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| 8,000 | Base Towing (lbs) | 7,500 |
| 17 | Screen Size (in) | 17 |
Have you adopted an all-electric lifestyle, or are you still waiting on the perfect EV to entice you to make the switch? Lucky for you, your wait is over now that Chevy unveiled the Silverado EV that will hit the road for 2024. The first-ever all-electric Silverado will be a key player in the electric truck segment as it faces rivals like Ford’s F-150 Lightning and Tesla’s top-secret Cybertruck. With Tesla often leading the EV segment, it’s easy to wonder what a comparison of the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV vs 2023 Tesla Cybertruck would look like; the results will certainly surprise you.
While Tesla may claim its title as a segment leader, Chevy has the upper hand with the 2024 Silverado EV. How so? For starters, the Silverado EV will soon see the light of day. Tesla’s highly-anticipated Cybertruck was unveiled in late 2019 with the promise that production would start in late 2021. Production, however, has yet to begin, which seems to be a theme with Tesla as models like the Roadster and the Semi Truck haven’t made it off the drawing board and to the production line.
The 2024 Chevy Silverado EV is a tangible truck; it’s more than a concept or an idea. Chevy proved as much with the truck’s recent unveiling and a long list of details that outline why the 2024 Silverado EV will expand on the truck’s legacy and usher it into a new era of modern ingenuity. Tesla can promise the same, but as the adage goes, the proof is in the pudding.
Chevy’s commitment to American drivers started with its founding in the early 1910s and continues today with models like the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV. While EVs, especially those with the Tesla name, are notorious for their high price tags, Chevy is determined to change that with the first-ever all-electric Silverado. To do this, the 2024 Silverado EV will be available in either the Work Truck (WT) trim, which is estimated to start at $39,900, or the opulent and fully loaded RST First Edition.*
Designed specifically for fleet customers, the Silverado EV Work Truck will dramatically impact the segment and business owners around the country. Its affordable price tag makes the EV accessible to more business owners, while its projected 400-mile range reduces associated transportation costs. It’s also more than capable of getting the job done with an 8,000-pound towing maximum that Chevy promises will later reach 20,000 pounds with a maximum towing package.
The 2024 Silverado EV RST First Edition satisfies drivers on the other end of the spectrum–those with a penchant for opulence and ingenuity at its finest. The RST pushes the Silverado to an entirely new level of power with its Wide Open Watts Mode, while its automatic adaptive air suspension absorbs every bump in the terrain to ensure the best ride in the segment. Chevy pulls out all the stops with the addition of Super Cruise, the industry’s first true hands-free driver-assist technology that works when trailering.
When it comes to the 2023 Cybertruck, details are scarce. While the 2024 Silverado EV looks like a chip off the old Avalanche block, the Cybertruck doesn’t look like a truck at all. Its rigid design and nearly impenetrable exoskeleton make it seem more fitting for a role in Transformers and less like a workhorse that can tow a load of cattle or haul lumber for that weekend project around the house.
The 2024 Chevy Silverado EV reflects GM’s commitment to building a zero-emissions future. That future starts with GM’s revolutionary Ultium platform that serves as the basis of the all-new Silverado EV. So, why is Ultium impressive, and what does that mean for the Silverado EV?
The modularity of the Ultium platform makes it versatile enough that GM can use it in a wide range of vehicles, from the GMC Hummer EV to the Chevy Silverado EV. This versatility reduces the cost of building an EV and, in turn, makes models like the Silverado EV more affordable to customers. It’s just another way that GM and Chevy are committed to their customers.
As far as power, the Silverado’s Ultium platform is more than capable. The truck’s dual electric motors churn out 510 horsepower and 615 lb-ft of near-instant torque in the Work Truck. This makes the fleet vehicle a powerhouse on wheels that can tow up to 8,000 pounds without breaking a sweat. What’s more impressive is that this power isn’t mutually exclusive with efficiency, as the Silverado EV promises a projected 400-mile range on a fully charged battery.
You’ll find even more power from the RST First Edition thanks to the Wide Open Watts Mode that optimizes the battery and delivers up to 664 horsepower and 780 lb-ft of near-instant torque. This pushes the RST to a launch from 0 to 60 mph in under 4.5 seconds, which is a remarkable feat for a truck of this size. With this level of torque, you can expect the RST to tow a maximum of 10,000 pounds with ease.
With production not yet underway on the Cybertruck, there’s only speculation around the Cybertruck’s performance. Tesla promises the truck will have a powerful drivetrain and a low center of gravity that will maximize its traction, stability, and performance on the road. However, the stats to match that promise aren’t yet available, and that speaks volumes to Chevy’s lead in the segment.
It’s impossible not to associate Tesla with innovation. Chevy, however, is ready to disrupt that association with a 2024 Silverado EV that’s easily the most innovative, powerful, and advanced Silverado ever made. That innovation is readily apparent everywhere you look in the truck, from its expansive 17-inch LCD infotainment screen, 11-inch driver instrument display, and 14-inch head-up display to features like Super Cruise.
The Silverado’s 17-inch infotainment system is a hub of connectivity and works in conjunction with the 11-inch driver instrument display that gives you all the information you need at a glance, which is only bettered by the head-up display. As you enter the Silverado EV RST, the screens come to life just as the engine starts, hands-free, when it senses your smartphone or another enabled device. This leaves your hands free to put down your bag or cup of coffee, get comfortable in the driver’s seat, fasten your seatbelt, and set out on the open road.
Your time behind the wheel is less stressful, thanks to innovative features like Super Cruise, which is the industry’s first true hands-free driver-assist technology. Compatible with over 200,000 miles of roadways throughout the United States and Canada, Super Cruise allows you to take your hands off the wheel and let the Silverado EV do the work for you even when you’re towing a trailer. The tool monitors your focus on the road and, as long as your eyes stay forward, will navigate the road for you, adjusting the truck’s speed and distance as needed to make up for the additional drag of the trailer.
Working behind the scenes on the Silverado is GM’s first application of Utifi, a Linux-based software platform. While over-the-air updates are becoming common in the industry, Ultifi separates the Silverado EV’s hardware from its software to deliver faster and more frequent updates. This sets the stage for ongoing advancements to the Silverado, like the potential for facial recognition software that will allow you to unlock the doors or start the engine just as you would unlock your smartphone.
Tesla’s reputation for innovation often precedes the automaker, but that isn’t the case when comparing the Cybertruck to the Silverado EV. The Cybertruck’s delayed production puts the truck on an indefinite hold, which means fewer details about the truck and its features. While speculation can be fun in modern marvels like these, Chevy once again takes the lead by giving the industry a tangible truck that will soon take American roads by storm with its innovation and capability.
Does the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV get you excited about the future? It certainly does the team here at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet of Buford. It also reminds us of everything we love about the Chevrolet brand, from the automaker’s commitment to its customers to its ability to usher the industry into a new era of innovation and capability.
Like Chevrolet, the Rick Hendrick team is committed to raising the standards of excellence. While many dealerships are focused on sales quotas and commissions, we’re focused on you. We know that you’re the heart and soul of our business, which is why we believe in building a genuine relationship with you. We want to know what you love about the Chevrolet brand and how your next Chevy will best serve you, whether that means getting behind the wheel of the all-electric Silverado EV, a family-friendly SUV like the Tahoe, or an icon like the Camaro.
When you shop with us, you’ll find that we don’t believe in meeting your expectations; we believe in exceeding them. That’s the Hendrick Advantage and reflects our mission to deliver a unique customer experience through teamwork, respect, trust, and accountability. From sale to service, you’ll find this in everything we do, and that’s why we’re the leading Chevrolet dealer in the area.
*Images, fuel economy, and other stats, may reflect higher trim levels, options, or features that may result in a higher cost from the starting MSRP.
MSRP excludes tax, license, registration, additional options, and possible destination charges. Dealers set own prices.