The Chevrolet Silverado has a long history as one of the toughest and most reliable pickup trucks on the market. It’s a powerhouse with a rugged, capable engine and plenty of exterior features to make every job a breeze. The new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV delivers everything drivers love about the classic Silverado — but with an electric twist. If you’re wondering whether an electric motor can deliver the same torque and horsepower that you get from a traditional gas-powered vehicle, the answer is easy: it can do better. Here’s some information from our experts at Huffines Chevrolet Lewisville about the ultra-powerful 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, including its engine specs.
How Much Power Does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Have?
With its all-electric powertrain, the commanding 2024 Chevy Silverado EV has a ton of oomph. This exceptional truck offers up to 785 pound-feet of torque and an astounding 754 horsepower with its Wide Open Watts feature, allowing the engine to operate at full capacity. It also harnesses the best engineering and design for a seamless electric drive using the Ultium electric platform.
All this power makes the Silverado EV a thrill to drive and propels it from zero to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. Besides being ultra-fast, it has an intelligent four-wheel-drive system distributing torque where the truck needs it most, while the available Four-Corner Air Ride Adaptive Suspension makes it the ultimate companion for work and play.
Silverado EV Towing Capacity
With up to 10,000 pounds of towing available, the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV has you covered no matter the size of your towing or hauling job. You also get lots of extra features that make towing a breeze, such as up to 14 cameras giving you a clear view all around the truck as you tow.
And if you need to haul things in the bed, the Silverado will give you tremendous flexibility. For instance, the gate has a remote control, loading steps, and an inner gate load-stop to prevent your second-tier items from sliding out of the bed. Also, the multiflex midgate behind the cabin means you can fit items up to 10 feet long.
How Far Can You Go?
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado has an impressive 400-mile electric vehicle range, much higher than most EVs on the market today. This exceptional distance means you can take your Silverado EV on a cross-country road trip without breaking a sweat. And since you can count on the Silverado’s batteries and engineering to get you to your destination, you won’t have to worry about stopping to charge or filling up with gas several times during a trip.
Moreover, the Silverado EV’s battery does more than operate your truck. For example, when the lights go out, you can use the Ultium Home feature to power your house for up to 21 days. This means you can use it to lower your electric bills or as a safety precaution in an emergency.
Are You Sure It’s Electric?
The all-new 2024 Chevy Silverado EV is fully electric, with several options for charging your truck. With a 240-volt Level 2 home charger, you can plug in for an overnight charge so your truck will be ready to go in the morning. But if you don’t have access to the 240-volt plug, you can use the optional 120-volt charger. While this may take a little longer, you can use it to juice up your truck when you’re in a pinch.
Along with charging your Silverado at home, you can also charge up on the road, just as you would stopping for gas. A fast-growing Level 3 charging network in the United States has made it much easier to make a quick stop-and-charge while on the road. Your Silverado EV will guide you to the nearest Level 3 charging station when it’s low, where you can get around 100 miles of range in just 10 minutes.
What Makes the 2024 Silverado EV a Great Truck?
So many features make the Silverado EV a great truck, including its design, power, and safety. Its excellent towing, handling, and capability make the Silverado EV a joy to take to your work site or on the trail. Then there are the interior comforts that Chevy designed to keep everyone in your truck cozy or cool inside the cabin. Advanced cabin tech allows you to control navigation, communications, and entertainment with just the touch of a finger or the sound of your voice.
But the new Silverado EV’s technology doesn’t stop with its infotainment center. It also includes Super Cruise, Chevy’s new self-driving aid. You can now use Super Cruise on over 400,000 roads in the U.S. and Canada, as it employs sensors and cameras to keep your vehicle in its lane. It makes driving simpler and more relaxing on long stretches of highway since you can change lanes and re-engage Super Cruise at will. Besides making it easier to navigate on long trips, Super Cruise increases your road safety with a steering wheel camera that monitors your alertness.
Your safety is a high priority for Chevy, which is why the Silverado EV comes fully equipped with a suite of features to keep you and your passengers safe. To enhance visibility on the road, the Silverado has intelligent high beams, LED headlights, and several cameras. Additional safety tech includes automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane-keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision alert, and a following distance indicator.
Get Your Electric Truck at Huffines Chevrolet Lewisville
Now you know everything about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. It’s a powerful, capable truck with enough bells and whistles to suit every driver. And whether you want it for work or play, the new electric Silverado will surely have everything you need. Learn more about the Silverado EV and other Chevy electric models to decide if an EV is right for you. When you’re ready to go electric, stop by our Huffines Chevrolet Lewisville dealership. From our extensive inventory to our top-notch vehicle service, we’re ready to help you with all your automotive needs.