Review of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Specs

Breakdown of the 2026 Silverado EV Specs and Features

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV brings electric power to a full-size pickup designed for everyday driving, truck utility, and long-distance travel. At Graff Chevrolet of Chesterton in Chesterton, IN, shoppers can compare three distinct trims: Custom, LT, and Trail Boss, with choices ranging from a well-equipped everyday truck to an off-road-focused configuration.

The Silverado EV combines a roomy five-passenger cabin with flexible cargo solutions, confident all-wheel traction, and a broad collection of comfort, technology, and driver-assistance features. Custom emphasizes style and utility, LT adds more available convenience and versatility, and Trail Boss brings specialized equipment for drivers who plan to venture beyond pavement. Visit Graff Chevrolet of Chesterton to compare the 2026 Silverado EV trims and find the right electric truck for your needs.

2026 Silverado EV Interior Space and Comfort

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV has a two-row cabin with seating for five passengers. Front bucket seats are standard, while select configurations offer a 60/40-split folding rear bench and rear under-seat storage for added flexibility.

Passenger Space

Both rows provide adult-friendly dimensions, including more than 44 inches of legroom in the front and second row.

• Front headroom: 41.87 inches
• Front legroom: 44.85 inches
• Front shoulder room: 64.92 inches
• Second-row headroom: 39.71 inches
• Second-row legroom: 44.35 inches

Front hip room measures 61.95 inches, while the second row provides 63.80 inches of shoulder room and 61.43 inches of hip room.

Upholstery and Seating Comfort

Evotex seat trim gives the Silverado EV cabin a durable, contemporary finish, with Black and Black/Artemis treatments offered depending on configuration. Seating amenities vary by trim and equipment.

Available comfort features include:

• Ventilated front seats
• Heated rear outboard seats
• Power lumbar adjustments
• Driver memory
• Heated steering wheel

Heated front seats are also offered depending on configuration.

Climate Control and Cabin Convenience

The Silverado EV provides several features for managing cabin temperature and everyday comfort.

Climate and convenience equipment includes:

• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Rear air vents
• Air-filtration system
• Cabin humidity sensor
• Ambient interior lighting

Other standard or available amenities include a rear window defogger, carpeted flooring, all-weather floor liners, and a floor console with covered storage. A fixed full-glass roof with an available sunshade can give the cabin a more open feel.

Interior Cargo Space

The Silverado EV provides storage beyond its passenger compartment and pickup bed, including an eTrunk with 10.8 cubic feet of enclosed cargo volume at the front of the truck.

Available eTrunk accessories include:

• Sliding tray
• Vertical cargo-area divider
• Foldable organizer
• Collapsible cargo organizer
• All-weather mat

These accessories give drivers several ways to separate, secure, and organize smaller cargo without taking up space in the bed.

Child and Rear-Seat Safety

Several standard features are designed around passengers riding in the Silverado EV’s second row.

Rear-seat safety features include:

• LATCH system
• Rear child-security door locks
• Rear Seat Reminder
• Rear passenger presence detector

Together, these features support compatible child-seat installation, help secure the rear doors, and provide reminders about occupants in the back seat.

Silverado EV Exterior and Cargo Versatility

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV measures 233.07 inches long with a 145.68-inch wheelbase. Its exterior combines traditional pickup utility with EV-specific details, including upper and lower active aero shutters. Body-color door handles, solar-absorbing glass,s and a locking tailgate are standard across the lineup.

Exterior Features

Exterior equipment varies by trim, giving the Custom, LT, and Trail Boss distinct looks.

Notable standard and available features include:

• LED headlamps and daytime running lamps
• Cargo bed LED lighting
• Illuminated front grille and bowtie
• Black molded assist steps
• Chevytec spray-on bedliner

Available perimeter rocker lighting, black nameplates, splash guards, and cargo-management rails provide additional opportunities to equip the truck for its intended use.

Wheels and Tires

Wheel and tire choices vary by trim, giving buyers options ranging from street-oriented designs to off-road-ready equipment.

• Custom: 22-inch machined-face aluminum wheels
• LT: 18-inch High-Gloss Black painted aluminum wheels
• Trail Boss: 18-inch wheels with 35-inch all-terrain tires
• Available 22-inch black-painted wheels
• Available 22-inch bronze wheels

Gloss-black 22-inch wheels with machined faces are another available choice on select configurations.

Tailgate and Bed Options

The Silverado EV uses a 5-foot, 11-inch pickup bed, while available equipment allows the cargo area to accommodate longer items and provide easier bed access.

Available bed features include:

• Multi-Flex Midgate® with pass-through
• Multi-Flex Tailgate with six configurations
• Full-width step supporting up to 375 pounds
• Inner-gate work surface
• Primary and inner-gate load stops

With the Midgate fully open, rear glass removed, tailgate down, and the primary gate load stop engaged, the Silverado EV can accommodate items up to 10 feet, 10 inches long.

Roof and Additional Cargo Features

An available fixed full-glass roof gives the cabin a more open atmosphere and can be paired with an available roof sunshade. A power-operated hood is also offered on select configurations.

Available exterior cargo equipment includes:

• Bedside Utility Wall
• Utility rack
• Hard-folding truck bed cover
• Soft-rolling truck bed cover
• Cargo Management System Rails

Truck bed organizers, cargo strap organizers, and Utility Wall accessories provide additional ways to configure exterior storage for work gear, recreational equipment, and everyday cargo.

Trail Boss Off-Road Features

The Trail Boss receives dedicated hardware that distinguishes it from the Custom and LT. Its lifted chassis and High Stance Suspension increase clearance for uneven surfaces.

Trail Boss equipment includes:

• 2-inch lift
• 10.05 inches of ground clearance
• Front recovery hooks
• Four-wheel steering
• Sidewinder diagonal steering

Trail Boss-exclusive sail-panel badging provides another visual distinction.

Silverado EV Exterior Colors

Chevrolet offers these exterior paint colors for the 2026 Silverado EV.

• Polar White Tricoat
• Black
• Habanero Orange
• White Sands
• Riptide Blue Metallic
• Blue Smoke Metallic

Magnus Gray Matte Metallic is also an available color listed for the Silverado EV. Color availability may vary by model.

Silverado EV Range, Performance and Towing

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV combines electric propulsion with the capability expected from a full-size pickup. Its battery and performance configurations vary across the lineup, allowing drivers to prioritize driving range, towing capability, or off-road performance.

Electric Power and Performance

A Dual Motor 4WD system delivers power to all four wheels, providing immediate electric response and added traction. Electronic Precision Shift with One-Pedal Driving mode is standard throughout the lineup.

Performance highlights include:

• Up to 760 horsepower with Wide Open Watts
• Up to 775 pound-feet of torque with Wide Open Watts
• Zero-to-60 mph in under 4.5 seconds in Sport mode

Four-wheel antilock disc brakes with FNC brake rotors and StabiliTrak electronic stability control with traction control further support confident performance.

Driving Range

Range depends on battery configuration and trim. The Silverado EV lineup reaches up to a GM-estimated 478 miles of all-electric range, giving drivers substantial flexibility for longer trips between charging stops.

Regenerative driving features help manage energy while the truck is moving:

• One-Pedal Driving
• Regen on Demand®
• Electronic Precision Shift

Regen on Demand allows the driver to manually slow the vehicle while converting some of its movement into energy for the battery.

Towing Capability

The Silverado EV can tow up to 12,500 pounds when properly equipped, making its electric powertrain suitable for demanding recreational and work-related towing. Chevrolet also equips the truck with hardware designed to make connecting and controlling a trailer easier.

Towing equipment includes:

• Integrated trailer brake controller
• Hitch Guidance
• Available Hitch View
• Available Trailer View Camera Provisions
• Available Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System

An available In-Vehicle Trailering App provides additional support for drivers who regularly hitch up a trailer.

Charging and Energy Features

Standard DC Fast Charging capability gives Silverado EV drivers access to compatible public fast chargers. When properly equipped, available 350-kW DC Fast Charging can add approximately 120 miles of GM-estimated range in 10 minutes.

Charging and energy equipment includes:

• Dual Level Charge Cord
• Available GM Energy PowerShift Charger
• Available NACS DC Adapter
• Available GM NACS Level 2 Adapter
• Vehicle-to-home capability

Available offboard power can provide up to 10.2 kW through as many as 11 outlets, allowing the Silverado EV to supply electricity for compatible tools and other equipment. When paired with the required GM Energy equipment, vehicle-to-home capability can also allow a properly equipped truck to provide power to a compatible home during an outage.

2026 Silverado EV Technology Features

The Silverado EV cabin puts its digital displays front and center without burying essential information. A 17.7-inch diagonal infotainment touchscreen and 11-inch diagonal Driver Information Center are standard across Custom, LT, and Trail Boss.

Key standard and available technology includes:

• Google built-in compatibility
• Available 14-inch multicolor Head-Up Display
• Wireless phone charging
• Wi-Fi hotspot capability and 5G vehicle connectivity
• Available Bose® premium audio system

USB data and charging ports, SiriusXM with 360L, steering-wheel-mounted controls, and a 120-volt cabin outlet further support daily connectivity.

Available Super Cruise® adds compatible-road hands-free driver assistance and can support hands-free trailering under applicable conditions. The myChevrolet mobile app can also help drivers plan routes and locate public charging stations.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Safety Features

The Silverado EV comes standard with Chevy Safety Assist, but its driver-assistance equipment extends well beyond the core suite. Additional safety and awareness features include seven airbags, HD Surround Vision, a Safety Alert Seat, Rear Pedestrian Alert, Side Bicyclist Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition, Teen Driver, and a Rear Seat Reminder.

Core collision and lane-support systems include:

• Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
• Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Forward Collision Alert
• Following Distance Indicator

Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, and Reverse Automatic Braking provide additional intervention in specific situations. Depending on trim and equipment, the Silverado EV can also include Blind Zone Steering Assist, Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering, Front and Rear Park Assist, Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist, Driver Attention Assist, Trailer View Camera Provisions, a Bed View Camera, Hitch View, and a Rear Camera Mirror.

Shop the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV in Chesterton

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV combines all-electric performance, flexible cargo solutions, towing capability, and three distinct trims for work, recreation, and everyday driving. Visit Graff Chevrolet of Chesterton in Chesterton, IN, to compare the Custom, LT, and Trail Boss, shop available Silverado EV inventory online, value your trade, complete a finance application, reserve your Chevrolet, and schedule a test drive today.

* All fuel economy mpg listings in the content above are manufacturer estimates. Actual mileage will vary.

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