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

Rivian

Dual Standard

Dual Large

Dual Max

Tri Max

Quad Max

The Rivian R1T is a battery-electric pickup truck that has consistently impressed reviewers as a genuine work-and-recreation vehicle rather than a lifestyle prop. Launched in 2021 as one of the first purpose-built electric trucks to reach consumers, it competes with the Ford F-150 Lightning and Tesla Cybertruck. Critics frequently single out its purpose-designed adventure hardware and its composed, car-like ride quality as traits that set it apart. The broad powertrain lineup, ranging from 270 miles of range up to 1,025 horsepower in Quad Max trim, gives buyers meaningful choices across capability and price.

Unique storage solutions — the frunk, gear tunnel between cab and bed, and lockable under-bed compartments — are consistently praised by reviewers as genuinely practical for outdoor and worksite use

Quad-Motor AWD and Tri-Motor AWD trims deliver 0–60 times of 2.5s and 2.9s respectively, among the quickest figures available in any production truck

Dual Max trim achieves 420 miles of EPA-rated range, substantially higher than most EV truck competitors and enough to reduce range anxiety on long hauls

Ride and handling balance is repeatedly cited by MotorTrend and Car and Driver as unusually composed for a truck, with adaptive air suspension that handles both off-road terrain and highway cruising capably

Build quality and interior materials have been rated above average for the segment, with a clean, intuitive 15.6-inch touchscreen interface that reviewers find less distracting than some rivals

Entry price of $71,700 for the Dual Standard trim with only 270 miles of range draws criticism as expensive relative to comparably ranged ICE trucks and the Ford F-150 Lightning

Rivian's proprietary charging network is smaller than Tesla's Supercharger network, and third-party DC fast-charging speeds top out around 200 kW, meaning longer stops than some competitors on road trips

The Tri Max trim trades range for power, dropping to 371 miles despite a $99,900 price tag — buyers seeking both maximum range and performance must choose carefully between configurations

Over-the-air software updates and early service center availability have drawn mixed owner feedback, with some buyers reporting delays in warranty repairs due to limited service network density outside major metro areas

	Chevrolet Silverado EV	Rivian R1T
Body type	pickup truck	pickup truck
Trims	4	5
Starting price	$57,095	$71,700
Max EPA range	460 mi	420 mi
Max power	760 hp	1,025 hp
Quickest 0–60	4.0 s	2.5 s
Federal tax credit	$7,500 eligible	$7,500 eligible
Drive options	Dual-Motor AWD	Dual-Motor AWD Tri-Motor AWD Quad-Motor AWD
	Full Chevrolet Silverado EV specs →	Full Rivian R1T specs →

Chevrolet Silverado EV vs. Rivian R1T