The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Is The Coolest Truck In A Long Time, If You Have The Cash...

The new Chevy Silverado RST EV is certainly spendy with a starting MSRP around $95,000, but for the select few that can afford it, it's also the most interesting, at least to me. Why? Two reasons: The range is fantastic, and the midgate is game changing.
This isn't Chevy's first midgate, the Avalanche had one as well, but the Silverado's portal splits like a 60/40 seat back in addition to going fully open. This makes the Silverado significantly more cargo practical then a Lightning, Cybertruck or R1T. You know, as long as you don't mind that gaping hole being open to the back. Thanks to the Multi-Flex tailgate (which I prefer to call the origami hatch), it's pretty easy to stuff things that are nearly 11 feet long into the bed without worrying [too much] about them sliding out the back. Kayak? No problem. 4x8 plywood? Easy peasy. 1,000 lbs of 12-foot lumber? It'd hang out past the tailgate by only around 14 inches.
Also solid: the interior space. You'll find more legroom and headroom than the Tesla or Rivian, and even a bit more legroom than Lightning. The cabin is about the same width as the Silverado 1500 as well. What you won't find is CarPlay. If you want that, you need a gas Silverado because GM's new EVs will be missing this feature. (Gas GM vehicles will still get CarPlay for the foreseeable future.)
Range and charging are also wins for the Silverado, depending on where and how you're charging. AC charging happens at 19 kW, which is nice since Ford seems to have deleted the 19 kW charger from the Lightning for 2024. DC charging happens at over 360 kW, assuming you have a fast charger capable of that. It's worth noting that on a Tesla Supercharger the peak will be around 185 kW, so when Chevy joins the NACS party you may still want to hunt for a CCS plug.
The key thing about Chevy's charge speeds is that a 70% charge in this truck would net you 300+ miles of range, while a 70% charge in a Cybertruck or Lightning might get you 210 ish miles. That makes it easier to road trip or tow in the Silverado... But remember: not many charging stalls are designed to accommodate a trailer yet.
What do you think? Assuming you had $100K to drop on your next truck, would you get this? Or a fully-loaded R1T with a blistering 0-60 and 4 motors? Or a Hummer? Or a Lightning and a gasoline car? (Because you could get a Lightning AND an Escape hybrid for less than this Silverado...
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[@dwnrange7812]

Electric, gas, hybrid or whatnot, who the hell can afford all these ridiculously priced trucks??

[@justabrokeredneck]

people who don’t use them as trucks. the people who buy them for status symbols.

[@JD-yx7be]

This is the fully loaded truck, lower trims are coming out in a few months

[@brianwood1536]

​@@JD-yx7beis the RST considered fully loaded?

[@santiagohills3997]

@@brianwood1536RST Launch edition, yes.

[@mkaczmarski]

@@brianwood1536 yes the RST EV is the top of the line

[@dgw4049]

That mid-gate design is next level.

[@The_Hi_Life]

Yeah in the early 2000s😏Have you met the avalanche?

[@dgw4049]

@@The_Hi_Life I have Avalanche and this midgate is a huge improvement.

[@MyGuyJustinH]

Why didn't they call this the Chevy Avalanche EV. It looks like a Chevy Avalanche, but I'm not complaining, I still like the truck.

[@MrCythos]

Chevy probably has a patent on it but it would awesome if every truck had that fold down midgate.

[@WhoAmI-bh3pw]

70-0 braking distance by far the most important stat, for anyone not in one of these. Can't imagine it's good at 9000 lbs.

[@JD-yx7be]

if the tires and brakes are sized properly it will stop just fine. my 7200lb f250 and my 5000lb my f150 have nearly the same stopping distance

[@steven4315]

Keep in mind that it would have considerable regen. Likely you wouldn't even use the brakes much.

[@KC-xw7ql]

To make up the msrp between my 2023 Silverado (new) and this thing is $42k or 210,000 miles in diesel in CA @ $5 a gallon. At the rate I drive it’s over 20+ years of fuel. And the truck fills up in 5 minutes and goes another 600-700 miles a tank. Just crazy. I am not anti EV, but the cost is just insane. I would consider a used Rivian for $50-60k just wish the bed was bigger.

[@JD-yx7be]

How did you get a diesel for over $10k below msrp?

[@KC-xw7ql]

@@JD-yx7belast year when they stopped production at the GM plants I bought in mid/late March 2023 My trucks msrp was $61k and sale price was $53k. They couldn’t move trucks. Just like they are having problems now with the 1500’s

[@jostrander71]

V​@KC-xw7ql The lots in Florida are loaded with the 1500s 4 cylinder turbo. Nobody wants them. Some lots are advertising 20k off right now.

[@KC-xw7ql]

@jostrander71 yeah I saw some diesel 1500 ZR2’s in the high 50’s in FL. I was really tempted to upgrade. Here it seems like you can get a really good deal on the 5.3

[@fantomtuba]

"Unibody on Frame" -Jakub

[@CeeJay591]

Excellent review by Alex, as usual - thank you

[@heartbeatbowie]

I can tell you rehearsed the fold down of the Midgate. Good job thanks for the demo.❤

[@TheKingkingg]

And looks normal...this is what Honda should have a version of

[@G-Rated]

No, they don’t deserve the platform. I’ve watched them try to rip the Proluge and ZDX apart but only for its *gm* resemblance when in reality the *gm* engineering is the only thing that makes them worth consideration. Their customers seem to think they’re above that of *gm* so let Honda develop their own bespoke EV pickup truck to compete with the Silverado EV and may the best manufacturer win.

[@acsmoothing2262]

Alex working that midgate reminded me of this line from Kill Bill Vol. 2: "Not that I have to be at this range, but I'm a f***ing surgeon with this shotgun." How many times did Alex practice that manoeuvre? Is it really as easy as it looks to fold down the midgate, or has Alex been training for years under the tutelage of some kung fu master to achieve that skill? J/k. That is a superb feature.

[@JMD535]

This is Chevy's "Party Trick 2.0",...the original Avalanche was their Party Trick 1.0! Also, it won't be "rattley or squeaky",...as when I have the Mid-Gate down in my 2013 Avalanche,...with over 190k miles on the clock,...there are not rattles or squeaks! Facts! Given its curb WEIGHT (...8500-nearly-9000 lbs), this thing will being going through tires like no tomorrow. Now, having said all of that,...it does look awesome! Hmm, imagine this with TT V-6/Hybrid! And weighing some

[@travmanwilliams]

I would tend to disagree about the tires. Eg. A 2500 and a transport don't eat tires any quicker. Just get the ones rated for the weight and it will be fine?

[@Anhedonis]

The pictures make it look ridiculously huge, but in person, it’s not that out of proportion.

[@jasonguy6572]

That range is INSANE

[@darob20]

ehh 600 miles would be insane not 440

[@mozillagenesis]

yeah the price range

[@SelvaGanesh-Buzz]

It's 4.5 ton vehicle.. just to add range GM went ahead and added more battery which is not how you design and engineer an EV.. that weight is gonna get you lot of maintenance issues in future and will bite your wallet.. especially the brakes, suspension and control arms

[@Tokamak3.1415]

@@SelvaGanesh-Buzz I think GM has enough history with trucks to build decent suspension for a 4-5 ton truck. The brake use will be minimal thanks to regen. The tires will have to be wide to hold that thing to the ground and consequently it's going to have very low miles/KWH. Of course trucks should be used mostly as trucks and not as a daily commuter vehicle but that's not the lifestyle choices people make these days.

[@SelvaGanesh-Buzz]

@Tokamak3.1415 I dont think so.. We already experienced how bad that Electric Hummer is.. Hummer has twice the size of battery pack 246 kWh, yet it has the same range as cyber truck.. efficiency and engineering is everything when it comes to EV.. more speed, better handling, lower operating costs, and lower purchase price.. it all adds up + range.. sloppy engineering leads to even bigger battery packs, which then snow balls into bigger and heavier wheels, brakes, suspension, and everything else..That EV hummer is an example of engineering inefficiency and poor battery management.. the same will be for this Silverado EV as well.. and don't even start on the "towing" part.. lol

[@mr.alasin1055]

I would love a comparison video between all the ev trucks, comparing range, price, towing capacity etc

[@Rioichi4]

okay that IS a really cool party trick

[@jbmcdoogle]

Good looking EV trunk but does it have amber rear indicators?

[@gmracing15]

This truck is gorgeous! My favorite EV

[@sprockkets]

The avalanche has a body on frame. I had someone correct me on that. Yes, the bed was not separated like a normal truck, but it was never unibody.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Correct, because it was based on GM's BOF SUVs. However this is a unibody.

[@matthewprather7386]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide are the subframes bolted, welded, or on rubber isolation bushings? If the latter then it seems BOF.. Otherwise, unibody..

[@shilvock22]

Love the truck, great to see another choice out there that emphasizes different capabilities. However 0 to 60 in 5 seconds is not swifter than lightning.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Insurance companies love unibody trucks. With no break between the bed and body. They rack up huge repair bills, thus premiums are crazy premiums. As any Lucid or Honda ridgeline.

[@Stuey-007]

Love it!!! I’m in!!

[@gehrigornelas6317]

I've been super excited about the Silverado ev for some time now. Yes, I get it, the first one coming out to the commercial market is the most expensive one. Personally think that's a very wise move. I'm very interested in getting a Silverado ev after residency, which trim, I'm less sure. Either way, I suspect this vehicle is quite the game changer, even if it takes awhile for the price to come down.

[@scottxiong5844]

The mid-gate is such a cool party trick. However, I think having a trailer might be cheaper :D.

[@ryoukosan11]

I'd like to see an offroad version for the Silverado and the Ram when it finally comes out.

[@yournumberonepal]

I'm waiting on the Ram EV

[@caliboyrob]

GM sure likes their rear seats closer to the floor I notice.

[@KKop]

Lightning Pro can be had for around $50K now. I can live without the luxury if it saves me $45K

[@AmperageY]

It goes half the distance this does thou and the RST isn’t competing with the Pro, that’s more of a WT competitor

[@gehrigornelas6317]

That's fair.

[@G-Rated]

What’s the Lightning Pros range and interior look like??

[@Vandrade89]

This is great 👌 best EV truck on the market! I would buy this one a heartbeat only if it had the NACS connector out of the box!

[@nevco8774]

I believe that Chevrolet Suburban based on this truck will be awesome.

[@ALMX5DP]

Escalade EV will be the first but you can bet on something for either GMC or Chevrolet coming soon after (if this proves to be successful for GM).

[@naveenthemachine]

It’s possible there could be a gmc Denali suv like the Escalade iQ

[@nevco8774]

@@ALMX5DP The truck is going to be successful since it is the best and the price of gasoline trucks is closed to it, never mind Diesel one being way the most expensive. I believe noone should buy a gasoline but EV Silverado. And if that person is really into towing then Diesel is the way to go. The failure can creep slowly only if GM is still losing money on EV sales.

[@normanli7085]

While that sounds good, it's weird that it has to be so curvy and more like a unibody instead of a body on battery (like a rivian R1S and R1T)

[@privettoli]

​@@nevco8774 with current charging infrastructure and if you need to tow something, this would be simply impossible even on this monster battery, too many places in the US where people go regularly on trucks where you wouldn't be able to go on electricity due to lack of charging stations. I'm thinking of North Cascades and Eastern Washington but think about Alaska, it has almost no infrastructure.

[@Zyzzyx42]

If I wanted a truck for proper truck stuff, this would be it. If I wanted a truck for the style and fun, it'd be a Rivian.

[@QuietStormX]

Power, Tech, Features and looks over others... ;-D

[@gregallen9643]

$95k? What is the target market? Just under 10k lbs? Range is impressive but can’t really get over the first 2 items.

[@ctuan13]

8:36 "That is definitely swifter than the Lightning." I'd say that's incorrect, considering the Lightning has a 0-60 of around 3.9 seconds.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

The Lightning long range that we owned wasn’t that quick…

[@MikeHart42]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide all ER lightnings seem to be 3.8-4.2 sec? Maybe there was something wrong with yours?

[@austinterry2094]

Yes, the range is great, but what’s the miles/kwh?

[@Dagreatdudeman]

I'm not sure I would want to change a 24" wheel on the side of the highway.

[@craig8638]

The EValanche look is growing on me.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, I am pausing the video to see if I have $95,000 in loose change in my couch. 🤞🤞.......... The answer is 😭😭

[@bradyb9929]

They need to make this the GMC Denali version and then make a more traditional Lightning Version of the Silverado

[@hotsix86]

There is a GMC Sierra Denali version coming out.

[@shamanthjilla]

I know it’s not an apples to apples comparison but how well did GM’s Hummer EVs sell per their expectations?

[@G-Rated]

What do you mean expectations? *gm* rolled the Hummer pickup out intentionally slow knowing all of the engineering that went into them there would inevitably be some type of bugs to be addressed. Supplies were also limited as they awaited battery factories to go online. By 2024 Hummer and Lyriq bugs were addressed and production substantially has ramped up. I wouldn’t say they’re at full production just yet even still now, and I don’t think selling as many units possible was ever the goal earlier on a few years ago.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@G-Rated the expectation could very well have been to have the gradual ramp up in production and sales, so I think the OP is asking if those targets were met, or if GM expected it to ramp up a bit more quickly.

[@datninja408]

I wonder if GM limited the number of times you can consecutively DC fast charge 🤔

[@shanet7511]

They should just call that thing the Avalanche E

[@zentravel1515]

Everyone who has driven this truck absolutely loves it. Yes it is way too pricey for average guy like myself, however GM will not only sell out of whatever they can make but will also have a long waiting list. It's still early days for the EV market, but I am now convinced EVs are here to stay and will eventually dominate the automotive landscape as prices continue to come down.

[@MAYNE318]

I wonder what the towing range is

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Dependent on the load and trailer shape/size, just like with a ICE truck. -Travis

[@lucasmg6975]

Hope the V8 duramax will be back 👊

[@williamconrad1087]

We need Maie Haven to run an affordability analysis on owning one of these. I bet you need to earn over 200k to be within her parameters.

[@chiemekaa]

This S-EV is huge! To me even larger than the gas powered 1500.

[@MicPenedor]

the design is kinda good.

[@bigdorack8932]

24 in tire spicy

[@floridasmoke9173]

This looks better then the tesla cybertruck and I like the cybertruck

[@matthewprather7386]

Spare in the frunk would be great!

[@AlRoderick]

There's a reason you're never going to see a spare tire stored in the front of the truck, it would effectively negate the ability of the crumple zone to protect you in a frontal collision, that wheel is coming through the dashboard.

[@matthewprather7386]

@@AlRoderick seems like an engineering challenge.. Doesn’t seem any harder than having an engine up front..

[@matthewmanuele4499]

"Innovinative mid gate" *laughs in '03 Avalanche*

[@user-gg7rc2te7o]

I still can't believe GM went with the unibody design. I was really hoping they followed Ford and just made their regular Silverado an EV option.

[@aliendroneservices6621]

3:40 3:41 DJI Osmo Pocket 3

[@adriancooper78]

Nice for 95,000$. (Shaking My Head)

[@G-Rated]

What do you think it should costs?

[@adriancooper78]

@G-Rated The price is as HIGH AS A SATILLITE. This is according to what I googled: "How much does the average American make a year?" According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, the average U.S. annual salary in Q4 of 2023 was $59,384.2. This is up 5.4% from the same time period in 2022 when the average American was making $56,316 per year. The Question is:" Who can afford it?"

[@adriancooper78]

@G-Rated I don't know what it should cost, but there are a lot of people out there who can't afford it. Nice for 95,000$ I'd have to work harder than a US government mule to make the payments

[@JD-yx7be]

this is the fully loaded truck the work truck versions are coming out in a few months

[@glenf4115]

Towing an 8000 lb. trailer: TFL Truck tested the Cybertruck with an 8,000 lb. trailer. The range was 85 miles and used 1.258 kW per mile. With the Silverado's 200 kWh pack you could tow the same trailer for 159 miles. At a DC fast charger rate of 35 cents per kWh it would cost $70. Charging at home at 15 cents per kWh would be $30. In comparison the Ram Cummins diesel with a 50 gallon tank could tow the same trailer 486 miles for $150 at $3 per gallon or 30.83 cents per mile. * If diesel was $4.27 per gallon it would cost the same as using the Silverado with a DC fast charger at 35 cents per kWh. * If diesel was $1.83 per gallon it would cost the same as charging at home. The Fast Lane Truck "How Far Can a Tesla Cybertruck ACTUALLY Tow? We Compare It To a Diesel Truck!"

[@JD-yx7be]

If you are towing a travel trailer only a few times a year and 95% of driving is around town, it might save a ton over a diesel especially and emissions compliant diesel

[@glenf4115]

@@JD-yx7be Yes and travel trailers are usually for local camping. It all depends on the price difference and “opportunity cost” between BEV and ICE models.

[@sprague49]

@@JD-yx7be Thousands of retirees tow their travel trailers 9 months out of the year, btw.

[@daviidfm923]

I feel the Silverado would be closer to 250 not 159.

[@glenf4115]

@@daviidfm923 To achieve that it would need 315 kWh. When towing 8,000 pounds it will use around 1.258 kW per mile x 250 miles = 314.5 kWh

[@kenyattaclay7666]

I still like the R1T better because for the same prices you feel like you're getting luxury and it's easy to park, especially in a garage.

[@mkaczmarski]

yes but the bed is useless in the R1T

[@video4jr1]

I would agree with you that Rivian as a brand is positioned as luxury brand based on the amenities and interior design and materials ....however this top trim Silverado is equipped with all of luxury features of the rivian and much more. It also comes standard with 4 wheel steering which makes the turning radius the same or tighter than the smaller rivian.

[@kenyattaclay7666]

@@video4jr1 except that with Chevy you’re still getting a bunch of cheap plastic on the inside.

[@kenyattaclay7666]

@@mkaczmarski first, 99% of people aren’t hauling lumber around or putting 9 foot ladders in the back even 1% of the time. Second, it’s very useful for what I’m going to be doing with it. In fact, it’s extremely useful for what 99% of what people would actually use a pickup truck for.

[@faeinthebay]

​@@kenyattaclay7666Yes, but pickups sell because of "what if" scenarios. Just like how the average Porsche owner doesn't use all of the handling and horsepower. A truck with really cool features and capability might convince buyers. There's always the Maverick, Colorado, and other trucks for the practical minded.

[@tjs114]

Innovative Mid Gate? Come on Alex, it's been around since 2001 when the Avalanche launched. And honestly, this truck should really be called the Avalanche EV because that's really what it is.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

It’s still innovative.

[@domosautomotive1929]

Only innovative part about the midgate is the 60% split.

[@andrewvercillo7584]

Finally a really nice EV! And they won’t even make more than 10 per week.

[@carlostavaresjr958]

Expensive truck! What I do like about is the center split making that really functional! I wish more trucks had that! Besides that GM is missing the mark on not having hybrids!

[@Jayison1]

Mah boy is packing.... the batteries

[@rickyzicky]

🌈

[@matthewcortes3786]

Cool features but let's face it anyone who's buying this truck is never gonna use it like a truck and will never need to fold down the mid gate and haul anything large.

[@Peizxcv]

I'll pick this one up for $35000 in 2026

[@Hazdazos]

The average miles traveled per year is about 12000. With the massive range that this Silverado EV gets, you'll be able to get away with charging it less than 30 times over the course of an entire year - just charge it 2x a month. Obviously most people would charge it overnight at their house, but when you have that large of a capacity battery, it really allows a bunch of flexibility with when and how you charge.

[@kipamore]

I was going to make that point too. If a soccer mom or commuter had this and used it solely for city driving, it wouldnt be too hard to exceed the stated range. It’s very possible you could charge this once a month! That’s absurd.

[@Marvin-fn7ks]

I was excited about this truck when it first was shown with the mid gate like the Avalanche had. 9000lbs is ridiculous,no spare tire , I’m sure obscene replacement battery cost ! No longer interested. I would take the Ram with the v6 up front over this.

[@cencio_1976]

Did you break the plastic trim on the bottom of the seat at 4:54? 😂

[@mrgurulittle7000]

I like the Lightning better I think. 🤔

[@alittleofthisnthat5665]

🤔...not the most expensive leaving out the Cybertruck and leaves out you are also paying for class leading range and that it's the top spec fully loaded trim

[@desertmodern7638]

This is likely the current pinnacle of EV trucks, and I get why they're pricey, but at $95,000 is obviously irrelevant to a large segment of the market. The range, however, is incredible. I love the Lightning, but have to wonder if the next generation may evolve into a similar unitized architecture. The future is going to be really interesting, and hopefully a bit more affordable.

[@jiggymonk00]

I bet those tires only last 10000 miles. 9000lb that's insane, range is good though I'll give them that

[@faeinthebay]

I've seen news articles that EV owners are doing tire changes more often than they expected because of the weight. I think this truck will chew through them.

[@JD-yx7be]

my f250 work truck with payload weighs about the same and they last 40k miles

[@JD-yx7be]

@@faeinthebay it is because of the torque of electric motors maybe 10% of the wear is from extra weight

[@ZenEndurance]

Awesome, but far too heavy. I would have to factor in home repairs for when it crushes my driveway.

[@enriquejr613]

Compared to the cybertruck, this has much better value just from the range. I’m not buying either but I’d rather pay 95k for 440 mi of range vs 100k for less than 200…

[@rtz549]

Need the cheap model that will sell.

[@jnmc-vx4fw]

So for about half the price you can get a lightning pro , and stop one extra time to charge ? Plus no fast charging stations charge at that rate , half don’t even work at all. 100k fix a flat ? Ok

[@JD-yx7be]

gm is coming out with lower trim versions in a few months also, this truck can also charge at the older 400 volt chargers too.

[@wpelfeta]

GM is starting to understand how to make a good EV.

[@gehrigornelas6317]

Honestly I think they've been making pretty good ones with more good ones coming up.

[@G-Rated]

Nah, you’re just now catching on.

[@garrettw99]

I think EVs are one of the very few segments they’ve always been competitive in

[@ALMX5DP]

I feel like this is a brute force approach and isn’t really considered good necessarily. The Bolt was a great EV that was very efficient and suited to what an EV architecture could provide (recall aside). I can’t fault GM, Ford or Ram for just chucking in more batteries to get the pickup segment going but it’s far from an ideal situation to have so much battery just to market the vehicle as being capable enough to fulfill a typical half ton use case IMO. I’d rather see smaller cars being pure EV and going with a range extender approach for larger vehicles until such a time that battery material and weight can be kept more in line with traditional vehicles.

[@AnthonyEvelyn]

Nice. But its way too expensive.

[@brunoheggli2888]

No!Its only about $7350 to expensiv!

[@andrewvercillo7584]

Best EV in America, yet you haven’t driven it yet!! Kind of crazy how you can say that!? Does it have 4 wheel steering? Does it have steering by wire? Does it have 7 cameras that allow Full Self Driving capabilities? Is it bullet proof? Does it have 2500lb pay load? Does it have 220v outlet? How can it be the best in America?

[@JD-yx7be]

it does have 4 wheel steering, 240 volt outlets, multiple cameras, gms super cruise which is far safer than fsd. It doesn't have steer by wire just but that is one less thing to break down.

[@thebigguy]

This thing is the answer to question nobody is asking. Over 9K in weight with a GVWR of just over 10K means the payload is basically a few people. Gimmicky fold down divider means rattles and leaks galore within a few years. A price tag only Jeff Bezos would love. And, knowing Chevy, seats that may as well be poured concrete. What's to like?

[@MrSmith-ok7tl]

The RST 440 mile range is great, but a $95,000 price and 9,000 lb. curb weight are too high! And, large 20", 22" or 24" wheels are a bad idea for trucks especially with no spare! My 2023 Ford Lightning Pro ER (cancelled commercial order) was $48,800 bought new early 2024 ($61,500 MSRP - 5,200 dealer discount -$7,500 point of sale tax credit). It doesn't have all the high end features, but does have an EPA 320 miles range (real world 270 miles freeway at 70 mph), nice riding 18" wheels, full size spare tire and great frunk. If Chevy can make a plain work truck version of the RST for $60k or less, then they'll have a real winner!

[@MAYNE318]

Fix a flat won't fix a blowout. I'd rather have a spare tire

[@L1VE3V1L]

There’s just one problem…..it’s made by GM. You’d be mad to take the risk for that price.

[@faeinthebay]

GM is a mixed bag, they can do a great job with batteries like in the Volt. I blame LG for the Bolt battery fires, they were responsible for manufacturing the cells correctly. GM interiors and electronics can be hit-and-miss, they have a good reputation for trucks as well so maybe the good parts of GM made this truck after they got burned by the Trailblazer EV.

[@hi-line8195]

I've had like 5 GMs never had a problem. What is your experience?

[@rblbatb]

Holy cow. 95k?

[@aliendroneservices6621]

And that's after $50k in government subsidies.

[@JD-yx7be]

@@aliendroneservices6621 the subsidy is $7500 for vehicles under $80k which this truck does not qualify for

[@streetscene254]

If people can afford a Corvette C8, they shouldn't have any problem affording this.

[@wg5331]

I don’t think this will sell well, not because it’s a bad vehicle, but because of the price. It’s simply too much. At this price it’s a toy; not a truck, much like the Hummer.

[@clbernier2]

This model is not made for everybody, get a lesser optioned one. Get your tires from the dealer if necessary and most people driving a vehicle at this price is some type of auto towing serving.

[@ImYoutubing247]

One day maybe these vehicles will be more affordable GM Ford Rivian the manufacturers are charging whatever they want to charge because there will always be people to buy them. They could’ve made this truck $150,000 and people will still buy them

[@gregcoad9153]

Even the stripped down work truck is ridiculously priced. Amazing truck but light duty pickup trucks are supposed to be accessible to average Joe homeowner as well. GM should be drawn and quartered for doing this. The market needs to speak loudly and clearly here and let GM know in no uncertain terms that $100k for a pickup truck, no matter how cool, is a crime against the middle class.

[@james2042]

Yeah the hummer came out with a 6 figure price tag and we all accepted it because its a luxury toy. But now all the truck manufacturers are running with that price tag as if its acceptable ane theyre gonna find out real quick its not

[@kenwolf2431]

Alex you are wrong the Lightning for 2024 does 0-60 in 3.8 second which makes the Lightning faster than the Silverado EV by almost a second. Ford did do some improvements on the 24 model like heat pumps for better cold weather performance among other things. The 0-60 in 3.8 is Fords numbers and being the Lightning is almost 3000 pounds lighter than the Silverado EV. I would bet when they are lined up the Lightning will smoke it. Lightning weighs 6300 pounds with the extended battery and that Silverado weighs 9000 pounds and thats also more than a 1 ton gas truck that is just crazy. To have twice the size battery of the Lightning and only a 100 more miles the Chevy EV is no where near as efficent as the Lightning. The Range is nice forsure and if you can find a charger that will do the rate GM claims thats nice too but to find a charger that will do that is another story.

[@bikebudha01]

I can totally see myself driving around in the summer with the extended cab thingy wide open.. move over Jeep, you have been replaced..

[@renisthemenace]

Why do these giant truck need to go so fast. Are soccer moms and tech dads racing to get to Costco?

[@briangray5921]

id love to have one, but it's too much money.

[@jghall00]

It's going to need the rapid charging with sky-high energy consumption. But it's nice to have options!

[@maxhenry1977]

I had a chance to buy a brand new chevy avalanche everyday for 11 or 12 years. Wasn’t interested. I’m sure as heck not interested in an electric avalanche.

[@CarsBikesBoats7]

A $95,000 9,500lb Truck that no one asked for... What are they smoking at GM Headquarters...

[@JD-yx7be]

i will likely be getting a used wt version in a few years

[@TKX18]

​@JD-yx7be same, I really like them, but I am not dropping 75k. I would do max 38k

[@therealcdnuser]

Been shopping for a new truck and avg 80k. Tack on my avg fuel bill of $400+/month then this truck starts to make sense. Especially since it’s the first EV truck that can properly tow a decent distance. I can’t get the gas version with a bed that big so that alone is a game changer for me.

[@lenturtle7954]

Unibody cannot haul heavy loads it will damage the cab and then the doors wont close . Good for hauling groceries and bicycles 🚲 No sale

[@privettoli]

I hate seeing reviews on cars you can't really buy. It's the same if they didn't exist at all.

[@danieljohnson4418]

The front cargo area should be lined with rubber or carpet. The plastic trim on this demo vehicle is already scratched. Lame.

[@marinoint]

Feel sorry for the common Americans who have very limited car choices (thanks to the pro-monopoly politicians). In China there are at least 4 times more brands to choose from, such fierce competition among the car manufacturers leads to better prices and quality. For example, if I want a SUV/truck combo, I can buy the ChangAn QiYuan E07, which is significantly more affordable than Silverado EV, and will be more reliable too.

[@linkfloyd4908]

The truck market is off the rails. This is obscene.

[@faeinthebay]

I think truck companies figured out that people will keep going for crazy and crazy models. There's still models like the Colorado and Ford Maverick for people who want something more reasonable.