Will the Chevrolet Silverado EV compete at the advertised price?

“I thought that the prices of Chevrolet Silverado EV 2024 which has recently been announced will be the highest, considering all the promises of performance and capabilities given by the manufacturer. Does a low price hide mediocre performance? Am I likely to be disappointed with the performance once I’m on the road? » – Richard

Answer

Hi Richard,

I agree with you. I expected a higher price, especially for the RST version, considering everything Chevrolet has planned. Consider, the manufacturer promises 24-inch wheels, four-wheel steering, a quick charging capacity of 350 kilowatts, a towing capacity of 11,000 pounds, a range of more than 700 kilometers thanks to a battery of more than 200 kilowatt hours, folding. the partition between the cabinet and the body, etc.

If we stick to the lower luxury versions, like the 3WT or 4WT, the look is inevitably pretty and the equipment is not generous. However, Chevrolet still advertises more than 510 horsepower, 600 pound-feet of torque and a range, for the 4WT version, of 724 kilometers. Additionally, towing capacity is listed at 12,500 pounds. All this for a starting price of $74,699, plus shipping and handling.

Chevrolet announces the arrival of the 2024 Silverado EV starting at $74,699 announced by Chevrolet, especially compared to the 2024 Ford F-150 Electric. How could Chevrolet take such an aggressive route? We need to put things in perspective.

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It should be noted that Chevrolet’s press release contains introductory announcements, in the sense that they aim to generate interest in the model. We will have to see in practice how the truck will perform, and especially if all the promised equipment and capabilities will be sold at the advertised price. GM has a history of being option-minded, and it wouldn’t be surprising if you had to shell out some money to be able to enjoy everything the truck promises.

Additionally, Chevrolet is new to the electric pickup truck business. It is important to do it in its place, and this way of doing things certainly involves an aggressive penetration of the electric car market. Will this attractive price continue? Only time will tell.

Remember that Ford did something similar with the launch of the 2022 F-150 Electric, at a higher price, of course, but which proved to be competitive due to the equipment on board and the promised performance. Surprise! The manufacturer had caused prices to rise significantly for the 2023 model year, and eventually corrected course in that year. For 2024, Ford has once again reduced the prices of the Electric.

Finally, let’s just say that Chevrolet has a lot of pressure with this car. The manufacturer can’t go wrong with this product, which will lay the foundation for GM’s prowess in electric pickup trucks. Let’s hope that this pressure translates into performance that matches the ads, as we speak, it’s too early to comment on the actual performance of the car here, as we haven’t tested it yet. Stay tuned!

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