Compare the Classic Silverado 1500 to the Silverado EV Pickup

Chevrolet Silverado Engine vs. Silverado EV Battery

The standard gas Silverado 1500 is offered in a variety of engines, from a four-cylinder to a 6.2-liter V-8, while the EV uses a single 200-kWh battery, which feeds two electric motors. When comparing 0-60 mph specs, the EV clocks in under 4.5 seconds, which is slightly faster than the gas Silverado. Select engines in the gas Silverado allow up to 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, but the EV offers drivers more in both areas- with 664 hp and 780 lb-ft of torque.

Compare Towing and Payload between EV and standard Silverado

The EV towing capacity, 10,000 pounds, is lower than the gas Silverado capacity of 13,300 pounds. Additionally, the gas payload is up to 2280 pounds, while the EV only carries 1300 pounds between its cab and bed. The EV will be physically heavier than the Silverado 1500, weighing in closer to 4.5-tons versus the 2.5-ton Silverado 1500.

Whichever new Chevrolet Silverado you set your sights on, Criswell Chevrolet GMC of Gaithersburg is your ultimate source in GAITHERSBURG for gas and electric Chevy pickup trucks. We are proud to provide Germantown, GAITHERSBURG, and Rockville drivers with a large selection of Chevy trucks, in a variety of trim levels and features. Contact us today to reserve your new Silverado EV or Silverado 1500.