The new Chevrolet Silverado EV 2022, a 100% electric pickup truck, has been officially unveiled. It is powered by an electric motor with a maximum power of 664 hp and a battery capable of driving up to 643 kilometers per charge.
The new Chevrolet Silverdo EV 2022 (or the 2024 model year as Chevrolet ) is developed as a direct competitor to the Ford F-150 Lightning, which is very popular with American customers. It is based on the Ultrium EV platform that supports both commercial and personal use. Equipped with a 24-module Ultium battery, it is designed as part of the body structure, which Chevrolet describes as the Silverado EV is a full-size pickup truck that is strong and durable. coupled with performance and driving confidence both on-road and off-road.
Chevrolet Silverado EV Variants
Chevrolet has now revealed details of the two Silverado EV variants: the RST First Edition for personal use and the WT (Work Truck) for commercial use.
Both are equipped with independent front and rear suspension, while the RST version is additionally equipped with an Automatic Adaptive Air Suspension system that can lift the car up and down by up to 50 mm. helps to narrow the turning circle and increase the efficiency of cornering at high speeds
That suspension allows the Silverado EV to support a maximum payload of 1,300 lbs (approximately 590 kg) and towing weight of 10,000 lbs (approximately 4,536 kg) on the RST version.
Inside, the RST model comes with a large 17-inch infotainment screen, paired with an 11-inch driving information display and a head-up display. that can project images up to 14 inches in size and display color.
Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Chevrolet Silverado EV WT
The power of the Chevrolet Silverado EV is an electric motor with a maximum power of 664 horsepower (HP) and a maximum torque of 780 lb-ft (approximately 1,057 Nm) in Wide Open Watts mode, capable of sprinting from 0-96 km/h. In less than 4.5 seconds, the battery will provide a maximum driving range of about 400 miles, or about 643 kilometers per charge. It also supports fast charging systems with a maximum power of 350 kW.
Owners of the RST will also be able to access Chevrolet’s Ultium Charge 360 Fleet Service, which offers more than 100,000 charging points across the US and Canada, while the WT will also be able to use the Ultium Charge 360 Fleet Service developed for vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. specific business.
Pricing for the Chevrolet Silverado EV WT starts at $39,900, or about 1,335,000 baht, while the RST First Edition is $105,000, or about 3,510,000 baht, followed by other models such as the RST and Trail Boss.