2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV 20-mod battery, 11kW 15-mode charger Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
71
out of 100
B+
#14 of 39 trucks · class median 65
Reliability73
25% of overall
Efficiency76
25% of overall
Economics67
50% of overall

What drives the score

Reliability73/100

NHTSA recall rate0.0 campaigns/yr 88

0 recall campaigns across 1 model year on record.

Documented owner issuesNot yet curated 60

No curated issue list yet — scored neutrally rather than assumed clean.

Battery degradation1.8% / yr 60

Brand-level curve — no model-specific dataset yet.

Efficiency76/100

EPA efficiency2.21 mi/kWh 67

Miles per kWh vs other trucks. Drives every cost figure on this site.

EPA range410 mi 88

Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.

Fast-charge speed93 mi / 10 min 82

Peak 350 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.

Economics67/100

Energy cost per mile10.5¢/mi 67

80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).

Fuel savings vs gas rival$1,218/yr 74

Against the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (19 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.

Battery value at risk$475/yr 60

Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.

Road-trip charging cost$21.68 / 100 mi 67

Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
10.5¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$1,258
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$1,218/yr
Fast-charge speed
93 mi per 10 min
Battery value lost per year
$475
NHTSA recall campaigns
0

Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.

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