Auto123 gets in a first drive of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, in its RST version.
Detroit, MI - It's now been just over two years since Chevrolet unveiled the all-electric version of its Silverado model. A few months after it did, arch-enemy Ford launched its own electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning. For GM truck enthusiasts, ready to go electric, it was going to be a long wait.
The Silverado EV is being rolled out in several stages. Last year, the WT versions launched in the U.S; the 3WT and 4WT versions were then reserved for fleet sales. This year, the RST version makes its appearance, to be followed in time by the LT and Trail Boss variants. And you can be sure that others will follow, like a High Country version, for example.
The RST version we tested was also marked First Edition, to mark the debut of this electric model. This First Edition comes in two colours: black and white. At the rear, a few manipulations are required to fold down the wall, but then you can place very long objects in the bed . The window is also removable, for increased air circulation if required.
You, the public, will have the last word on this. We'll have to see if the company sticks to its guns. Imagine that weight on 24-inch wheels, and then imagine hitting a pothole. Yes, it bangs, to the point of unpleasantness. 22-inch wheels will be available on RST models. Frankly, 18-inch wheels offer a much better level of comfort with WT models.
When cornering, it's important to keep weight in mind at all times. It's easy to be centrifugally forced into another lane if you drive a little too aggressively. The same applies to the start of a right or left-hand bend; if you start a little too late, you get the impression the vehicle wants to continue straight on.
The model we tested offers a range of 708 km. During our test drive, which covered some 200 km in all, we noticed that the range displayed was in line with the distances covered. For every 40 km of road driven, the range dropped by 40 km. With the Ford F-150 Lightning, the divergence can be shocking. Chevrolet has a big advantage in this respect.
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