2026 Chevrolet
Silverado EV

The Silverado EV becomes increasingly similar to its legendary namesake in this latest iteration. The 2026 lineup introduces two trims that Silverado die-hards will recognize: the Custom and the Trail Boss. The Custom takes its place below the LT as the new base trim, offering buyers a utilitarian workhorse without unnecessary extras. The new Trail Boss, like its classic Silverado counterpart, is off-road-ready with a 2-inch factory-installed lift kit, performance suspension, tow hooks, and 35-inch all-terrain tires.

The Silverado EV is also more efficient than before. The Max Range battery returns 478 miles of driving range – 18 more miles than the outgoing version – and the Extended Range battery outpaces its predecessor by two miles. The improved efficiency doesn’t compromise power and speed, as the new Silverado EV still tows up to 12,500 pounds and can go from 0 to 60 in under 4.5 seconds. The RST trim is no longer offered, but some of its premium amenities, such as Super Cruise hands-free driving and a Multi-Flex Midgate, are now included with the Max Range LT. Sidewinder diagonal steering, previously reserved for the RST, is now an exclusive performance attribute of the Trail Boss.

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Trims, Powertrains, and Performance

The 2026 Silverado EV offers buyers the choice of three trims called Custom, LT, and Trail Boss. They all receive two motors – one front and one rear – with battery capacities available in Standard Range, Extended Range, and Max Range. The Custom gets the Standard Range battery and puts out 510 horsepower and 490 lb.-ft. of torque. The LT is eligible for any of the three batteries, with output of 510 hp/580 lb.-ft. with the Standard Range, 645 hp and 765 lb.-ft. with the Extended Range, and 760 hp and 765 lb.-ft. with the Max Range. The Trail Boss comes with either the Extended Range battery (625 hp and 775 lb.-ft.) or the Max Range battery (725 hp and 775 lb.-ft.).

The LT and Trail Boss with the Max Range battery lead the lineup in efficiency, returning a GM-estimated 478-mile driving range. The LT and Trail Boss Extended Range follow, achieving a 410-mile range. Next is the Standard Range Custom, which can drive an estimated 286 miles on a full charge, followed by the Standard Range LT at 283 miles. The LT and Trail Boss with the Extended Range battery lead the pack in towing with a 12,500-pound trailer limit.

The Standard and Extended Range battery packs come with an 11.5-kW-capable onboard charging module, while the Max Range battery moves up to a 19.2-kW module. All trims with a dual-level (compatible with 120-volt level 1 or 240-volt level 2) charging cord. The Silverado EV can charge an estimated 120 miles of range (as estimated by GM) in 10 minutes using 350-kW DC fast charging. Vehicle-to-home power transfer is standard across the lineup, enabling the Silverado EV to power a home or building during an electricity outage.

The sole configuration for the Silverado EV unites a crew cab with a 5-foot, 11-inch bed. Every trim is outfitted with dual-motor electronic four-wheel drive (4WD) and electronic precision shift. The Custom sits 8.06 inches off the ground, and the LT has 8.23 inches of ground clearance; both ride on 4-wheel independent suspension. The Trail Boss stands taller than its siblings, with 10.5 inches of total ground clearance, thanks to a 2-inch factory lift, and boasts a high-stance coil suspension with a hydraulic rebound control system. It also gets Sidewinder diagonal steering and an exclusive Terrain Mode, enabling active four-wheel steering for improved traction at low speeds.

Standard Equipment

The Custom’s interior highlights are Evotex leatherette seating surfaces, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents, an 11-inch reconfigurable digital instrument cluster, push-button start, a manual day/night rearview mirror, four USB ports (two front and two rear), a 12-volt power outlet, and two 120-volt power outlets (center console, eTrunk). On the outside, it gets a power-locking EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate, remote start, keyless entry, power heated side-view mirrors, Intellibeam LED headlights with auto-on/off, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, LED bed lighting, upper and lower active grille shutters, solar-absorbing tinted glass, and 18-inch steel wheels.

The LT Standard and Extended Range have an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, heated front seats, a heated sport-style steering wheel, wireless smartphone charging, a power eTrunk, digital key, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a programmable universal home remote, ambient interior lighting, black molded assist steps, grille emblem illumination, and 18-inch high gloss black aluminum wheels. The LT Max Range adds driver’s seat memory, an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, heated and ventilated front seats with four-way lumbar support, a 14-inch head-up display, a digital rearview mirror, heated outboard rear seats, heated side-view mirrors with driver’s-side auto-dimming and memory, an LED center high-mounted stop light, a Multi-Flex Midgate with passthrough between the cab and bed, a six-function Multi-Flex Tailgate with EZ-Lift assist, four 120-volt bed-mounted power outlets, a 240-volt bed-mounted power outlet, a Chevytec spray-on bedliner, and 22-inch machined aluminum wheels with aero inserts.

The Trail Boss Extended and Max Range are equipped with most of the same amenities as their respective LT counterparts. They also get exclusive interior stitching, front recovery hooks, a high front approach angle, and 18-inch wheels with 35-inch all-terrain tires.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Each 2026 Silverado EV gets enhanced automatic emergency braking, reverse automatic braking, rear cross-traffic braking, front pedestrian and cyclist braking, intersection automatic emergency braking, side bicyclist alert, LED reflective windshield collision alert, traffic sign recognition, HD Surround Vision, blind-zone steering assist, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, front and rear park assist, a following distance indicator, forward collision alert, rear pedestrian alert, rear seat reminder, front and rear passenger presence detectors, a safety alert seat, and Buckle-to-Drive technology.

All Silverado EVs also come with GM’s Teen Driver setting, which activates safety systems when using the designated teen key fob, mutes the audio until the front seatbelts are fastened, and provides an in-vehicle report card to help young drivers learn good habits. The Max Range trims go further with Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance, Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist (also hands-free), and Driver Attention Assist. Hitch Guidance is included on all trims, while Hitch View is offered on all except the Custom. Blind-zone steering assist with trailering, a bed view camera, and the in-vehicle trailering app are standard on the Max Range trims.

Infotainment and Connectivity

A 17.7-inch Google built-in infotainment system serves the full Silverado EV lineup. Its features can be managed using natural voice recognition or the touchscreen. The system is set up for subscription access to navigation, a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot, and SiriusXM satellite radio. The base sound system has six speakers, while the Max Range trims get a Bose upgrade with seven speakers and a Richbass subwoofer. Every trim is compatible with OnStar, GM’s safety and connectivity suite, and comes with OnStar Basics. The Max Range LT and Trail Boss receive a three-year subscription to OnStar One.

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