn’t big enough? The images of the WT with 18” rims looks enough like a truck.

[@universeisundernoobligatio3283]

9 out of 10 trucks, never see dirt, never tow anything, move a case of beer a few times a year and spend most of the time parked at a factory. For the remaining 1 out of 10 users this may or may not be the truck for there needs. But most of the time a van or a trailer is the far better choice.

[@jmp622]

If you were to choose which would you take? To make things easy remove price in the equation. Assume that each company would gift your selection.

[@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney]

Probably the Silverado, but it would really be close. If my wife's vote counted then it would be the Lightning. She prefers the ride quality over the Silverado.

[@kbram7363]

I want the escalade IQ