article thumbnail

The Chevrolet Silverado EV RST is Now in Production

The Truth About Cars

We’ve been hearing about the Chevy Silverado EV for what seems like forever, but the first mainstream models have finally entered production. Though it looks a lot like the old Chevrolet Avalanche pickup, the new Silverado EV RST comes with a wealth of luxury and tech features. Image: Chevrolet] Become a& TTAC& insider.

article thumbnail

Chevy Detailed a Longer Range and Lower Price for the Silverado EV RST

The Truth About Cars

Chevrolet is readying deliveries of the Silverado EV RST, and the truck’s already impressive specs just got a boost. Chevy’s new range estimates give the Silverado EV an edge over all its competitors, including the Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and Tesla Cybertruck. Though stout on specs, the new truck is far from cheap.

Silverado 105
article thumbnail

Review: 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST arrives for civilians

Baua Electric

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV full-size electric pickup truck was first delivered in Work Truck specification to fleet buyers nearly a year ago; but only now can civilians take one home. The first retail version to arrive is the top-of-the-line 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST First Edition. miles per kilowatt-hour.

article thumbnail

Chevy Silverado EV price hints, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian details, Nissan Leaf range test: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

GM is targeting affordability for at least some versions of its Chevy Silverado EV. The Ford F-150 Lightning is official, and due soon. Rivian rolls out towing and cargo details for its R1T electric truck. And a Canadian company has big plans to build electric school buses in the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

F-150 118
article thumbnail

Kia EV3 debut, Silverado EV review, Bolt EV settlement, ID.7 delay: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

In a first drive of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST , we found this big electric pickup to be just average in real-world efficiency, and its 1,500-pound payload capacity is modest versus other full-sizers; but given its huge battery pack it likely won’t disappoint for highway range and occasional towing.

article thumbnail

Ford leverages EV production head start against rivals in latest ramp

Teslarati

Ford has announced a massive EV production ramp for this year, leveraging its head start compared to its traditional rivals. Now Ford has announced its newest EV production ram, hoping to ensure its lead remains as more competitors enter the market in the coming years. Dodge has yet to reveal any EVs in a production-ready form.

Ford 90
article thumbnail

Ford drastically cuts workforce at F-150 Lightning EV plant amid ‘much slower’ demand

Baua Electric

Starting April 1, one-third of the workforce will remain on-site at Ford’s Rouge EV plant in Michigan. Ford is drastically cutting its workforce at the facility where the F-150 Lightning is built, with demand “much slower” than expected. Ford F-150 Lightning production (Source: Ford) “Their intentions were to build 180,000-plus units.

F-150 52