Chevy Silverado EV sets new range record with 1,059-mile drive on single charge
Just how far can an electric vehicle go between charges? The Chevy Silverado EV was put to the test, and it lasted more than 1,000 miles.
Chevy engineers selected a Silverado EV Max Range Work Truck for the challenge on public roads in Detroit, Michigan. They made a few minor modifications to improve efficiency and drove 1,059.2 miles before hypermiling the truck to the last drop of battery juice, representing an average consumption of 4.9 miles per kilowatt-hour.
For the benefit of truck owners wishing to replicate the feat, the engineers maintained a specific tire pressure, lowered the windshield wipers, removed the spare tire, and fitted a tonneau cover. They also kept their speed between 20 and 25 mph and turned off lights and air conditioning.
Compared to Lucid’s record, the Silverado EV lasted significantly more than the 749 miles covered by the Air Grand Touring sedan between St. Moritz, Switzerland, and Munich, Germany. However, the startup’s achievement was more realistic as it mimicked some real-life driving conditions such as highway cruising.
Praising the record-setting team, GM’s VP of Battery, Propulsion, and Sustainability, Kurt Kelty, said, “Getting this kind of range on a full charge doesn’t happen by accident. It takes deep integration across battery chemistry, drive unit efficiency, software, and vehicle engineering, and that’s exactly what the team delivered.”
The Chevy Silverado EV offers up to 493 miles of driving range (according to EPA estimates) and 760 hp/785 lb-ft. It starts at $52,800 before incentives.
