After months of teases and speculation, Chevrolet took the wraps off its 2024 Silverado EV pickup truck. The long-awaited electric truck lands with impressive range of up to 400 miles, plenty of power, and neat features that improve its ability to do “truck stuff.” The $105,000 RST First Edition model sold out in 12 minutes, so we’re here to ask the question: Would you line up to buy one?
It’s all about the screens in the RST First Edition model. Chevrolet
Chevrolet will offer the truck in two trims at launch: A fleet-oriented WT (work truck) model and a consumer-friendly RST First Edition model. Chevy says it will eventually offer a fleet model with 20,000 pounds of max towing capacity. The WT model will launch first with 510 horsepower and 615 pound-feet of torque, which adds up to a towing capacity of 8,000 pounds and 1,200 pounds of payload. The RST trim offers a Wide Open Watts (WOW) Mode that bumps power to 664 ponies and 780 pound-feet of torque, which is good for a 0-60 mph time of just 4.5 seconds.
The RST model offers advanced features to make daily driving easier for the everyday buyer, including four-wheel steering, automatic adaptive air suspension, a 17-inch touchscreen and 11-inch gauge cluster, a 14-inch head-up display, and Super Cruise with trailering capability. An available onboard generator system can produce up to 10.2kW of power for equipment such as worksite power tools or campsite gear.
Preorders for the $105,000 RST First Edition sold out in just 12 minutes.Chevrolet
Both trucks come exclusively in crew cab format, and will offer an “eTrunk” where the engine bay would be in a traditional truck. The lockable, weatherproof compartment can carry a large suitcase, and adds to the Silverado EV’s already impressive interior storage. The RST’s center console can swallow more than seven gallons of gear, which is large enough to hold a small lunch cooler, according to Chevy. RST models are also available with GM’s excellent Multi-Flex tailgate, but there’s a new feature for the electric truck that its gas-powered counterparts don’t get: A Multi-Flex Midgate that opens the space between the cab and bed for carrying longer cargo. Using the function won’t interfere with use of the back seat, either, so the truck will still carry at least four people.
