CleanTechnica•25 days ago
Silverado EV: The First 1,000 Miles
Key Takeaway
The increasing adoption of large-battery electric trucks like the Silverado EV will significantly impact grid demand and charging infrastructure requirements for developers and large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •A consumer purchased a Silverado EV LT with a ~170 kWh battery pack, highlighting the availability and adoption of large-battery electric trucks.
- •The choice of a 'more affordable' trim indicates market segmentation and price sensitivity in the growing EV truck sector.
- •The significant battery capacity (~170 kWh) and mention of towing tests underscore the substantial charging demands these vehicles will place on the grid and charging infrastructure.
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Article Content
At the end of January, I bought a Silverado EV. I didn’t get the top-of-the-line RST truck with the 200+ kWh battery pack, instead opting for the more affordable LT trim with the ~170 kWh pack. I recently did some towing testing, which I wrote about in my last article, ... [continued] The post Silverado EV: The First 1,000 Miles appeared first on CleanTechnica .