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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado EV

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$37,200
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 15002026 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Starting MSRP
$37,200
$52,800
Towing Capacity
9,100 lbs
8,500 lbs
Bed Length
79 in
N/A
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4
Electric
MPGe
Not available
  • 75
  • / 61
Range
Not available
286 - 393 mi.
MPG
18 City / 21 Hwy
Not available
Battery Capacity
Not available
119 kWh
Horsepower
310 hp
Not available
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
2
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 15002026 Chevrolet Silverado EV
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
430 @ 3000
N/A
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
310 @ 5600
N/A
Displacement
2.7L/166
N/A
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4
Electric
Transmission Options
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 1-Speed A/T
  • Transmission Overdrive Switch
  • A/T
MPG
18 City / 21 Hwy
Not available
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 15002026 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Front Tire Size
255/70R17
LT265/70R18
Rear Tire Size
255/70R17
LT265/70R18
Spare Tire Size
255/70R17
LT225/65R18
Front Wheel Size
17 x 8 in
18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 8 in
18 x 8.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
17 x 8 in
18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 15002026 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Suspension Type - Front
Independent coil-over-shock
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Solid Axle
Independent
Axle Type - Front
N/A
N/A
Axle Type - Rear
N/A
N/A

Steering

Steering comparison
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 15002026 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
41 ft
44 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 15002026 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Front Head Room
43 in
42 in
Front Leg Room
45 in
45 in
Front Shoulder Room
66 in
65 in
Front Hip Room
61 in
62 in
Second Head Room
N/A
40 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
44 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
64 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
61 in
Wheelbase
127 in
146 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall
211 in
233 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
81 in
85 in
Height, Overall
76 in
78 in
Overhang, Front
N/A
36 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
51 in
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
8 in
8 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
79 in
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
71 in
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
51 in
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
22 in
N/A
Tailgate Width
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume
72 ft³
11 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
N/A
Passenger Capacity
3
5

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 15002026 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Maximum Trailering Capacity
9,100 lbs
8,500 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,250 lbs
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
9,000 lbs
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
910 lbs
850 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
9,100 lbs
8,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
14,000 lbs
16,600 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,412 lbs
N/A
As Spec'd Payload
2,412 lbs
N/A
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,288 lbs
N/A
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
0 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
24 gal
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,500 lbs
N/A
Curb Weight
4,288 lbs
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,700 lbs
9,900 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,675 lbs
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
2,613 lbs
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 15002026 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 15002026 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Bluetooth®
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 15002026 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
730
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
220
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 15002026 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 x 1.18 in
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.6 x 0.79 in
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is cheaper than the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV with a $37,200 starting MSRP versus a $52,800 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.

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