I do think it looks great. I don't know if that will be enough to sell it.I just saw one yesterday on the freeways of So Cal with manufacturer plates. Work truck white...it looked fantastic in real life. I wish they'd style their ICE trucks this nice.
I do a lot of fleet and OE parts. EV's are a home run for a lot of fleets. Yeah yeah, I've heard all the bashing, and don't disagree with a lot of it, but in a fleet case, it works.
That will be the killer. I'm not sure I would call it a lost cause for long term development, but I would not be surprised if pricing puts a damper on its popularity.This to will die on the vine. GM want sell enough to justify the investment cost long term. It’s a lost cause
Thanks for the info!Impressive charge rate. I really like the Silverado. Hoping to drive one soon. I am biased though I worked at GM on battery platforms. 2024 is the year the dam breaks loose on EVS for us. Ultium 2 in Spring Hill, TN started production, module capacity is ramping up.
New Silverado EV still charging at 300kw at 50% SOC. 100kWh delivered in 18 minutes.
After spending a week of long distance driving with the 4 cylinder Chevy pickup, I’d do anything to get rid of that groaning and clattery, 2.7L, 18mpg 4 cylinder engine. That means the EV pickup is a far more pleasant choice, ignoring the price of course.
It was a very nice truck with a terrible engine. All I could think about was how much nicer the EV version will be
I drive 3 F150’s. The V8 is most pleasant and the most fun. The 2.7L EB is a close second, sounds like a race car in sport mode. Very lively! It returns 21MPG under the same conditions as the Chevy 4cyl’s 18MPG, the Chrvy’s dashboard liar overestimated a bit at 19.9MPGInteresting observation, and a bummer. This seemingly capable mill gets little love.
I wish GM could get the Silverado a little lighter at 8500 LB its like taking a 3/4 ton everywhere - I cant imagine getting that thing stuck off-road.
I really wondered about the 4 cylinder Silverado. I'd definitely have my concerns. I have not driven one and when I was last considering a Silverado I was looking at the 5.3 V8. My last truck was 2017 F150 5.0 and to me the EcoBoost trucks still sound odd to me. They aren't overstressed engines though. I don't see any way the I-4 Silverado isn't overly stressed for the platform. It might be fine, but I really don't like it when a powertrain sounds overwhelmed and tortured.After spending a week of long distance driving with the 4 cylinder Chevy pickup, I’d do anything to get rid of that groaning and clattery, 2.7L, 18mpg 4 cylinder engine. That means the EV pickup is a far more pleasant choice, ignoring the price of course.
It was a very nice truck with a terrible engine. All I could think about was how much nicer the EV version will be
I really wondered about the 4 cylinder Silverado. I'd definitely have my concerns. I have not driven one and when I was last considering a Silverado I was looking at the 5.3 V8. My last truck was 2017 F150 5.0 and to me the EcoBoost trucks still sound odd to me. They aren't overstressed engines though. I don't see any way the I-4 Silverado isn't overly stressed for the platform. It might be fine, but I really don't like it when a powertrain sounds overwhelmed and tortured.
I don't think they're going to sell many more than Ford has with a starting price of $66K and optioned up price of what, $80+K. My local dealers have lots and lots full of $80K gas/diesel trucks that they can't sell. But they can't keep the $40K stripper models on the lot...Newest base Silverado EV. The 3WT-1FL. 393-miles EPA. 12,500lbs towing. About as stripped-out as you can get! $66,900. Probably also making room for the upcoming consumer-level trucks largely put in the $70k - $80k range.
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- (PSC) Dual Level Charge Cord,
- (RIP) 18" high gloss Blacked paint wheels and (VPB)
- Soft roll-up tonneau cover, LPO.
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I think the EV Silverado might have a higher perception of quality with the F150 Lightning history, but obviously neither of them are cheap trucks. As far as base F150s go, my company just bought a few base supercrews with 4wd and the base truck aside from the appearance of the front bench with folding center isn't too bad of an interior. The base radio looks to be the upgraded radio from 5 years ago.I don't think they're going to sell many more than Ford has with a starting price of $66K and optioned up price of what, $80+K. My local dealers have lots and lots full of $80K gas/diesel trucks that they can't sell. But they can't keep the $40K stripper models on the lot...