The Silverado EV WT Is GREAT - Except One MAJOR Flaw (The Price)

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Back in late 2022 we had a chance to drive GM's first all-electric pickup truck to be built on the Ultium platform: the Hummer EV pickup truck.
We weren't... all that impressed, and since then, we've been eagerly awaiting the chance to drive other GM EV pickups built on the same platform.
But for various... reasons... we haven't had a chance to yet. Until we realized during a trip last week that we could hire one from the local Hertz rental location.
So we did. And here's our impressions of the Silverado EV WT - the work-oriented version of the Chevrolet Silverado EV (and the one that GM isn't too keen on journalists driving).
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00:00 - Introduction
01:55 - Editorial Notes...
04:25 - SIlverado EV - where it sits
05:33 - Missing features
08:14 - No mid-gate
09:02 - Positive first impressions
10:29 - Restricted sales problems
11:56 - Regen braking and cogging
13:24 - Onstar
13:57 - Charging
16:04 - Handling
19:42 - Interior space
21:00 - Steering capabilities
22:00 - On-board power
22:45 - Vibrating bottoms
23:32 - What we wish this had...
24:32 - In-Cab Climate
25:25 - Who is it for?
26:29 - The real challenge: Price
29:32 - Thanks, and Goodbye!
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Art and Animation: Erin Carlie
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@gregduhon5510 15 күн бұрын

This is exactly what I want to see on the dealers lot. I don't always need all the bells and whistles .

@transportevolved 15 күн бұрын

But at a lower price, right? We loved it, but for the sticker price… no.

@gregduhon5510 15 күн бұрын

Based on that sticker price, I will not own one of these anytime soon 😯!

@DevAnubis 15 күн бұрын

@@gregduhon5510 everyone complains about EV prices AND deflation like... You know the latter is somebody else's problem and helps everybody else out with the first problem, right? I could easily see those things loosing half their value as fleet workhorses in 3 years and going onto the resale market as the base warranties expire.

@kensmith5694 15 күн бұрын

@@transportevolved For a lot of people it is simply too big. A smaller truck would need a lot less battery to get the range. The guy who cuts my grass drives a pickup about 2/3rds the size each dimension and pulls a trailer loaded up with the gear he uses mostly at other stops. He doesn't need anything bigger as far as I can see.

@robertkirchner7981 14 күн бұрын

I'd like to see a "utility grade" trim level on all vehicles.

@ab-tf5fl 15 күн бұрын

On the topic of range...I think the idea being the giant battery is that it's needed to achieve a 200'ish mile range while towing, which is generally viewed as a minimum acceptable value for road trips. Which is fine, but not everybody who needs a truck needs to tow those kinds of distances, so it shouldn't be the only option. For instance, a landscaper who works in a city needs a truck that can tow, but they don't need a truck that can tow 200 miles on one charge; there is definitely a huge gap in the EV market for cheaper pickup trucks with smaller batteries. (I read somewhere that such a truck actually is for sale in China, but not in the U.S.). For a business operator, the decision about what truck to buy is purely financial; an EV truck either saves enough money on fuel compared to a gas/diesel truck to offset its purchase cost over a reasonable timeline, or it doesn't, and a very high purchase price makes the decision to go electric much harder to financially justify.

@Brimstonewolf 14 күн бұрын

Yeah there's a Maxus truck from China you can buy in the UK, Modern Heroes is leasing one for a year to see what it's like even though he has little real use for a pickup truck, if you're curious about it you could check out his channel.

@DAVIDTATLITUG 8 күн бұрын

It's not the the only option but she never mentioned that . I'm with you that it's in the towing, the winter and you need the power if you are going to use the energy from the truck to power tools all day. Also with fleets, the less often you need to charge lowers the number of chargers you need in the yard when it comes in at night.

@scilamaccagno2206 15 күн бұрын

Thanks to you and your team for all of your videos!

@transportevolved 15 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and support!

@DonaldDrake-hl2fb 15 күн бұрын

Excellent news and commentary as always. Keep them coming

@hellcat1988 15 күн бұрын

Most ev are cars with battery packs. GM decided they were going to make a battery pack with wheels.

@drive-channel1834 9 күн бұрын

Battery Pack on wheels, with some computers controlling the EDM's, yup, perfect. Now we need a real fast charging tech to further speed up the charging time. 10 minutes 0-100%. 7 minutes 10-80%, 700 miles range.

@SnappyWasHere 6 күн бұрын

I just picked up my 4wt yesterday as a private non fleet sale. The range is just what the world needs. Drive all day somewhere then charge overnight. I have a 400 mile trip Monday and am so excited!

@pjonesmoody 15 күн бұрын

What a cool truck. I appreciate the simplicity.

@andrewcoleman6316 15 күн бұрын

My main concern is that GM does not seem to want to sell many of these trucks. They are only making 500 per quarter, and delayed construction of a new ev truck factory...but they did find a way to buy back 10 billion in stock for their shareholders...

@steven4315 13 күн бұрын

Seems the problem is Ultium battery supply. The good news is the Tennessee Ultium plant seems to be ramping up quicker than the Ohio Ultium plant. GM resumed Brightdrop production 1 April after a 6 month pause due to a battery shortage.

@matthewhuszarik4173 3 күн бұрын

They will be lucky to sell 500 a year.

@nancymathisen9707 15 күн бұрын

I paid a $100 refundable reservation fee as soon as they opened. The starting price was projected to be around $39,000.00 at the time. What I really want is a small, efficient pickup with heated seats and steering wheel. Maybe someday. Until then I’ll plan on driving my 2017 Bolt.

@robertkirchner7981 14 күн бұрын

Cut half the roof off your Bolt: El Boltamino!

@drive-channel1834 9 күн бұрын

Chevy Boltorado EV, crew cab, 6ft bed standard. 8ft bed available, with GM's new adaptive wheelbase technology, telescopic chassis for the adjustable bed length.

@karenlundy8189 14 күн бұрын

I love the backdrop of the 405 south. Feels very real and like I'm home. I can feel myself in the car much moreso than watching lovely curated snowy mountains.

@greatpix 15 күн бұрын

If you're into cars of any type then Orange County is almost like heaven. I saw the area you were driving in go from orange groves and little two lane roads in the '60s to what you see in this video. BTW, you weren't too far from where Orange County International Raceway was located. (There's a bit of car trivia for you.) I'm so lame, I get excited that you were driving through my old neighborhood in Irvine. I retired out of state for money reasons but if I could afford to go back I'd do so in a split second.

@thebigdoghimself 15 күн бұрын

GM is seeing the sales of full-size trucks disintegrate before their eyes. The only thing saving them is fleet sales right now. I agree that this should be readily available to consumers, people sre tired of the 80k and higher priced trucks.

@gmv0553 15 күн бұрын

GM sold 45,000 more trucks then Ford in the first quarter of 2024! You are blowing hit air with no substance!

@rossr6616 14 күн бұрын

I'm seeing new Chevy trucks all over the place right now...

@kelviskelvis7140 15 күн бұрын

The reservation holders have model year 2025 availability. That seems to be the timing for consumer orders opening up for this WT for non-fleet customers. This looks like a winner in the pick up segment.

@searcey 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for pointing out the prices. Many reviewers and KZfaqrs have forgotten how most people can’t afford 50k+ vehicles. I need a work truck and love EVs but can afford all these 80-120k trucks.

@lovswr 14 күн бұрын

Your honesty & frankness as exemplified by your comment, at 11:50, is what keeps me coming back. Also, yours is one of the first dedicated EV channels I subscribed too. I hope you never change. Kudos.

@transportevolved 14 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@rifterzc 15 күн бұрын

An interesting truck, thanks for the first look.

@wolfgangpreier9160 15 күн бұрын

Half the size, half the weight, half the price and it may sell.

@howardlaflamme1255 12 күн бұрын

I've been a Tundra fan boy ever since I bought my 04 with 260000 miles. It now has almost 280000 miles on it. Love the rear window rolling all the way down. That being said, other than being a uni-body truck (meaning the bed is physically part of the cab and can not be removed without the cab), it is pretty much everything I look for in a truck. Basic, reliable and tough.

@bobbyfaison1901 15 күн бұрын

It's far too much truck for 90% of people who use trucks. Same can be said about all the trucks on the road unfortunately. Everyone really just needs a 2 door truck with like a 6-8ft bed, and even that's more than most people who own trucks need. That being said this truck rocks for anyone who tows often.

@AnonymousFreakYT 15 күн бұрын

I wish Hyundai would come out with a Santa Cruz EV, or Subaru a Baja EV, or Ford a Maverick EV. Something compact and car-size, but with a bed for carrying things too big for a hatchback or "dirty" like mulch/gravel; and with at least a 4000 lb tow capacity. I'd buy one of those in a heartbeat. Because there are times I *DO* need to do things that need a pickup, but even my current Rivian R1T is oversize for much of that use. (Although I have hauled multiple loads of mulch/gravel, and a 10' conference table that wouldn't fit in a Maverick/Baja/Santa Cruz-size, the table was a "once in a decade" situation that I could rent another vehicle for, and the mulch/gravel could be done by splitting half pickup-bed, half trailer, or just taking multiple trips.)

@rabbytca 14 күн бұрын

I agree with you, there should be space for securing ones tools and being able to carry supplies in the accessible back area. Having to place one's work tools inside the cab so thieves can do window shopping and be able to carry construction supplies in the back just seems like an expense that is rather hard to justify in a work vehicle. Or alternatively having to drag around a trailer because after placing a job box in the back one has no space for a lawn mower or anything more than a couple rolls of tar paper is turning them into just another RV vehicle for a rich family needing space for the kids in the back while towing the holiday trailer to the next campsite.

@Brimstonewolf 14 күн бұрын

Honestly most people who use trucks for work actually need a van. Nikki mentioned municipal fleets in the video but here (UK) municipal pickups are transit crew cabs with beds (usually with cage) on the rear and most contractors use vans of various sizes with anyone who needs a bed usually opting again for a van derived truck because basicly none of them need any offroad capability a van can't handle. Work pickups here are generally the preserve of farming, construction, and other industries that actually need the ability to reach something off the beaten path. Nearly every pickup you see in the city here is someone with an office job and a fragile self image.

@darmou 15 күн бұрын

I think the thing that's missing here is the towing ability, it halves your range hence the larger battery, certainly if you need to tow an RV with an EV, this is the one to do it.

@ab-tf5fl 15 күн бұрын

Towing ability is probably why the Silverado EV has such a large battery. With the 1 mi/kWh you can generally expect while towing, 200 kWh equates to a 200-mile towing range, which, while much less than gas/diesel, is still much better than the electric competition; the Cybertruck and Lighting truck, for example, don't get nearly the towing range that the Silverado does.

@fredricgrethel1717 15 күн бұрын

Price is a deal breaker. We have to get decent range, moderate equipment vehicles to market before EVs can truly succeed

@kensmith5694 15 күн бұрын

I think even "moderate equipment" may be taken by many to be more than is needed. Climate controls are needed. A radio is sort of needed. I can't think of any more that really need to be part of the car. Everyone has a cell phone these days. There is no need to reproduce the navigation software you can have on a cell phone. They can just provide a place to put a cellphone holder.

@fjalics 14 күн бұрын

It has a huge battery. This truck tows better than any other currently available EV truck.

@Neojhun 14 күн бұрын

Price is the only deal breaker. The rest you stated has already been achieved.

@Quickicecarreviews123 14 күн бұрын

Yes I’m glad to see yall review the Silverado!!! I want one so badly lol. Seen other reviews but stoked to see yall!!!

@LakeLake123 13 күн бұрын

Great overview! Thanks

@paulbinmo 13 күн бұрын

Awesome review!! 😊

@stevenbalderstone709 14 күн бұрын

Superb review!

@5252085 2 күн бұрын

Just bought this truck in Black. I pick it up on Monday!

@eddyer2 15 күн бұрын

I’m here for the “enabling”, thank you for your content!!! 🎉

@MarlinMay 15 күн бұрын

I'm not a business owner so I'm asking this from a lack of knowledge. As a tangible, capital expense, wouldn't depreciation count in the truck's favor as far as cost goes?

@danielmcalpine3416 14 күн бұрын

nice work great info

@drive-channel1834 9 күн бұрын

This WT is the best Silverado EV, IMO, for the many reasons you've mentioned in the video. Now one thing that's a bit more subjective: IMO this WT interior with rectangular center display and rectangular driver's display is also better than the RS or RST or whatever with those weirdly-shaped overstyled displays.

@chrisbailey5055 15 күн бұрын

The best way of saying "I do not need a pick-up truck" without saying it.

@reru_personal 12 күн бұрын

This helped me put into perspective why Aptera has so many different battery sizes. So people who what the range can pay for it, but if you know your got going far, you can get a much cheaper one with less range.

@briannickel5131 15 күн бұрын

They gave it a humongous battery so that it would have decent towing range.

@AnonymousFreakYT 15 күн бұрын

Yep. If you truly need the long towing range, the extra cost is probably worth it. If you don't need it, there's always the 3WT (which still has an impressive just-shy-of-400mi-range when not towing.)

@owenturnbull6424 14 күн бұрын

One of your best reviews ever! I really like the simplicity of the truck, less stuff to break and adds to the life of the truck. If GM reduced the price to a competitive level, they could sell loads of them.

@ejt3708 9 күн бұрын

26:56 You're giving Ma Barra the Benefit of the Doubt again. The simple answer (parsimony) is that legacy OEMs (esp. their dealers) don't like EVs. I did a quick calculation on 131kwh of the new CATL batteries (only) for the Lightning. It came out to $11k. Call it double that for the Silver. Add another $20k for the rest of the truck (hey come on - what is it?) and it comes to a reasonable $42k, not much higher than the price they started with. So the answer is simple: GM doesn't want to sell EVs. They will gouge and pretend there is no demand, but that's nonsense. And if a contractor needs to tow, they don't need to worry about range. Load it up with even more battery I say.

@christophers707 15 күн бұрын

"work truck" with no single cab long bed? what work can it really do

@greatpix 15 күн бұрын

Adjusting for inflation the 1997 Chevrolet S-10 EV would cost $65,636 today. So maybe the sticker shock of the new truck isn't quite so bad.

@AnonymousFreakYT 15 күн бұрын

The late '90s EVs were absolutely acknowledged to be ridiculously high priced more as "technology demonstrators" than "full production cars." That's also why nearly all of the manufacturers of them tried to only lease out the vehicles at lower-than-full-sale-price rather than sell them outright. Similar to Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell vehicles - they really want you to lease them, not buy them, and they cost WAAAAY too much when bought outright.

@greatpix 15 күн бұрын

@@AnonymousFreakYT The same is going on today. In fact last month you could lease a Hyundai Ionic 6 for $239 a month, without having to put down $3,000-$4,000. They were practically giving them away.

@benjamindbarr 14 күн бұрын

The wt excites me a ton... it's too big for what I want but if the used prices follow all other EVs I might just have to trade my bolt for one of these in a few years

@louisjov 10 күн бұрын

Cool that they made an EV version of the classic Avalanche

@MTNRanger 15 күн бұрын

You also need to consider winter and towing range reduction for a fleet work truck. Even at $80k, the maintenance and fuel cost savings should be attractive to fleet owners.

@Northern-Don 13 күн бұрын

I’m with a small road building company, we’ve bought two that we should be receiving in June and will most likely be following that with at least 3 more. We’re expecting 10’s of thousands in fuel savings.

@keithmiller4168 14 күн бұрын

Nice reflective short look. And your mild but pervading self deprecation is just what I like to hear 😁🙏

@dennisalexanderreilly8624 14 күн бұрын

Fantastic review, people would buy this if Chevy actually could understand how diverse its customer base is and market to us.

@lattelandlatteland 11 күн бұрын

good and straightforward review. I can't see any reason to buy this over a Rivian - except for range. 450 miles is great. The price of ~$80k is way too much. Rivian needs only more range, and then lesser prices. This is waay too expensive for what you get.

@5ervicemonkey 15 күн бұрын

Of course a pack the size of 3 normal electric cars will charge at 3 times the power. And as I’m a former Elon fan, your objection to the charge port on the left rear made me grin. ❤-U!

@sirgardensalot 15 күн бұрын

I know that one of the large portable toilet companies in Washington State I just took delivery of their EV Silverado and now they have to kit them out with their pump tailgate lift the people who will been using them have already had the chargers installed at their house it' will be very interesting to see how it works out they do a lot of the cost in savings in gas alone could be incredible for a company and one of the gas trucks does about 180 miles a day one thing I didn't understand why they do not have fast chargers at a company yard

@tonespeaks 15 күн бұрын

@sirgardensalot Fast Chargers are not cheap to install, plus many only have CCS adapters when NACS is coming soon. So many they are waiting for NACS to take the plunge. The other issue is getting the Transformers installed for Fast charging... there is a backlog.

@jamesphillips2285 15 күн бұрын

To add to what tonespeaks said: "slow" charging at home is easier on the battery anyway. Though the 200kWh battery is getting close to the limit of what you can comfortably charge overnight with an L2 7.7kW EVSE (240V, 32A (40A derated 20%)). (200kWh)/(7.7kW)=26 hours to fully charge. Though charging 30-80% should be about half that time (13 hours).

@rossr6616 14 күн бұрын

Chevy would probably limit charge rate and SOC to 80% anyways!

@VolkerHett 14 күн бұрын

@@jamesphillips2285 Can't you get 3 phase AC for a business in the US? A 3 phase 400V 16A outlet for a wall box is almost standard for home and EV owners here in Germany. Several 400V 32A outlets in a workshop are not unusual.

@jamesphillips2285 14 күн бұрын

@@VolkerHett The J-1772 port does not support 3 phase power. If you have access to 3 phase power: it is better to use a DC fast charger.

@beanapprentice1687 13 күн бұрын

I think another flaw is that they don’t offer it as a single row truck. With the same or similar wheelbase but only 2 seats, it could have a massive bed and be way more practical in a lot of work-related scenarios.

@Quickicecarreviews123 14 күн бұрын

Ouch sorry about the sunburn!!🥵

@BarryObaminable 12 күн бұрын

It would be interesting if you can add a paddle later. i do love the paddle for slowing down. Its one more time i dont need to move foot over to the brake. Maybe we can just add a button to the back of the steering wheel spoke I think the paddle is just great. it allows you to guess when to let off the gas to slow for a light.. but if you underestimate. just use the paddle for extra stopping power.

@onenickthomas 10 күн бұрын

28:50 I would argue that this battery is the size that it is, because that's its differentiator between it and the Pro Lightning. That is to say, it can tow, a lot, without the fleet operators really having to think about it.

@darrenthul7088 14 күн бұрын

On my second tesla won't buy another until 400 plus mile range thank you Chevy finally range I can't wait to get one 450 mile real range I'm so happy

@kensmith5694 15 күн бұрын

If someone made a KISS EV car that fit my needs, I would already have bought it. I hope next years models have one. The climate controls need to be knobs and buttons because I change them while I drive and find them by feel. The same goes for the controls on the radio. I want a real spare tire as I go off of paved roads from time to time. I need ground clearance that is good for poorly maintained and unpaved roads. Something the size of a Subaru Impreza is about right in total size. If I need to carry an 8 foot 2x4, I should be able to fit it between the hatch and the dashboard. 300 miles of range is about right. AWD would be nice. 0-60 time doesn't really matter 35MPH to freeway speed does matter a bit

@markthomasson5077 13 күн бұрын

No bells n whistles….great.

@bigboxofstuff 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for the first drive review! I hope Chevy starts making these for regular consumers, I think it would do them well to do so. As always great episode!

@Thatdavemarsh 14 күн бұрын

Half full on a 200kwh battery is a lot of 8-11kw charger time to bring it back to full every day.

@Thatdavemarsh 14 күн бұрын

Wow, that truck has been de-contented! That part line on the steering wheel says it all.

@karlInSanDiego 15 күн бұрын

Really glad you rode the Fuell bikes. Yes, utility cycling requires sun gear here in SoCal. This year I bought a Ridge wool hoodie that is a sustainable, sun protective covering top that even extends over the back of your hands. More retro movement to prepare for the hot future. Light weight wool woven for sun protection will wick your sweat and has natural anti-stink built in. So you don't have to wash after every wear. I know that will sound gross to most, but it's a Climate Emergency, so time to get out of our comfort zone. Unlike this 200+ kWh EV truck which is squarely trying to stay in everyone's comfort zone at the expense of becoming an even less sustainable EV.

@alittleofthisnthat5665 14 күн бұрын

Good video. 3wt has 393 miles of range vs 4wt which has 450. Remember these are just like intended to be work truck so even though they may not use the range, the idea is they will be powering up alot of equipment or sites or both Also remember it gets the $7500 point of sale tax credit and theres no ompararison based on range/price to the Ford/Rivian or the Cybertruck

@michigandon 15 күн бұрын

Pretty much exactly what I'm looking for! But for that kinda coin? Might as well get an R1T instead.

@AnonymousFreakYT 15 күн бұрын

While I absolutely love my Rivian (that I paid less for than this truck thanks to pre-price-increase locked in pricing) having the extra range when towing would be nice. I've never been truly stranded while towing with my R1T, but I have had to slow to 45 MPH in 55-60 MPH zones a few times to make the gap between charging stations. Having double the towing range would make it effectively the same as towing with my old diesel F-250, where my body's need to stop was the primary driver of refueling stops. But I also love the more luxury-level features of the R1T that the Chevy "Work Truck" series don't have. To get those, I'd have to upgrade to the "consumer" RST, which is *WAAAAAY* more expensive. (For me, it was originally a toss-up between the Rivian and an Extended Range Ford F-150 Lightning PRO; but Ford both increased the price before I was able to order, and made it so that consumers couldn't by the Extended Range PRO, which ruled it out, as I would have had to spend more than the price of the Rivian to get the larger battery, while getting far less amenities. If Ford had offered ER PRO, and my dealer hadn't screwed up my reservation, delaying my purchase opportunity by 9 months, I'd probably have a Lightning instead of a Rivian.)

@daviddill5227 12 күн бұрын

When you have 400 or so mile range, you can tow things, especially in cold weather situations without running out of energy.

@Quickicecarreviews123 14 күн бұрын

Interesting about the vibration of relevant butt cheek sides. That’s a good idea instead of only having a light or the beeping. More options or variety is so good!!!

@alantupper4106 15 күн бұрын

Shame about the price, indeed. I have to wonder what the specs of two "Ranger-sized" trucks made with the same amount of battery would be. Surely they'd surpass the S-10, and at a price point far more accessible to independent work truck drivers. Thanks for such a comprehensive off-the-cuff review!

@jamanjeval 15 күн бұрын

I agree about the price but disagree that the battery is over spec. If it were just a bus to move workers to a job site, then yes. But as a work truck, it will likely be towing, carrying heavy loads, or be used as a power source. Additionally with batteries that are sensitive to charging over 80% for fear of degradation, it’s only fair to consider this as the practical full charge. Where I live, corrosion from road salt destroys vehicles before they wear out. This is true even for pickups. I wonder if any considerations were made by Chevy to address this weakness on such an expensive vehicle.

@daniele4568 14 күн бұрын

If they had made an EV S10, with 250 miles of range, for a reasonable price, it would have sold like crazy.

@Pottery4Life 14 күн бұрын

Great talk on a first drive. Thank you. Now, about that Mid-gate. (thing) As a pick-up owner/user for that last 40 years, I can say with a great deal of confidence that the idea of "whatever-it-is-that-is-in-the-back" can now easily penetrate the occupied area of the cabin during a quick or abrupt stop is absolutely ridiculous. Or am I not understanding something? "No problem. The 2x4's will fit when I open the mid gate" Am I getting this right? If that is true, then I know why that is NOT a feature on a work/utility truck.

@Pottery4Life 14 күн бұрын

When the Mid-gate is opened, does it and the back seat form a bulkhead against the backs of the front seats?

@KalleSWBeck 11 күн бұрын

My local dealer has a mach e lease deal 39 months 289 a month 6k down and 7,500 miles a year. I’m very tempted

@kennethjoseph4227 11 күн бұрын

It's likely a 3WT as I didn't think any rental companies got the 4WT. If it's indicating 450 @ 100% it should be 4WT. 3WT should industry around 400 @ 100%. I have a 4WT right now and am getting an RST next week 😊

@golfish8589 14 күн бұрын

Put a topper on it. Take put the back window. Cut out the metal and make your own mid-gate. Build a cave down the center of the bed3.5ft wide and 18" high. You can pull over any time and put your legs in the cave while the rest of the bed is fully loaded with camping/vacation gear and sleep with heat or a/c

@BensEcoAdvntr 14 күн бұрын

Hoping you were in southern California to review the Chevrolet Equinox EV? That's of great interest to me

@Goni983 12 күн бұрын

Im not sure if this is Chevy's answer to the F150 as it is more so the answer to their future F350 Lightening whenever that comes out lol this truck is massive especially when it comes to actual towing power. The deep bed mode and no frills setup makes this is a real EV work truck. No offense to Lightening owners this is just a different category of truck I'd say.

@rogerhall559 11 күн бұрын

I bought a 2018 work truck (F150) for $18,500. End of the year discounted.

@jimlamparty3502 14 күн бұрын

Have my 19.2kw level 2 waiting and ready for mine. Will trade in MYLR and Maverick Hybrid xlt

@peter-hr1gl 14 күн бұрын

I agree with you that even for regular vehicles, there needs to be EV variants that still provide tactile buttons, switches, etc., but simply has an EV drivetrain. I don't need all the bells and whistles that even ICE vehicles have these days. I also want to control regen braking MYSELF and not have the vehicle do it (unless I want it too). Old school for sure in many ways, but that's a market segment the EV manufacturers are neglecting to support. I do like the fact it has a big battery and ton of range. The trick there is to make the battery pack affordable for that size.

@DrKellieOwczarczak 14 күн бұрын

Yeah, I wish I could get hold of one. A 3WT would be the absolute perfect farm truck for how we are using our truck.

@Pottery4Life 13 күн бұрын

As for battery size and range, I use an F250 for work that I load with a stupid amount of weight and then hook up a heavy trailer for work around the PNW. I like this "closer to a work truck" Silverado. Not a hyper-stylized gadget mobile! Now. Full bed + extended cab. Less like a car.

@robertkirchner7981 15 күн бұрын

Any chance you'll be able to review the Ultium Equinox soon?

@transportevolved 15 күн бұрын

We weren’t invited on the press launch. And we’re pretty sure it took place in a state we can’t go :(

@robertkirchner7981 14 күн бұрын

@@transportevolved Ugh. Hopefully a local owner will lend you theirs before too long.

@JonathanRootD 13 күн бұрын

Price seems right after 2 years depreciation.

@zigadabooga 14 күн бұрын

The Cybertruck AWD (post founders series) will seem cheap in comparison.

@user-yi8uu1du3b 15 күн бұрын

Maybe a work vehicle with power outlets need a battery size for the power delivery rather than driving range. Hence the number of outlets.

@AnonymousFreakYT 14 күн бұрын

On the price front - I wonder what fleet discounts they're offering? Maybe the list price is high, but they offer huge fleet discounts?

@Thatdavemarsh 14 күн бұрын

As an operator, I can’t see anyone making the business case for a 80k work truck. The 20-30k delta to a basic version is a lot of fuel and maintenance. A lot. 80k is Denali range.

@ozo1010 12 күн бұрын

i need this truck in a single cab , 8ft bed configuration , you know a work truck.

@fynfynsidian1870 9 күн бұрын

I watched a Silverado RST driven by a media team charge up peaked at 329kWh at 30% SoC on an EA 350 kWh charger

@canis9178 9 күн бұрын

I would love to buy one of these if the price was more reasonable.

@shawncell1247 12 күн бұрын

that's what i want in a truck plane jane , and i like time tested buttons same wiper switch same headlight switch low to the ground round steering wheel

@kevtheobald 15 күн бұрын

Those who have tried this truck have all been positive. The price is the biggest issue. It seems like GM focused on making a truck that us good without a major focus on cost. I am guessing they just want to know they can build an electric truck that works well and then put more focus on cost savings. I applaud GM for building a practical electric truck, but it feels like their electric development team needs to up their game so they can shrink that battery pack. Just stuffing a bigger battery to get better range feels a little lazy. I am sure they work very hard, but that battery size is so far above others it seems like a weakness. That large battery pack and just being such a new vehicle for GM is probably why they are not pushing this hard right now. If they suddenly ramped up to 250,000 units annual production I bet they could not get the batteries they need and because of their design/soec choices, the costs are insanely high, thus not selling a ton of these is their goal right now because it would bankrupt GM otherwise.

@jamesphillips2285 15 күн бұрын

A single row version with an 8 foot bed and 100kWh battery would probably sell like hotcakes for the right price.

@ondago2 12 күн бұрын

On GM cars you can almost always turn off those but seat vibrations in the Setup menus.

@matthewhuszarik4173 3 күн бұрын

How big of a market do they think there is for $100k trucks?

@bellshooter 14 күн бұрын

Yeah, a 120 kWh base battery would be a great option for many businesses.

@samijokinen9246 15 күн бұрын

Lots of cabin comforts listed for a "work" truck. Price, max load, bed size, towing weight, charging speed, range and unknown durability vs Hilux for example.

@golfish8589 14 күн бұрын

I wish you had compared the wt to the lightning rather than the Hummer

@CrissaKentavr 14 күн бұрын

I think you oversell manual gates and hatches; power hatches can reduce the torque and wear that a gate can take. A small motor can have just the right leverage to pop ice or latch it more securely.

@transportevolved 14 күн бұрын

Pretty sure the cost of a manual latch that relies on mechanical components is far less to replace than a fancy electrical one.... - Nikki.

@CrissaKentavr 14 күн бұрын

I keep hoping they'll show up at my local dealership. They know I want one and have a budget; GM said it'd be $40k... Yeah. Maybe. I don't need a high range or power.

@who2u333 14 күн бұрын

A fully manual EV is what I want. I dislike the auto open/close hatches, and coworkers Model X has automatic doors. Those are even more annoying in that they fight you to open them because of the open/close motor. Just reduce the cost and delete the auto open/close doors, and electric seats. IMO From the reviews I have seen of this vehicle, including this one and Kyle's, this is the most compelling of the BEV pickups to me.

@slamdvw 14 күн бұрын

appeasing the algorithm... "1 pedal mode" my car ( Bolt EV ) has it, I don't like it... not a deal breaker. All manual stuff... again, not a deal breaker. Looks like the Tesla 500 on the highway, looking out the window, saw half a dozen or so.

@jimmyers4890 15 күн бұрын

Having Regen paddles is kind of redundant and an unnecessary expense. If you want to adjust the amount of Regen you do it by adjusting the accelerator pedal. Your foot is already there making adjustments to your speed why not use it to make adjustments to your braking?

@rossr6616 14 күн бұрын

or your foot on the brake pedal, which brings on Regen proportionately before the actual brakes engage

@quartzofcourse 14 күн бұрын

Did gm go back on not offering android auto and Apple CarPlay? I thought they were not allowing it so they could “provide a better experience”

@samijokinen9246 15 күн бұрын

10:15 fully manual work truck like some 1940 truck with no power steering or brakes? Manual windows, manual windscreen washer, no central locking, manual horn and blinders? Sounds a bit, outdated?

@patreekotime4578 15 күн бұрын

So early 2000s is 1940 now?

@rogerbrand6214 14 күн бұрын

I wonder if GM had started with a list of things that the majority of (work) trucks need to have and do; if they would have ended up with: About 150 miles of range. A single cab with bench seat but with a longer and larger capacity tray?