Jan 5, 2022
Silverado EV Reservations

The Silverado EV has just been announced, and we could not be more excited. For those who already know about the Silverado EV and want to reserve yours click this link. Be sure to list us as your dealership (Zipcode 35967), and you will be guaranteed $2,500 off MSRP.

Mary Barra got on stage and presented a ton of information about the future of GM and Chevrolet. First, she reaffirmed GM’s goal of zero tailpipe emissions from light-duty vehicles by 2035 and expanded on that by adding heavy-duty vehicles to that goal. Then she talked about commercial partnerships with FedEx and Walmart for an electric fleet. Finally, after about 45 minutes, she got to what we were waiting for.

The Silverado EV appears to be everything we expected. 400+ miles of range, over 660 horsepower, 0-60 in under 4.5 seconds, and 780 lb-ft of torque. On paper, this truck has everything you need. The multi-flex midgate with pass-through combined with the multiflex tailgate gives over 10ft of bed utility, or you can leave the tailgate up and use a waterproof bed topper for a fantastic amount of lockable storage. That storage is in addition to a frunk (front trunk). The announced model will have up to 10,000 lbs of towing, and GM said they have plans to increase that to 20,000 lbs with future WT models. The four-wheel steering should make this truck a breeze to drive.

As we said, we are excited.

Exterior Styling

We like the exterior look of this truck. The front end is aggressive, and they tied the headlights together using a mean-looking led lighting system. In our opinion, it is the best-looking front end of any EV truck announced so far. The back end is a pretty standard Silverado look with additional accents around the taillights and the steps on the side of the bumper. The side styling is very reminiscent of the Avalanche with an extended c-pillar, and the accented wheel wells and roof make sure this vehicle’s profile will turn heads. The launch edition also included a panoramic sunroof that extends the entire width of the cabin and 24-inch aluminum wheels.

Interior Design

In the interior, the first thing you will notice is the infotainment and driver’s gauge screen. The layout is very evocating of the new Escalade’s interior screens. The two screens are almost connected and probably make it feel like you are in the cockpit of a fighter jet. There is a ton of storage like any Silverado, and the buttons are well laid out for everyday or work use. The only interior color is black, but we assume that will change once production ramps up. Additionally, this truck will use a right-handed lever to switch into gear, a surprise departure from the regular Silverado.

Charging devices, or pretty much anything, should be a breeze with tons of electrical outlets and plugs all over the inside and outside of the Silverado EV. Mary Barra even said you could power another EV or your house with the truck.

Reservations

It appears that the Launch Edition Silverado EV has already been fully reserved. However, the WT and RST models are still available, which should be a 2025 model year. Here are the steps to getting your reservation in. The starting MSRP of the WT will be $39,990 + DFC.

Step One: Follow this link and start your reservation. https://www.chevrolet.com/electric/silverado-ev/reservation

Step Two: Choose your dealer. We recommend using us as your dealer because we offer $2,500 off MSRP on your Silverado EV. That is a big deal when some dealers are asking way above MSRP for gas Silverados right now. Just lock in your guaranteed savings. Our zip code is 35967 if you are having trouble finding us.

Step Three: Give your information and a credit card to put down the refundable $100 deposit. This money is refundable if you decide you don’t want it, so we encourage our customers to reserve if they are on the fence. We have heard that orders will be fulfilled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Step Four: Confirm your information is correct and finalize your reservation.

Safety and Driver Assistant Features

GM is excited about their no-crash future. In their vision, cars and even helicopters drive themselves, and people can enjoy their time in their vehicle without having to actively drive. Today, that dream is still a dream, but Super Cruise is a current reality. The system can drive your Silverado EV hands-free on more than 200,000 miles of compatible roads in the US and Canada. Even if you don’t opt into Super Cruise, the Silverado EV will have automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist, forward collision alert, intellibeam high beam assist, and following distance indicator. As a result, the Silverado EV will probably be one of the safest trucks ever made. GM is even going the route of Tesla with over-air updates to make sure your vehicle is always as up-to-date as possible.

Charging, Range, and Batteries

Most of the information on the Silverado EV’s range and charging capabilities are subject to change. However, what we do know is promising. The Silverado EV should have a range of at least 400 miles and the ability to charge over 100 miles of range in around 10 minutes on public DC Fast Chargers. Not as easy as filling up your gas tank, but that is an impressive start. The Ultium batteries are said to have over a million miles of range, but there will be degradation over time with any lithium battery. We are hopeful that the Ultium batteries will outlast a gas engine and stay strong for many years to come. The Ultium system is modular, so if a battery pack starts going bad, we should be able to replace individual modules and lower replacement costs considerably.

We hope you are as excited about the Silverado EV as we are. In addition, GM also announced the Equinox EV and the Blazer EV if a truck is not your thing. You can see more information on them by clicking the link here.