2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck First Drive: Powering Productivity via InsideEVs
. We had the opportunity to tow a tractor that was more than 9,000 lbs, and the Work Truck pulled the trailer without breaking a sweat. The combination of the vehicle’s 8,500-pound curb weight, the instant torque, and the massive power provided by the motors in electric trucks change the driving dynamics of towing and the Work Truck feels even more stable than the Ford F-150 Lightning when pulling heavy loads.
As with other GM EVs, the Silverado offers the regenerative braking force in kW on the drivers’ display, and we saw a high of 270 kW while towing the trailer and lifting off the accelerator in one pedal high mode at 55 mph. That’s a lot of kW being pumped back into the battery while slowing down.All versions of the Silverado EV will have a 10.7-cubic-foot “eTrunk.” The Chevrolet team was adamant about not calling it a “frunk” and made sure not to slip up while discussing the front storage area.
An 11-inch center infotainment display replaces the 17-inch screen on the top-of-the-line Silverado EV RST, and the driver's display is also smaller: 7.0 inches compared to the RST’s 8.0-inch screen. Similarly, the panoramic glass roof that comes on the RST isn’t available on the 4WT. The intuitive layout, including physical knobs for climate control, ensures easy access.
Like the Lightning, the Silverado has one 30-amp 240-volt outlet in its offboard power system. However,
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