Video Summary
Here is a summary of the video on the towing tests of the Cybertruck versus the Silverado:- The GVWR of the Airstream trailers they towed is 7600 lbs, with an actual empty weight of 6000 lbs.
- The Cybertruck is the Foundation series all-wheel drive, with a limited production and an increased cost for a package with upgraded features,
such as the Full Self Driving, and other power-sharing features, including gear locker dividers.
- Cybertruck features polarizing styling.
- Silverado EV is a dual-motor, four-wheel-drive model.
- Silverado styling is a more typical pickup truck.
- The Silverado RST is the sportier model in the lineup, featuring aggressive accents and 24-inch wheels.
- The dual-motor Silverado RST features 760 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque and goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.
- The 205 kWh battery capacity of the Silverado RST- Max Range offers approximately 460 miles/740 km range.
- Silverado can do DC fast charging up to 350 kW, giving 100 miles/160 km in 10 minutes.
- The Cybertruck all-wheel drive has a dual-motor setup with 600 horsepower, and 525 lb-ft of torque, goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds,
- with an overall range of 325 miles/523 km with a 122.4 kWh battery.
- Cybertruck's can DC fast charge up to 325 kW, adding 137 miles/220 km in 15 minutes.
- With equivalent driving conditions and trailer, the Cybertruck delivered more efficient range.
- Cybertruck: Tighter steering ratio which may take time getting used to. The ride is very stable/stiff.
- Drivers found the instrumentation provides more precise monitoring of power and more data
- When the full self-driving system is engaged with a trailer on the back of a Cyber Truck, it disengages the system. The Silverado has more freedom there, the driver can use the Super Cruise with a trailer.
- With a lower towing rating, the Cybertruck rated for 11,000 lbs, and the Silverado is rated at 12,500 lbs.
- Cybertruck payload is 2500 lbs, whereas Silverado EV payload is 1495 lbs.
- In general, with similar configurations, the Silverado EV has better material and finishes, and with a lower end, lower pricepoint in US dollars it delivers greater value.
