2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV 8WT Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
67
out of 100
B
#16 of 39 trucks · class median 65
Reliability73
25% of overall
Efficiency71
25% of overall
Economics61
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.

Efficiency71/100

EPA efficiency2.18 mi/kWh 58

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

EPA range492 mi 97

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

Fast-charge speed92 mi / 10 min 72

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

Economics61/100

Energy cost per mile10.6¢/mi 58

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

Fuel savings vs gas rival$1,200/yr 68

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$22.00 / 100 mi 58

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

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
10.6¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$1,276
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$1,200/yr
Fast-charge speed
92 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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