Author Topic: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV WT, First Drive (Read 19649 times)

Ontariodriver · « **on:** January 05, 2022, 11:02:35 am »

https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/a38664894/chevy-electric-silverado-reservations/

Um, seems like a marketing ploy to me, just show us it already. GM is taking orders at 1pm.

GM is taking a different approach to F150, using a platform that fits all.

https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g35832149/electric-vehicle-platforms/

EV-Light · « **Reply #1 on:** January 05, 2022, 11:58:27 am »

Looks like a Hummer to me, even the rear section is the same….

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OliverD · « **Reply #2 on:** January 05, 2022, 12:16:11 pm »

I don't see this being anywhere nearly as successful as the Lightning. Ford was very smart to make the Lightning as just another variation of the F-150. That brings costs down thanks to parts sharing and economies of scale, and it also helps consumer acceptance. It also allows Ford to offer a work-grade trim-level at a reasonable price ($40k USD!).

JohnnyMac · « **Reply #3 on:** January 05, 2022, 12:23:58 pm »

LOL, the top trim is going to be $120K, and I'm unsure if that's CAD or USD. Who in their right mind is going to buy that?

For me, if I want an electric truck I'd be going with the Lightning or Rivian, and maybe the Cyber Truck if it ever is made. I can't see how Chevy will be able to make this successful. It's okay to make the GMC Hummer 6 figures as that's considered a premium product, having a Chevy Silverado at that price will not work in my opinion.

ktm525 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 05, 2022, 12:26:01 pm »

Someone shaved an Avalanche or gen1 Ridgeline!

Meanwhile out west we have been near or above capacity on the current electrical grid setting new records each day. What happens when I plug in at ye old supercharger and there is no juice to be had? What will it be like in 5 years when all this wave of E cars hit the road? Burn some coal to make up the difference?

Hannibalsmith · « **Reply #5 on:** January 05, 2022, 12:34:20 pm »

Quote from: JohnnyMac on January 05, 2022, 12:23:58 pm

LOL, the top trim is going to be $120K, and I'm unsure if that's CAD or USD. Who in their right mind is going to buy that?

For me, if I want an electric truck I'd be going with the Lightning or Rivian, and maybe the Cyber Truck if it ever is made. I can't see how Chevy will be able to make this successful. It's okay to make the GMC Hummer 6 figures as that's considered a premium product, having a Chevy Silverado at that price will not work in my opinion.

WT version is suppose to be $40,000 US

revalations · « **Reply #6 on:** January 05, 2022, 12:36:39 pm »

Much like the Avalanche.
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/01/this-is-the-2024-chevy-silverado-ev/

Ontariodriver · « **Reply #7 on:** January 05, 2022, 12:40:15 pm »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EkTT-1-Jh4 <--Video

The Electric Chevy Silverado. I rather the F150

Live reveal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8j6M0-JRnk

revalations · « **Reply #8 on:** January 05, 2022, 01:18:04 pm »

Starts at $39k. Pretty nice. I like it better than the Ford. The mid gate idea worked really well in the old avalanche trucks.

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Blueprint · « **Reply #9 on:** January 05, 2022, 01:31:17 pm »

Top trim listed at 107k USD, while complete Lighting pricing recently came out - the Platinum trim is 97k USD, options can probably balance the gap.

Better res pic: (edit: this blue truck is the top-trim RST)

Blueprint · « **Reply #10 on:** January 05, 2022, 01:33:17 pm »

Interior by a Decepticon design team:

Blueprint · « **Reply #11 on:** January 05, 2022, 01:35:38 pm »

Quote from: revalations on January 05, 2022, 01:18:04 pm

Starts at $39k. Pretty nice. I like it better than the Ford. The mid gate idea worked really well in the old avalanche trucks.

Convenience most short-bed trucks lack, and this will be a very different feature / advantage in the Chevy vs Ford bragging wars:

Blueprint · « **Reply #12 on:** January 05, 2022, 01:41:10 pm »

Trail Boss trim revealed (aka fob's eventual Ridgeline replacement

) :

Blueprint · « **Reply #13 on:** January 05, 2022, 02:29:47 pm »

Quote from: wongpong on January 05, 2022, 02:23:39 pm

will it have heated seats?

Eventually!

bridgecity · « **Reply #14 on:** January 05, 2022, 03:04:22 pm »

Holy

that dash is ugly. Mid-gate would be very useful though. Modern day avalanche.

PJungnitsch · « **Reply #15 on:** January 05, 2022, 03:08:38 pm »

Agree mid-gate is a great idea.

Funny how they felt the need to keep the tall grill/hood

Blueprint · « **Reply #16 on:** January 05, 2022, 03:12:38 pm »

Quote from: PJungnitsch on January 05, 2022, 03:08:38 pm

Funny how they felt the need to keep the tall grill/hood

At least there's a frunk in there

Ontariodriver · « **Reply #17 on:** January 05, 2022, 10:05:48 pm »

Quote from: Blueprint on January 05, 2022, 01:35:38 pm

Quote from: revalations on January 05, 2022, 01:18:04 pm
Starts at $39k. Pretty nice. I like it better than the Ford. The mid gate idea worked really well in the old avalanche trucks.

Convenience most short-bed trucks lack, and this will be a very different feature / advantage in the Chevy vs Ford bragging wars:

me_2 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 05, 2022, 10:13:02 pm »

Quote from: Blueprint on January 05, 2022, 01:33:17 pm

Interior by a Decepticon design team:

My first reading was "Deception design team"

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #19 on:** January 06, 2022, 08:17:55 am »

The range of this EV is more than what my 5.3l gets now