GM Authority Details 2024 Chevy Silverado EV 3WT’s 170,000 Pre-Reservations, All-Electric Spin on Winning Nameplate

Electrification has been a topic here at West Chevy of Knoxville that some diehard fans have admittedly been a bit reluctant about when it comes to the capability and features of an established pickup truck. GM Authority detailed some of the fine points that customers will enjoy regarding the Chevy Silverado EV, as they officially got word of pricing and trim information for the 3WT and 2024 Chevy Silverado EV 4WT. 

This savvy and primed-for-work pair are predominantly geared toward fleet buyers, but retail customers still can get in on the action as well. Both models are equipped with dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch driver information center, an 11-inch center touchscreen, along with the wildly popular wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is also a very positive sign that there are currently over 170,000 reservations for the Chevy Silverado EV, as America’s hardest-working and resilient drivers hold the Silverado in very high regard. 

Both models ride on GM’s latest all-electric BT1 platform with the same underpinnings that are used for the GMC Hummer EV and GMC Sierra EV. The GM Ultium battery technology and GM Ultium electric drive motor technology provide the power, with a segment-leading 400 miles covered between plug-ins. Even though the Silverado EV may have been late to the festive pickup party, the Car and Driver staff claimed that they are certain it will be worth the wait.    

Boasting a 10,000-lb tow rating and 664 horsepower, the Silverado EV comes in at about the same length and height as a regular crew-cab, short-bed Silverado, which is built on a narrower version of the GMC Hummer EV’s underpinnings. Much care was taken to assure that the independent front and rear suspension had just as great or even better characteristics than the gas-powered models. Zero to sixty mph acceleration will be even better than 4.5 seconds, which saddles the EV with the bragging rights to being quicker than the F-150 Lightning. 

Now also equipped with the MultiFlex Midgate, the wall separating the bed from the cab can be lowered in a 60/40 split to increase the effective bed length while still providing ample room for rear passengers. There is also the option to remove the rear glass to be stored in the folding section, enlarging the opening further. The EV’s tonneau cover provides a valuable step up in weatherproofing and the front trunk now provides room for three large suitcases. 

Inside the RST, you’ll see an interior complete with a fixed glass roof and red, white, and blue color scheme. The column-mounted shifter’s new location allows for handy extra storage space in the center console, which now offers extra USB outlets to provide convenience for technology making things easier on the go. Air springs are on deck to raise or lower the truck by two inches, with more off-road equipment to come in future models. Production for the Silverado EV will begin during the second quarter of 2023, with the first batch being WT trim levels available before the RST that arrives on lots in fall 2023.

Future of Powertrains Platform: InsideEVs Reports on 150,000 Current Reservations for Silverado EV

Our team here at West Chevrolet is always excited to learn what the future holds for our beloved brand. One of the biggest pieces of news and most popular incoming models is the all-new Chevy Silverado EV. We know the classic Silverado draws sentiments and nostalgia from Americans across the country, but we can guarantee that the incoming Silverado EV will be just as trusty, hefty and incredibly efficient as the model we all know and love! 

The InsideEVs blog just reported that there were currently over 150,000 reservations for the Chevy Silverado EV, compared to the 110,000 at the beginning of 2022. That’s a very respectable number for a vehicle that is scheduled for an official market launch in Spring of 2023: by that time, it’s possible that GM may beat the number of registrations that Ford collected for its rival F-150 Lightning. 85% of reservations are from new customers, and 70% of the reservations taken were from customers on either coast. 

Part of the official plan is to overtake Tesla in sales by providing a focus on much more affordable EVs. There is no reason that we cannot follow its gas-powered relatives in racking up stellar sales numbers, and the orders already in place are an incredibly promising sign. The official reveal of the Silverado EV was in January of this year, and the work truck model is expected to arrive during early spring of 2023, with the fully loaded and upper trim RST First Edition set to be available to the public in the fall of 2023. 

Any one of these 150,000 lucky customers along with others who decide to dive fully-fledged into the electric-powered stratosphere will enjoy some 400 miles of range, and DC Fast Charging at speeds of up to 100 miles of range in just ten minutes. Dual electric motors offer up standard all-wheel drive and up to 664 horsepower, and the Silverado EV will have a towing rating of up to 10,000 pounds. Buyers of the RST model will find that it comes with the extra additives of 24-inch wheels, an adaptive air suspension, while the Trail Boss offers up all-terrain tires and locking differentials. 

Once inside the RST Model you’ll enjoy a fixed glass roof, black-and-white two-tone leather upholstery with red piping, and available passenger space about identical to a regular Silverado crew cab pickup truck. There is a column-mounted shifter instead of one situated directly on the console, which creates enough space for a useful storage bin ideal for items that can be stowed away during the drive. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are expected to be standard, with in-dash navigation, SiriusXM satellite radio, and an on-board Wi-Fi hotspot to provide the ultimate in connectivity and entertainment options.

Stay tuned for more updates from West Chevrolet about the incoming Silverado EV or contact us today to make your reservation.

2024 Silverado EV Showcased on Vegas Strip at CES to Boast 400 Mile Range, “Successful Bridge to Exciting new Reality”

So many of our loyal customers here at West Chevy of Knoxville have professed consistent and undying love for the Silverado, as it offers awesome towing capability, cutting-edge technology, and the bow-tie brand’s signature form of the American legacy. The Chevy Silverado EV introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas over the past week sees the resurrection of the patented GM midgate, which is a back-of-cab folding bulkhead that makes the truck’s bed longer.

This newest and modern addition to the truck lineup will boast a unified bed/cab structure and independent rear suspension and will ride on the Ultium platform. GM made the official claim during CES that next spring the Silverado EV will be offered in the Work Truck trim with entry-level pricing of under $40,000, with a $105,000 performance RST to be introduced during summer. The official pledge regarding our aspirational electrification plan is to boast an all-electric lineup by 2035, with at least 40 percent of our models being EVs within the next 3 years. 

This model bears the appearance of an aerodynamic version of the Chevy Avalanche pickup, and comes with optional two-motor electric drive, optional 4-wheel drive, 510 hp, 615 lb-ft of torque, and 664 hp on the RST trim. If this model is as power-rich and awesome as it looks, the very useful configurable bed storage and front trunk will render it a very versatile and aggressive competitor to many other electric pickup trucks that are poised to capitalize on the pertinent demands of present times.

The Silverado EVs chassis is built around the capable and strong structure of its battery pack, and its respective body and bed form a solid structure for old-school style truck durability. The front end remains short to offer up the best in visibility and heighten the comfort level for rear-seat passenger legroom. Once inside, the interior of the RST trim offers up a 17-inch LCD infotainment screen, with the driver getting a configurable 11-inch instrument display and a full-color head-up display right on the windshield. There are two electric motors poised one on each axle, and both models will offer 400 miles of range, much more than a week’s stellar productivity and driving range within town for the essentials.

The Wide Open Watts setting will assist with a 0 to 60 mph launch in less than 4.5 seconds and will be able to haul large trailers up to 10,000 pounds while carrying 1,300 pounds in its bed. The WT trim will be equipped with an 8,000-lb towing capacity, and 1,200-pound payload capacity, with GM claiming the soon-to-arrive model will later bump up this towing capacity to an astonishing 20,000 pounds. We’d heartily have to interject here and recommend the RST trim: it will come with a towing compatible version of Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology, mapping out the nation’s most traveled roads to allow for hands-free driving and high-tech navigation that allows you to make the most of your journey.

 

2023 Chevy Silverado EV’s CES Debut Will Display “Stunning” First Glimpse with Batteries and Massively-Capable Modular Platform

When the Chevy Silverado EV makes its debut during the star-studded 2022 CES show in Las Vegas, it will undoubtedly mark the beginning of the electric era. Sporting ingeniously engineered new Ultium batteries as well as a brand-new modular platform underneath, we know this EV is going to have all the spectacular bells and whistles to compete in the growing market.

Many rumors suggest there may be a 1,000-horsepower Silverado at some point, with the feature-rich base model still blazing off the line with 500-horsepower. All-wheel drive will be standard on the Silverado, and the total driving range is one of the features that is sure to impress. 

The Silverado EV will boast up to 400 miles of range with the highest-end 200-kWh battery pack, which is substantially more than the GMC Hummer EV’s 350-mile range. There won’t be a huge visual difference between the gas-powered Silverado we all know and its new Earth-conscious electric counterpart. 

The shape is for the most part the same, and a few of the best rendering artists have made educated guesses regarding what the incoming Silverado may look like. There may be a few noticeable updates to the rear end, including refreshed taillights and unique detailing on the tailgate. The truck that is proudly making its way to the CES show will show off an extra-large moonroof, along with 24-inch wheels. Michigan roots have always defined Chevy’s amazing manufacturing process, and the Silverado EV will be built at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck Factory Zero Facility in Michigan, with 2.2 billion invested into the facility to date.