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The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV LT is largely unrelated to its gas-powered counterpart but shares more with the GMC Hummer EV pickup. It uses the Ultium platform with a 205 kWh battery pack. The LT comes with 18-inch wheels, multi-flex tailgate, and Bose premium audio, while a premium package adds 22-inch aluminum wheels, a spray-on bed liner, and Super Cruise. A throwback to the Avalanche includes a whole mid-gate. The eTrunk under the hood adds plenty of space for hauling.With the max range battery, a 460-mile range is possible. However, testing of the extended range battery revealed an observed range of 329 miles compared to the stated 390. 350kW max charging adds 100 miles for every 10 minutes on charge, but efficiency is 52 kWh per 100 miles. The LT uses one front and one rear motor for 645 hp and 765 lb-ft of torque, while the RST cranks it up to 760 hp. It feels big and heavy, yet not cumbersome and certainly fast, hitting 60 mph in 4.6 seconds on a cold track with little traction. The quarter-mile clocks in at 13.5 seconds at 100 mph. A lot of weight needs to be managed, requiring smooth inputs. It stops from 60 in 115 feet.
Tech features include a 17.7-inch infotainment touch screen and an 11-inch display in front of the driver. Despite the tech, it still feels truck-like with large, comfy seats. The LT starts at $75,195, which is $18,100 more than a base work truck and $14,200 below the RST. The Silverado EV hits the sweet spot that makes it appealing to more and more buyers.
