2026 Chevy Silverado EV

The 2026 Chevy Silverado EV is the all-electric equivalent of the automaker's popular pickup. But make no mistake: The electric Silverado is very much its own machine — though they share a name and common ethos, the gas and electric trucks are mechanically unrelated. Rather than take Ford's approach with the F-150 Lightning (which removes the engine from the standard F-150 and adds motors and a battery pack), the Silverado rides on its own electric-only platform. And that EV focus pays off when it comes to range. While the Lightning managed a respectable 345 miles on our real-world Edmunds EV Range Test, the Silverado EV managed a healthy 484 miles. And its up to 760 horsepower is eye-popping, if unnecessary for most shoppers. For 2026, we expect to see the addition of an off-road-oriented Trail Boss trim that was initially rumored to bow in 2025.

Edmunds spotlight: Is an electric pickup right for you?

The Silverado EV, like all other electric pickups, comes with unique advantages. It's generally less expensive to recharge your EV's battery than it is to fill up a Silverado 1500's gas tank. And the performance numbers are truly impressive; the Silverado EV can go from 0 to 60 mph in under 5 seconds and we already noted the incredible horsepower figure. But the usual caveats for an electric pickup apply: Towing reduces range considerably, and all that range comes at the cost of an enormously large and heavy battery. 

Competitors to consider

The Ford F-150 Lightning has a more traditional look than the Silverado EV and has been on the market longer, but it cannot charge as quickly as the Chevy. The Rivian R1T is smaller but can be pricey. And the Hummer EV and Tesla Cybertruck are available for those looking for something less traditional and even more powerful.

The Silverado EV continues to be one of the best choices for an electric pickup. Its long range and quick charging speeds make it better for long-distance towing than most other electric pickups.