The Longest Range Electric Truck in the WORLD... and its not even close!
2024 ж. 2 Сәу.
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The new Chevy Silverado EV RST is the new long range Electric Truck KING. With an advertised range of 440 miles. Today we find out how realistic that range actually is with a 440 mile road trip from Las Vegas Nevada to Phoenix Arizona. Watch Dans video HERE: • FIRST Range Test of BE...
Ambient temperature outside during this test was a rainy 68 degrees F (20C) There is about 1000ft of elevation drop between Las Vegas and Phoenix. 95% of the time we were going the speed limit on public roads (55mph to 75mph) - except for the dirt road diversion to film and do the truck walkaround.
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Jeez good job!
We love our 2023 Bolt. Honestly so well thought out. Please keep doing this.
I’m not even a truck guy, but that tailgate is impressive!
just call the bloody thing an Avalanche.
I'm not even a truck guy but this makes me want to be one.
Can we talk about the hair in that picture? Classic
We have to do that, yeah.
we dont talk about it here
Yes please 😂
Gotta flaunt it while you got it
musta been a wig
I was not expecting this truck to be this cool.
Yeah, this looks really useful and fun! Like that the interior is pretty simple, had physical buttons. Wonder how it would actually fare with regular heavy use.
Makes the cyber truck look like a POS
As a contractor, I liked how the Chevy trucks look but their bed sizes were unusable for me. But having the ability to transport 2x10's really makes me give this truck a strong look! This is as good as it gets for contractors. Shy of a work van.
@@JoniAntonio no idea if it will actually make it to market, but have you seen the prototype electric RAM that has a tunnel through most of the vehicle so you can carry things up to 18 feet long if they are narrow (beams, poles, etc.) pretty interesting idea.
It's not, It has the worst efficiency of any of the trucks. the most battery cells with the shortest warranty and the worst battery track record as far as MFG go, it weighs in at a curb weight that is the same as a 3/4 ton diesel while towing less weight than a gas 1/2 ton. I'll get a used 2WD diesel to tow lizzos food truck from NY to LA in January and ALSO get a used BETTER EV to do normal real life where it's charged every morning and I can get home at the end of the day to plug in with enough left. Real life isn't a daily range test.
dang... im genuinely impressed. i think this is the first truck ive seen in at least 15~20 years that is designed to be used as a tool and not just a taller car to blind people with at night, and its an EV no less. good job gm, im actually somewhat interested in picking one up once prices drop down from selling your firstborn levels
Its got the worst efficiency, absolute shortest battery warranty. I ike EVs but it;s the last one I'd be seen in or ever own. I'd drive a gas truck if I needed to tow that far.
It's almost like GM listened to their customers. Wild.
In the eve of bankruptcy? Thay have no choice!
all those customers asking for a 100K dollar truck?
@@lennchadful I don't, but people want all the fancy stuff so that's what they get. They want the double screen, heated leather interior, towing controls, big ass sunroof, inverter's in the bed, long range, and the list never ends and the price tag goes up and up. I can't even find a nice new Tacoma OR for under 50k... I see TRD sports going for 55k. This is why I have a 07 Colorado with 189k miles lol
They listened to their customer but will lose 40K per truck they sell 😂
@@CoopaCoop this is exactly what happen to Cybertruck when Tesla had to settle with 320 miles of range instead of 500 miles. Despite the so called advance civilization, the rise of AI and robots, reusable rocket, space race, etc this civilization has yet to overcome battery problems especially *price* and *weight* The longer the range the heavier and more expensive the battery becomes to the extent of outweighing the benefit of longer range.
0:18 The realism on that Cybertruck illustration caught me off-guard. Good work channel animators
It was so funny.
I love the cybertruck but that was a hilarious jab at the design
What illustration? I only see a picture of an actual cybertruck.
I thought that was hilarious too lol.
I bursted out laughing seeing that😂
There is no point in buying the cyber truck.
Okay, I'm a Ford guy but damn that 220 outlet and false wall are some sick sweet features, especially the false rear wall! Definitely the best use, most innovative feature I've ever seen, well done Chevy, I see you're making up for the Fiero still.
I have a 230v outlet in my F150 powerboost. Its not new
throw a cap on that thing and now you've got a camper. you can even run the ac. you just turn on the truck and set the climate control. this thing would rock on a road trip. 400 miles between 1 hour to charge stops.
Fruck on the F150 has a Charger port that you can charge your own F150 as you drive for few more miles. What I seen on a video 3 times. Wish I copied it to upload it.
Avalanches had that midgate feature since '02, just a friendly FYI
Problem is, Chevy ruined the Avalanche with ugly plastic cladding, and they became a laughingstock. They took the cladding off later, but the damage was done. It was a shame. I’m very happy Chevy is bringing back that feature!
That midgate on a capped truck could make for an incredible camper.
That's the first thing that came to mind 👍🏾
There are going to be crazy conversions out there. Can't wait to see them.
100% this lol
my Thoughts Exactly!
Exactly, would love to road trip in this truck😂
I’ve never been a Chevy guy, but I gotta say I’m impressed with this truck. Not only did they hit the nostalgia factor with the design but that range is really impressive
It's nice to see a modern pickup that doesn't require you to be 6'6" to check your oil and doesn't insta-kill any pedestrians or bikers.
What they Need to concentrate on is making service for the likes of damage to cost almost nothing not a strike of battery protector totalling a car or a hit on rear bumper totalling a truck. These things should cost a couple grand at absolute most. A battery replacement should cost less than the engine of a gas/diesel.... As we evolve to less toxic and more abundant and attainable battery components (not lithium) they should cost almost nothing to produce and passed on to end user at a comparably low price.
I missed the nostalgia part. Where does it come in again?
Just keep in mind there is no real technology or efficiency here. They simply added as many batteries as they could to get the range. You’re paying for that in weight and from your wallet.
Just keep in mind you will sht post the same bullsht in every thread here.
Well done Chevrolet from the UK. That is a very impressive achievement. I hope you have great sales success and change the EV landscape with this one.
I LOVE MY AVALANCHE! I am SOOO excited to see it reborn as the EV RST. With the window still in but the midgate down, you can have a tonneau cover on, (like the older Avalanche) and have the cab sealed and still haul over 8 foot long material with the tailgate up.
I wonder what will be the range test with the tonneau cover on. Will that affect aerodynamics of the EV?
I can't comprehend how this is not a widely copied standard. It's inconceivable. Because it's SOOO useful. WTF do people buy trucks for?
This is maybe the first time I've been thoroughly impressed by an EV in years. This is a huge jump in practicality and worth
until you try to tow something, or drive it in the winter...both of which cuts an EV range in half...god forbid you do both together, be lucky to get out of the neighborhood.
@@zarrothSooooooo when you tow with an ice vehicle the range doesn’t diminish?! 🙄👈🏽
@@zarroth its not how it works, winter just automatically cuts range in half. That's only with cheap EV such as Nissan leafs and EV without thermal battery management systems. You should start doing research instead of saying random stuff. This ev most likely have a 200kwh battery, winter won't affect the vehicle whatsoever with a pack that size, only thing that would be different would be additional energy consumed for heating the cabin,
don't believe it
@@andyevedalyeah but when the battery is drunk and 3 to 4 years you've got to buy a new one for $40,000
And this is why I've driven an Avalanche for 18 years. Avalanche fold down mid gate was a game changer and still is!
I have over 300k miles on my 07 avy.
I had a 02 I ran over 300k. Now I have a 07 and that it is absolutely beautiful and fast.
They need to bring the avalanche back (with gas or diesel engine).
@thegunsngloryshow woahhhh the Avalanche came 2500 8.1l?! I just found out from a quick Google search because I didn't know and couldn't believe it! I wish the drivetrain was standard Chevy stuff though. I know the brakes are different and not necessarily a great design on the 1500 Avalanche vs the Silverado.
@@ghostring3624 Nope. Has to be EV. None of that gas/diesel shit.
I am actually impressed with this truck. So many nice features that clearly takes into account that current and previous chevy owners will like the truck.
Thank you for the metric conversions on screen!
This truck must have been designed by a tradesman, or at least had one consulted on during its design. It's got everything that works just right for people in the rough work trade like construction, plumbing, contracting, woodworking etc. That tailgate that becomes a step, the built-in step in case you can't use the one in the tailgate, the removable back wall and the way it's designed to stow everything away neatly - the glass panel and the seatbelt clips - the rear power outlets, the switchable rearview mirror.....everything's just so useful and functional, and keeps away neatly when not needed.
the 1400lbs payload is a huge setback. My 2020 tacoma 4 cylinder has a 1680lbs payload
@@JD-yx7be that's only a 280 lbs, a 16% reduction
Yep you nailed it
The tailgate step has been on trucks for almost a decade, that design chevy put into production a few years ago. its not new
This is basically an electric Avalanche. It had most of the same functionality.
1:00 Zach with hair? Wow. Also check and see if the paint scratches at a level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7.
Notice how he always looked 40 year old even in HS 😂
must be a prop
I stopped at 1:10 to come look for hair comments. 😂
Not just hair, but HAIR! goddamn
where his hairs went?
Makes the cybertruck look like a badly designed kid toy
Cyber truck battery is a lot smaller 🙄
I was looking at the cybertruck, this just changed my mind... WOW 460 miles, just wow. Congrats Chevy, my check is waiting for the release.
Its already out
Until you have to charge it. I would get more range anxiety with this vehicle than I would with a Tesla.
@@unusuario5173 you can charge it with tesla chargers, 100 miles only in 10 minutes
@@unusuario5173Exactly. Until they start shipping with NACS power connectors your charging options are very limited.
They put a huge battery in a truck, WOW! Amazing innovation. Efficiency is for losers am I right?
“So much room for activities” Best line ever
pretty standard line tbh
He don’t get it😂
@@calebwilcox5536 if I had that truck, in party mode like that, I’d get..
let's loft the beds
Seems like this came out of nowhere! I’m not normally a truck person, but this is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for. Excellent range and charging speed, normal-looking design, HUD, digital rear-view mirror, huge bed capacity (!), DEDICATED HVAC CONTROLS - it’s actually perfect.
Why would this be the reason you are a truck person? Just cause it's electric?
@@jimsonjohnson3761they listed all the reasons above, what else do you want them to say?
Don't forget the part pertaining to the total carrying capacity of the truck: 1300 lbs which is less than a unibody compact Hyundai Santa Cruz 4 cylinder banger. 😂😂😂
I thought it was going to be the Lightning for me but this is insanely cool. Tesla's in deep trouble now that the big carmakers are working on this.
@@Sxksham11because they are not reason fast charge lol with a battery this big even at 300kw it gonna take a long time to charge Secondly when do you need 450mile range This will cost a small fortune Remark he didn't even give one number price,weight,HP,battery size you know the basic That was clearly a add for GM even to he try to tell you otherwise at the beginning
All this could be yours for the low low price of a second mortgage on your house.
And 1 month into winter in Canada as it hits -45C and this truck will be completely useless...I will say this - the 2024 "all new" Chevy EV Avalanche looks AMAZING! (yes, I know it's the Silverado, but with this midgate, and the rear sails and tonneau coveer it's basically an Avalanche) And I LOVED my Avalanche
I work as an engineer that makes the batteries for this truck and the rest of GM’s EV line up. It’s so cool to see you review something I’m a part of making as I’ve been watching you for a while.
I'm sure you've torn down batteries from competitors. How do GM's fare against, say, a Tesla battery pack?
@@patriotbarrow Unlike Tesla that uses cylindrical battery cells, GM uses flat rectangular battery cells that allow for easier stacking within modules of the battery pack. This design choice to use flat cells within modules also allows for easier replacement of cells within modules of the battery pack, resulting in a significantly decreased cost of battery/module replacement. I mention Tesla specifically because I’ve only seen KZhead videos of teardowns of their battery packs. I think both the shape of our cells and quantity that we can fit with a module also are the reason for the impressive range of the truck.
@@Bigboiballinmemes Are the rectangular batteries you use similar to prismatic batteries? And why do you think Tesla chooses to keep using a cylindrical design? Is it better for cooling?
Maybe you can help here then! If the range is 25% better than the next EV truck, but the battery is 80% larger, Wouldn't this actually be the least efficient EV truck ever produced to date?
Impressive Range. I’d love a smaller truck with this range because my parking spot is only 16 ft. Probably will have to wait for Solid State batteries.
Dude, the implementation on the midgate folding away is SO slick! As long as nothing ends up leaking, this is easily the best implementation of something like this ever done. So cool! Well done Chevy!
It even looked like they added a water drainage
@@mammutMK2 looks exactly like the drain in my 04 escalanche bed. I wonder if it is the same part number 😂
Everything works great...when it's new. Remember GM t-tops?
@@chfpontiac5849 186k on a somewhat neglected 2004 Escalanche here... Midgate works great and has no issues or leaks... sunroof started leaking about 3 years ago... but what do you expect from a vehicle left outside for 20 years. I'd say it has held up very well
Ok the “So much room for activities “ line got me that was funny!!
Step brothers is the real deal
The content and quality on this channel is insane. Just subscribed….
Finally, a truck made like an actual truck. Nowadays most beds are tiny and can't carry anything.
Yeah it has all of 1300 lbs of payload...
Costs modern truck prices too 😂
@@boostav That's because by itself, it weights 8500 lbs. For reference my ancient all steel F250 diesel with a full tank and 2000 lbs of feed in the back weighs less.
I wouldn't say it's made like an "actual truck". I've been waiting to see exactly that, but the sail panel makes it more of an Avalanche than a regular Silverado (or F150/Ram1500). How about we just give it a normal bed that can accept normal truck accessories and be used by a contractor/mobile tech/etc, the option to not have that giant rear seat (don't need to haul the kiddies around when you're working), and loose some of the high profit margin extras - then we'll have an "actual truck". If they could put this tech into basically a normal Silverado I might have an option that could replace my 3.0 duramax. But I do understand that most people buy 1/2 tons, and ESPECIALLY EVs as lifestyle vehicles these days instead of working trucks. So hopefully in a few years we'll actually get to a viable EV work truck platform. I figure I've got about 3 more years on my current truck ('22, 50K now, usually change at 100k) so maybe the timing will work ou.
@@donhappel9566 I'm not typically a RAM person, but check out the upcoming RamCharger. It looks like a towing and hauling beast with 750 miles of range with a built in generator.
I’m not a truck guy, but wow! Lots of truly useful features that aren’t available in other EVs. Pretty cool. Thanks for showing us the truck!
I own an avalanche, and I use the midgate often enough. It would be great if the original ones had this 60/40 split though, with the EV they listened to the customers that own and love these, you can drop part of the back seat AND a section of the midgate if you leave the glass and crossbar there, then you can seat three. Some avalanches had the bench front seat and can still have three people though, very rare option, like the HD Avalanche
Wow! Not a truck/pick up truck person, but had wondered for years why nobody dropped the back panel to extend the bed. Glad to see someone doing it.
Chevy Avalanche has had the extended bed feature for over 20 years
4:55 Wow actually making, essentially, a 2dr long bed truck again for the masses but still being able to seat 4 people when you don't need to haul ALL OF THE THINGS. I quite like that actually. Nice job GM.
Chevy did this 20 years ago with the avalanche but failed so badly at marketing this feature that our car expert host thinks it's a new thing on the Silverado EV.
@@johnmcphee4988 Thats what I was thinking, or the Envoy XUV with the rear hatch so you could transport tall items.
I love the fact that the battleground for electric vehicle innovation has come down to a competition between electric trucks and how useful/versatile in real world situations they are, pretty dope
In the US at least. Elsewhere, it's mostly around price at the moment.
Except it’s a pissing content about things the VAST MAJORITY of truck owner NEVER do 1. Tow and 2. Drive long distance and then those who do do those things dork do them very often.
@@zandercerlong7238 but you’re missing the point; you’re right, it is a pissing contest to get trucks to do more of what the vast majority of people don’t care about, but in the process it pushes the limits of what’s capable in an electric vehicle, forcing innovation and advancement and creative solutions that then makes all electric vehicles better with time. That’s what I mean. I mean look at nasa, the vast vast majority of people will never go to space, but the space race created a ton of technologies that eventually found their way into everyday life thereby benefiting everyone in the process
@@Cyrribrae true true, and that’s important as well, I just mean the competition for better electric trucks with eventually make all other electric vehicles better, and trickle down to the more affordable vehicles as well, so it benefits that market overtime too
This and the Hummer EV truck are not exactly going to be "good for environment". Better off getting a smaller diesel truck. @@zandercerlong7238
Great review can’t wait to see the towing test
The price makes this a lot less exciting than it felt to watch the video. It’s $96,395, which is over the $80K limit for the $7,500 tax credit. This is the everything-but-the-kitchen-sink version so maybe the more basic trims will put it within range. $72,500 would still be a stretch for people like myself, but coupled with no gas costs nor oil changes and other forms of maintenance needed it could work. Depends on charging costs, insurance premiums, and the more frequently needed new tires due to the weight. All that aside, this thing is awesome. The fold down back cab wall is brilliant. So much thought went into getting maximum use out of this truck. The price is justified by its function rather than being jacked up by essentially useless bells and whistles.
I heard they were going to be affordable starting at 40k
You have to replace those batteries every 110k miles or ten years. And a battery like that could cost 30k. Have fun
@@brandonsmith2299 and the sources are
@@johnmadden52this is just common knowledge. Batteries have a shelf life, once its up, the whole car is junk, unless you want to spend more then its entire value fixing it.
@@jaredchampagne2752 It only common knowledge to people that are wrong. 110k miles would be 250 charges at 440 miles per charge, NMC Li-ion technology like in this truck are passing 80% capacity up to 1000 cycles. LFP technology in smaller EVs are getting up to 3000 cycles of life to 80%. Thats a battery life of nearly 450k miles with NMC, and 90% of it can be recycled at the end of its life. These are all easily findable numbers for anyone with google.
I never knew I needed this truck in my life before this video
Find out how much it cost to replace the battery first😂
This is what I would spend money on, not just design, but clever design and utility. Awesome!
Agreed. Range.. and functionality. Ability to use 110/240, and have 10 foot of bed space which is insane.. put a camper shell on that and you got a home. More or less. Maybe not as luxurious as some of the camper vans.. but pretty close and you get a truck and good range. Just need that price to drop in half and it would be a big seller even at 50K or so.
@@b3owu1flmao they are going to lose 10s of thousands of dollars every time they sell one how do you fathom they can lower the price. GM is going to go bankrupt PERIOD
be prepared to spend a lot
A fool and his money are soon parted. Save yourself a lot of wasted money and heartache, buy a real truck, this is a pos built on lies like ALL EV's The market is dying for a reason, EV's are not viable with current, or near future technology (As in we are decades away from EV's even being a viable consideration) If this fake industry does not crash and end soon, we will soon hit critical mass where the power grid fails all around the country and you can't keep food safe, or AC for the elderly/sick, and then you will pay astronomical prices for electricity. These are irrefutable facts, we do not generate enough electricity now, the power grid is in shambles and failing now, and we are CLOSING down critical power plants at an alarming, increasing rate. We would need decades and billions of dollars to rebuild and upgrade/expand the power grid, and the construction of a new power plant ever year for decades to even make this EV joke a viable option.
I'm afraid to see the price on this after seeing the $120K Hummer lol
I'm afraid to see the recharge time on a low battery? Days? 294kw from that special charger.... Geeze, that's massive, can't be good for the battery. And it needs it's own power plant, lol
Been waiting for this Ready to watch the next one
this is the most real truck ev I've seen yet. I was really excited for the f150 but I'm def more impressed with this! Maybe in 20 years when i can afford it I'll have one haha
You'll be surprised by how quickly the prices fall on these vehicles.
@@TopGunZero the retail price will fall yes. But the lower it goes the higher the demand may get on the vehicles possibly bringing them back up. Like to buy a cybertruck on autotrader right now its 187K haha
@@robdean54 The prices of all EVs are going to fall as battery technology continues to get cheaper. Cell prices are estimated to drop more than 50% by this summer compared to last summer... By 2035 the price of an EV truck like this will be the same or cheaper than a gas truck...
Love the Silverado but I have a Lightning budget lol used of course
@@robdean54 Tesla has a policy in place that nobody can sell it for 6 months or something.. at least without auth by tesla to sell it.
It really feels like they took the essence of the Avalanche and merged it with a Silverado EV. Love it, the mileage, the features. Wish it was priced more aggressively in Canada. I'd be curious to know the time to charge to full and the cost however.
exactly...electric avalanche
Out of Spec did on EA about a full charge in an hour for around $96
I wouldn't buy an EV until they start to level off tech wise. Right now every 18-24 months EVs are getting almost twice as better as their counterparts. Lease, it might be a little more expensive but after 18-24 months you can trade it in and get something better and newer.
@@sprockketsOr, one could charge in the morning or late evening at a Supercharger for 19 cents per kW and the cost would be approximately 30 dollars. Best to charge at home most nights for around 3 dollars per charge where I live in the USA.
that is insanely cheap@@dvader3263
That throwback to the avalanche rear wall feature is great to see back in production. I loved and used that feature in my avalanche. Hauling siding, lumber or plywood it was so handy. The av had the strong(but somewhat easily scratched" box covers which were great as well.
I kind of love the friendship and brotherhood Zach and Dan share in their Collab videos , you guys should fight more 😅. Love to see you lads have more fun.
Out of all the electric trucks, this is the one I've been most excited for. A truck is a tool and it should be used as such. It has to earn it's keep and the Silverado can!
What do you mean truck is a tool? I see people around driving F250 Platinum with custom bling wheels never carry anything in the bed besides groceries. Truck is an oversized luxury vehicle for men with small hands.
@@00_UU There is literally a fleet version of this truck. That 240v power supply is going to be very useful for the workers who get issued that truck.
@@Neojhun absolutely. EV trucks are the future and these high prices will come down.
At a $105,000 that is one expensive tool.
@@MWMWMWMWMWMWMWMWWWMMMWMWMWMMWM people daily driving F-250 Platinum easily cost over 100k and they probably pay around 700 dollars per month on diesel. EV truck will be 3-5 times cheaper to charge.
I love how he pronounced the town of Tempe correctly. One of the best things I enjoy about Zack’s videos is how clearly he speaks. (Extends to pronunciations).
pretty innovative. I'm going to be looking at purchasing this truck in the future!
You correctly attribute the "sail panel" to the older Chevy Avalanche (also called a flying buttress on the even older Pontiac Fiero), but seem not to remember that the Avalanche pioneered the step bumper we see in todays GM pickups, as well as the Midgate cargo extension feature. In the Avalanche (also seen in the Cadillac Escalade EXT and the Hummer H2 SUT), the folding hard tonneau allowed the midgate to fold while the back glass remained in place.. which allowed over 8 feet of covered and weatherproof storage (real handy for lumber shopping in the rain, and less cavernous in the H2, obviously). I am really gratified and appreciative that your review and enthusiasm is sparking new conversations about these innovative features, because I feel they were under appreciated when they were originally released to the public.
Watching the midgate bit made me miss my 2002 Avalanche Z-71. Loved that truck.
The range is very impressive. Love the friends bickering over Dan getting you stuck on zero battery. The mid gate is a very nice feature. So versatile. I can imagine many company’s using it was a filming platform or a cool camper.
One could turn it into a van! Love the truck! Way to go chevy!! Thanks for the great video!
That’s it I’m sold now. I know which vehicle I want. Thank you so much for your review of this vehicle.
Absolutely loving the throwback to the practicality and versatility of trucks like the Avalanche with this new EV model. It's refreshing to see manufacturers finally listening and making trucks that can truly haul and handle the demands of real-life work again.
Now... I'm NOT a truck owner, nor really a fan of trucks, but... I CAN see the extremely valuable/useful features this truck has on the work/practicality/daily use side... WELL THOUGHT OUT!!! So... PROPS TO GM on this vehicle! 👍 😎🇬🇧
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I don't usually like pick-ups and Chevies even less, but this one is a very smart execution! 👌👏🙇♂
Wow, I especially love the 10ft bed, hope to see this rolled out on standard pickups. Trailblazers Chevy, you did go.
I've had my 2007 Cadillac EXT since 2009... It has 230,000 miles on it. I love the truck... This EV is what I've been waiting for... Looks similar to my truck, but upgraded everything and finally a realistic usable range on an EV! This is tempting!
My dad had 2 avalanche's growing up, best truck there ever was. Being able to put that back wall down is great, you can also pop the whole back window out in the summer and drive without it.
At the time the Honda Ridgeline was better. Super reliable too.
@@sprockkets The Ridgeline is simply just a crossover SUV with a bed though. Not much of a truck.
IF it cant take a camper shell, toll boxes, or a lumber rack, then it cannot be in the running for best truck ever,
@@sprockketsIts a minivan with a small bed
@@NegussugeN Bro the Avalanche was a unibody truck just as well. Maybe you should drive a first gen ridgeline - they aren't just a Pilot with a pickup bed.
Everything else aside, what a beautiful view where you decided to stop midway.
All without a tonneau cover too 💯
they do nothing anyhow
@@kidamere2408 they can improve range on EV pickups. Tesla advertises this for the Cybertruck
@@saile_1004 and tfl truck did test after test and did nothing
@@kidamere2408 Range on the cyberturd drops 15% without the cover over the bed.
@@kidamere2408TFL’s testing is flawed. Out of Spec studios testing is far more scientific.
Aaahh!! They brought back the Avalanche midgate!!!!!
Hence why ill NEVER call this truck a Silverado...
I once owned a 2005 Nakid Avalanche 4x4 Z71. I bought used in 2006, with only 8,900 miles. Totally trouble free for my entire 5 years and 78,000 miles. The only negative was 12-20 mpg depending how many lights, traffic and speed. The most I ever hauled was a load a sheet rock from Home Depot to home to finish the basement, a total of 28, 4x8 sheets at 68 lbs each a total of 1,904 lbs plus 50 lbs of screws. All weather tight under the hard bed cover with the window left in. The truck rode fantastic, got an average of 15 mpg round trip, then when I got home I was easily able to drive through to the walk in basement entrance that was up one hill and down another, all in 4low. The gas tank was 35 gallons that got a total of at least 400 miles all over The Smokey Mountains and Tail Of The Dragon, on a trip to Pigeon Forge. That also happened when a refinery failure caused a gas shortage in the mid Atlantic states. We stopped at 1/4 tank at the foot of Rt. 441 in N. C. , where the next gas station was over the mountains and 40 miles, mostly uphill at 10 mpg! The max amount of gas was 5 gallons each. I explained how I was a dumb Yankee from MA and needed more on vacation to get to where I was going. The owner of the small gas station was very friendly and allowed us to fill up at the reg price! Easily done in 5 minutes, for 32 gallons.
The cyber truck icon at the beginning of the video is very funny 😂
I don't usually usually care about trucks but I am watching this video and seeing the features they've put into this vehicle, I'm really amazed. So many good things plus that big battery. This might be the best truck to live with, if you actually need a truck.
They're finally making trucks that actual truck drivers might be interested in. Imagine where we'll be in 5 years.
That range is nuts.
Most of gasoline/diesel cars make that with no effort, even in cold climates, when EV cars lose 30%-40% of the range. Talking about cold climate, some EV cars have resistor based heating, and others have a heat pump, which is more efficient, and takes less energy from the battery, which means more mileage. There are pros and cons, but I'm from Finland, and I want to try an EV.
Range can be nuts in any EV if you double the size of the pack like the Silverado EV does. 200kWh - Silverado EV 123kWh - Cybertruck 106kWh - Rivian 98kWh - F-150 EV
@@SEBTECHDIY that's a long way to say competitors should have put in a bigger battery
@@SEBTECHDIY It's actually 212kWh, for a fill up on the road of between $80 and $106 depending on the station. So basically they matched the range and cost of a gas truck, until it's cold outside and that cost goes up by 30%.
@@SEBTECHDIY Rivian is 135kwh
I love Chevy, I was so hyped about this truck. The one thing I do not like is when adding extra bedroom, the back of the truck is exposed and if it’s raining, water can get into the truck other than that I love the truck.
Wow...i dont even drive a truck but that back paneling folding in like that is very cool. I am sure that will come in very handy when hauling super long items and even just for extra cargo. Very impressed with the Silverado EV
Regarding cost to charge: 13:01 shows price of $0.48 USD per kwh (!) $0.48 per kwh * 200 kwh pack = $96 USD for a FULL Charge. (0-100%, rarely something anyone does in an EV) Seems expensive...but remember, you can charge at home for less than 10x the price. Here in Ontario, it would be equivalent of $3-5 USD.
.16 kwh for me in Indiana.
Here in cali, it would only be 1/3 of that cost. Plus they were driving at highway speeds which is only about 50-60mph, where as a normal freeway in cali is 80-85. This truck would get like 300 miles in cali.
@@untasty4215ev go prices here in so cal are crazy high compared to tesla charging from what I've seen.
@@untasty4215I don’t think you would have a 35% loss in range by going slightly faster, I own a Chevy EV and we get the advertised range of 259mi going 75mi/hr. Also it depends on the station you charge at the Electricfy America. near me is .32/Kw and GM EVs give you a $500 EV charging credit with EVgo when you purchase one, we are at 2 yrs of ownership with our Bolt and we still have $340 left. I think like you said it’s situational, if you can get really cheap electricity form your home and live an area with good conditions it’s a great buy especially with the tax credit, but as soon as your price per kW at home is like near .20 it starts to get expensive
@@Solkre82same in PA
Both the Volt and Bolt had the discharge/regen display.
And the Spark
I love the cybertruck, but this, this is the perfect truck! Amazing!
BRO that FRO! Out of sight. 🤯😆
1:00 I don't see Zach. I see Sam Bankman-Fried
Serious Hair-Gate 😂😂
Chevy Avalanche glow up it looks like. Super impressive vehicle and makes me excited for the future. I think practical engineering did some math as to how the chevy silverado also is the best in its class towing range? Shame about the CCS port but im sure that'll be changed next year
Literally an avalanche… love it!
@@blakerodriguez5999 EValanche
CHEVY screwed the pooch calling this a Silverado, a complete blasphemy of their own heritage...
Seriously, crazy impressive. Its also a beautiful machine inside and out. And that is coming from an 7.3 F350 lover. I am loving the wrap around headlight bars and goofy lighted badges more an more. The heads up and center displays are top notch too. No, verly huge screens like we have been seeing in alot of other evs. But there is alot of info on display at a glance. How were they at night tho? Some cars nowadays have obnoxiously bright dashboard lights and mini screens. Also a new meaning to jumpstarts. lol
The Cybertruck drawing is just a pice of art!
Kinda realistic to me
oh no, all the $TSLA shills are going to be hating on him for driving a Chevy
This video got me sold on it. Hopefully i can buy one next year and the range is nice🏆
My GMC has a mind blowing range of 1,080 miles on one 36 gal tank of sweet EV myth busting diesel fuel 😂
700 here for my Ford 5 liter gasser!
I love that Chevy took this KZhead technology route, these two are the two to review an EV! S/O Jerry, keep on keeping on man!
Never wanted to be a friend of a KZheadr this badly. Keep being awesome Zack. And yes, I am a current avalanche owner and I’ve been waiting for this truck for a long time. Thank you for this review.
Great video guys.....great stuff
That back seat flipdown is identical to the avalanche. Glad it's coming back, it's very useful when you need it.
I have an avalanche and the back end is the exact same... and is one of my favorite things about it. Makes this truck worth getting
The midgate is something I'm so happy we're seeing come to market. Its been on so many concepts, and makes the bed a lot more usable for actual truck things.
What do you mean, this EXACT same MIDGATE has been on the Chevy AVALANCHE for 20 years, CHEVY MARKETING SUCKS!
*We need a camping accessory for that truck. It has the flip down extended bed access into the cabin.*
@JerryRigEverything you mentioned the sail was reminiscent of the Avalanche, and the Avalanche also had the removable back window with flip down back wall.
Never wanted a truck in my life, until now.
i thought i was dreaming of getting a Cybertruck. Now i dream of this! I just can't belive the possibility's with this truck. Taking down that midgate makes it a amazing camper! This is why i love USA! Wish this car comes to Norway some day
The mileage calculator is really accurate. I’m a Cadillac lyriq owner and that’s always been really impressive for me and gives me a sense of calm because I known the estimations are accurate.
This would be a life saver for my family. Wow!
The ability to extend your bed length by folding the rear passenger seats down is probably one of BEST advancements in truck design/usability to date! They should add that same feature to a gas truck and then I might buy one lol.
That bed extension feature is not new. My dad’s 2001 Avalanche has it, you don’t have to fold the head rests tho and you also have the option of leaving the rear glass on and just fold the divider. That coupled with the fact that the bed of the Avalanche was covered with 3 panels allows you to include the bed as part of the interior of the truck. Rare uses for it I guess but I remember taking a mattress to our cabin in the mountains during a storm. I laid on it for part of the trip, avoided it getting wet and still enjoyed the AC lol
Did he make any claims that the bed extension feature was new? Not sure who you're replying to
What's the difference if it's new or not, I'm not a Chevy fan, but it's a pretty good idea and it doesn't matter if it's new or not.
You can leave the glass there too IIRC.
@@Fullmetalseagul I guess I phrased it too direct. Wasn’t replying to anyone. Just thought it was not common knowledge and wanted to share. Would be pretty cool if all pickups had this feature.
You didn't mention the hands free driving, which it looked like this truck had. I know it's available on a lot of GM and other makes now, but this feature is so cool and works well!
0:31 crazy fun fact, that is the original 1831 LONDON BRIDGE, now located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. It was quite literally dismantled, shipped around the world, and reassembled in AZ about fifty years ago.
5:00 that back space has really so much room for activities. Eyy!
jerry with hair is scary
*Zack
Steve*
Hairy Jerry
That afro was historical…
Who is Jerry?
Got tired of waiting for my RST reservation to be fulfilled- have been really enjoying my F150 Lightning Playinum for the last 6 months !
This new Electric Avalanche is so cool, but pretty expensive too. I owned an Avalanche for 14 years and yes it had the same midgate design when it was built in 2003, everything was the same as this new truck. That feature alone was revolutionary. I could easily slide a long couch into the bed and further into the cab and still shove things between it and the closed tailgate. There was nothing that Avalanche couldn't haul. I once drove over 40 miles to pick up unfinished wood flooring, slid it into the truck with the midgate down and drove the entire load home in the pouring rain without getting any of the wood flooring wet as you could leave the bed covers on and the rear window in place with the midgate folded. Loved my Avalanche.
I don't see any Silverado you're referring too, but I do see the new Avalanch-E I've been waiting for. You said you had never seen the panel be removed... ALL AVALANCHES COULD DO THIS, Its called a MID-GATE. That's why I REFUSE to call this a Silverado... It's an AVALANCHE!!!!! I've owned 2 of them and they were the best trucks Chevy ever made. Not sure what Chevy were thinking, this is nothing like a Silverado and people have been waiting for a new AVALANCHE since like 2012... Their marketing advisor should be fired, theyd sell more Avalanches...
I came here to say exactly this - this is basically an electric Avalanche, and they are just using the Silverado nameplate because they know it will get them more sales
I have owned 2 as well, 1st generation and my current Avalanche is 2011
Is Chevy doesn't call it an avalanche, I don't know why you would.
Man I'm just excited for the Aptera... Having a huge battery is not a solution, having a lightweight aerodynamic car, is. 1000 miles range with 40 miles from solar per day. Love it
Man, I'm just excited for my new bicycle. Having a car is not a solution 🤪. (in all serious, useful mileage from solar sounds insane).