Chevrolet

Work Truck

LT Extended Range

Trail Boss

RST Max Range

Silverado EV

The Chevrolet Silverado EV enters the full-size electric truck segment as a purpose-built rival to the Ford F-150 Lightning and Ram 1500 REV, built on GM's Ultium platform rather than adapted from an ICE architecture. Reviewers at MotorTrend and Car and Driver have highlighted its industry-leading range figures — particularly the RST Max Range's 460-mile EPA rating — and its surprisingly compliant ride given its mass. The modular frunk, multi-flex tailgate, and available hands-free highway driving via Super Cruise are frequently cited as standout features that give it a genuine edge over competitors.

RST Max Range posts a 460-mile EPA-rated range, the highest of any full-size electric truck currently on sale

760 hp and a 4.0-second 0–60 mph time in the RST Max Range trim, with even base Work Truck delivering 510 hp and a 4.5-second sprint

Built on a dedicated EV platform, allowing a large front trunk and more usable cab and bed packaging compared to converted ICE-based competitors

Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance is available and covers an extensive mapped highway network, a capability Ford's equivalent system has not yet matched in scope

DC fast charging at up to 350 kW on higher trims enables meaningful real-world charging stops shorter than those of the F-150 Lightning

Entry Work Truck trim starts at $57,095 but the most desirable features — Max Range battery, Super Cruise, RST styling — are locked behind the $89,700 RST, a significant price jump

Curb weight exceeds 8,000 lbs on upper trims, which some reviewers note affects maneuverability in tight spaces and puts it over the threshold for certain parking structures

Availability has been limited and trim rollout phased, with the Work Truck initially restricted to fleet buyers, frustrating retail consumers who want the lower entry price

Interior quality on lower trims has drawn criticism from Edmunds reviewers for not fully matching the premium price point, with some hard plastics inconsistent with the overall cost

Ford

XLT Standard Range

XLT Extended Range

Lariat Extended Range

Platinum

F-150 Lightning

The Ford F-150 Lightning arrived as the electric version of America's best-selling truck, carrying significant weight as a mainstream EV aimed at actual truck buyers rather than early adopters. Reviewers at MotorTrend and Car and Driver consistently praised its seamless integration into the F-150 lineage — it drives and hauls like a real truck while adding EV advantages. Two traits drew the most attention: the frunk, which adds nearly 14 cubic feet of lockable, drainable front storage, and the Pro Power Onboard system, which turns the truck into a mobile generator capable of powering job sites or homes during outages.

Extended Range trims produce 580 hp and hit 0–60 in 4.0 seconds, making it one of the quickest full-size trucks available regardless of powertrain

Ford's Pro Power Onboard system delivers up to 9.6 kW of exportable power, enabling whole-home backup capability (Ford Intelligent Backup Power) and on-site power tool use without a generator

The front trunk offers roughly 14.1 cubic feet of enclosed, weatherproof storage — a genuinely useful addition reviewers note has no direct equivalent in competing electric trucks

Real-world towing and payload figures align closely with traditional F-150 capability; maximum tow rating reaches 10,000 lb on properly equipped trims

Interior quality on Lariat and Platinum trims earned praise from Edmunds for a notable step up from previous F-150 generations, with a large 15.5-inch SYNC 4A touchscreen standard across the lineup

Real-world range under towing conditions drops sharply — reviewers and owners report extended-range trims can fall below 100 miles of usable range when hauling near maximum capacity, a significant limitation given sparse charging infrastructure on highways

The Platinum trim's EPA range rating of 300 miles is lower than the XLT and Lariat Extended Range trims at 320 miles, despite commanding a $89,995 price, due to heavier features and larger wheels

DC fast charging tops out at 150 kW on Extended Range models, lagging behind competitors such as the Rivian R1T, which means longer stops on road trips

Early production years saw widely reported build-quality inconsistencies and recall activity, including a 2023 recall related to rear leaf springs that drew criticism from owners and industry observers

	Chevrolet Silverado EV	Ford F-150 Lightning
Body type	pickup truck	pickup truck
Trims	4	5
Starting price	$57,095	$54,995
Max EPA range	460 mi	320 mi
Max power	760 hp	580 hp
Quickest 0–60	4.0 s	4.0 s
Federal tax credit	$7,500 eligible	$7,500 eligible
Drive options	Dual-Motor AWD	Dual-Motor AWD
	Full Chevrolet Silverado EV specs →	Full Ford F-150 Lightning specs →

Chevrolet Silverado EV vs. Ford F-150 Lightning