Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado EV
Highlights
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2026 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
|
|
| 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
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2026 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
18 City / 21 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2026 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
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2026 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
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2026 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
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2026 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
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2026 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
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2026 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
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
730
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
220
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2026 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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