Chevrolet’s electric Silverado passes Ford with a range of 450 miles

Chevy introduced that the Silverado EV (WT) electrical work truck has an estimated 450 miles of vary in accordance with EPE, which beats the Ford Lightning electrical automobile by 130 miles.

Not solely that, however the Silverado EV can cost at a quicker fee of 350 kW whereas the Ford Lightning is restricted to 155 kW.

“Our engineering workforce has lengthy aimed for at least 400 miles of vary, however they have been in a position to go a lot additional to attain that improve,” mentioned GM spokesperson Megan Soule. “Over the previous a number of months, intensive growth and testing has unlocked the elevated vary of 450 miles. This quantity, mixed with charging functionality at 350 kW, makes the Silverado EV WT an electrical pickup possibility to satisfy the wants of fleet patrons.”

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A ten-minute cost at 350 kW will present a further 100 miles of vary, making the truck much more engaging to time-conscious fleets.

It’s best to cost the AC at night time to assist prolong battery life. A twin charging twine that permits 110- and 220-volt AC charging will probably be normal on each WT and RST vans for 2024.

Chevy remains to be on observe to launch a 450-mile Silverado EV Work Truck mannequin this spring, adopted shortly by a 350-mile model. The primary Silverado EV RST is scheduled for launch this fall.