Tesla Cybertruck's range while towing 11,000 pounds gets almost doubled by Chevy Silverado EV towing the same load, as revealed by real life test

Ever since the contentious Tesla Cybertruck reached consumers' hands, it has been subject to a wide range of tests and trials. One such notable test was conducted by the prominent YouTuber JerryRigEverything last winter, where he tested the Cybertruck's range while towing its maximum capacity of 11,000 pounds. Now, the YouTuber has repeated the same test with the Chevrolet Silverado EV, and if the numbers are anything to go by, the Silverado EV leaves the Cybertruck eating its dust when it comes to towing range.

In the previous test, the Cybertruck managed a range of about 90 miles on a full battery while towing Zack's 11,000-pound load. That translates to an efficiency of around 0.838 miles/kWh. However, it must be kept in mind that this test was conducted in the middle of winter, which obviously did no favor towards maximizing the potential range. Apart from the cold weather, the aerodynamic drag faced by the trailer is also a probable culprit behind the Cybertruck's awful towing range. While it's true that EVs can lose almost 25% of range in cold weather, Flying Wheels' recent experience of towing a 4,000 pound boat with the Cybertruck resulted in similar range performance despite the significantly lower load and warmer weather.

The Chevrolet Silverado EV used in the recent test happened to be the 4WT version with an EPA-certified range of 450 miles thanks to its massive 200+ kWh battery pack - significantly higher than the dual-motor Cybertruck used in the earlier video. When towing the same 11,000-pound load, which includes Zack's DIY electric Humvee, the Silverado EV managed a warm-weather range of around 177 miles on a full battery, amounting to an efficiency of around 0.7 miles/kWh, which is almost 12% lower than the Cybertruck's 0.838 mile/kWh. Moreover, Zack also reported that the interior cabin noise while towing the load was noticeably lower in the Silverado EV than in the Cybertruck.

Interestingly, the Silverado EV is not the only electric pickup truck that has humiliated the Cybertruck in terms of range. While towing the same load, the Rivian R1T managed a range of around 100 miles, while the Ford F150 Lightning managed around 130 miles. This is to be expected since the Cybertruck has the lowest battery capacity at just 123 kWh. Regardless of this, these tests clearly demonstrate that whatever the reason may be, the dual-motor Cybertruck simply cannot manage enough range to be considered a viable option for people who tow over long distances.