Why shouldn't I Cancel My CT order and purchase the Chevy EV?

[ModelC]

Regarding the FS edition: The $20k extra does include a minimum 7k-8k FSD value (likely far more once FSD is fully realized) and you also get a good 1k value from the lifetime connectivity, home charger $600 plus home backup ~3k, ATV wheels if that is your thing is another 1K (perhaps more once FS ends). All CT's also have a ~40% better drive train warranty (8 year, 150k mile) and larger super charger network. Not exactly worth $20k but you are approaching that figure. I would say if you want FSD then you really should be looking at it as more of a $10k upcharge even if nothing else you see as value.

Not even $10k when you add the $2,500 credit, the tire package, and the potential cost of PowerShare.

You are getting very close to $16-$17k

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[FL370]

As a "dumb" FS owner I don't regret it for a second. I had to drive a Model S yesterday and was appalled at how boring it is (super fun car, but no CT.)

 

[Alcsperry]

The local Chevy dealer has had four Silverado EV WT on the lot for two months. Originally priced at $82k. Now discount and tax credit bring them down to $68,800. 200kw battery with over 400mile tested range and 10k tow. Zero to Sixty in 5.5 sec. larger front storage. Spare tire. Center dash display. 4WD Full Independent suspension on Eight lug rims and floating axles.

Downside -No four wheel steering by wire, Stainless, FSD, Cast unibody frame or adjustable air suspension.

I am a day one reserve and sick of waiting nearly five years while the guy down the street was dumb enough to cough up and extra 20k to jump ahead in line.

What am I missing?

Everyone loves their Cybertruck it has so many advanced features and is focused on upgrades. Chevy is not in same focus area. I have never been happier, with any vehicle, just love it

 

[Jim Riedl]

The local Chevy dealer has had four Silverado EV WT on the lot for two months. Originally priced at $82k. Now discount and tax credit bring them down to $68,800. 200kw battery with over 400mile tested range and 10k tow. Zero to Sixty in 5.5 sec. larger front storage. Spare tire. Center dash display. 4WD Full Independent suspension on Eight lug rims and floating axles.

Downside -No four wheel steering by wire, Stainless, FSD, Cast unibody frame or adjustable air suspension.

I am a day one reserve and sick of waiting nearly five years while the guy down the street was dumb enough to cough up and extra 20k to jump ahead in line.

What am I missing?

Steer by wire is a game changing driving experience. I still own a Ram 2500, the ride quality of cybertruck is incomparable to my Ram. Rides like a luxury sedan.

 

[misterk9]

Dumb here. Buy the Chevy, they like knobs too.

 

[CyberT]

Oh-- the 200+ KwH battery on the Chevy yes means longer range. But it also means less advantageous driving characteristics due to the weight versus the 124 KwH battery on the Cybertuck. "Dumb range" as Lucid calls it; I agree.

Another thing for others to consider with such a large battery is charging times. Without a reliable DC fast charging system, charging will take forever. Imagine having to charge the 200+ kwh battery with a level 2 charger in your garage.

Setting aside towing, where the 200+kwh pack has an advantage, what's the purpose of hauling around such a large battery?

 

[AZCYBER]

The local Chevy dealer has had four Silverado EV WT on the lot for two months. Originally priced at $82k. Now discount and tax credit bring them down to $68,800. 200kw battery with over 400mile tested range and 10k tow. Zero to Sixty in 5.5 sec. larger front storage. Spare tire. Center dash display. 4WD Full Independent suspension on Eight lug rims and floating axles.

Downside -No four wheel steering by wire, Stainless, FSD, Cast unibody frame or adjustable air suspension.

I am a day one reserve and sick of waiting nearly five years while the guy down the street was dumb enough to cough up and extra 20k to jump ahead in line.

What am I missing?

No 4-wheel steer and more than a ton heavier. Not fun to drive. GM will never (IMO) catch Tesla on software (infotainment and FSD).

 

[SCTesla]

Another thing for others to consider with such a large battery is charging times. Without a reliable DC fast charging system, charging will take forever. Imagine having to charge the 200+ kwh battery with a level 2 charger in your garage.

Setting aside towing, where the 200+kwh pack has an advantage, what's the purpose of hauling around such a large battery?

You could charge the battery to the same KwH as the CT and get roughly the same range. Again, this isn't a great talking point. The Silverado is the only EV that suits long range driving and towing. That's not for everyone, but it's important for some.

Also, on fast chargers, the Silverado actually charges faster than the CT (currently). It has an insane charging curve and holds high rates of charge longer than any vehicle on the market.

It's not for everyone, but there's obviously a lot of CT reservation holders that wanted 500 miles of range. They are much closer to that with the Silverado.

 

[USMC70]

I had mine for less than a week and traded it in. The software is horrendous on all of these legacy automakers. I've owned the Lightning, Hummer EV, and most recently the Silverado EV. I thought I would be able to look past the clunky early 2000s software but after experiencing several Tesla's, it's impossible to go back.

Just noticing little things like the CONSTANT annoying hum when the car is on and even just siting still in drive. People say this can be fixed with a software update but "can" is different from "will". That sound alone was a dealbreaker to take a bath in it and trade it in. I hope this info can save someone thousands because I didn't read about that anywhere online or see it in the several YouTube videos I watched on the Silverado. It is absolutely nails on a chalkboard can't-tune-it-out sound.

There's also the fact that you can't adjust the amperage up and down while charging the Silverado. For most city dwellers this probably is a moot point but for people that road trip or rural people like myself, it is annoying to have to lug around another mobile charger that has built in ability to lower the amperage.

From all the many EV vehicles I've driven, Rivian is the only competitor currently to Tesla.

Can you tell me what you didn’t like about the Hummer. That SUV looks great, but I’m a big Tesla fan and very happy with them.

 

[L3it3R]

Personally? I don't like GM products. But that's a decent enough truck - and if you're hauling, it is the only one with the 'useful' range atm.
I know we don't have FSD deployed yet - but I have it on my other Teslas and will never go back. The software and constant improvements are enough to keep me in the CT for the foreseeable future.
The Steer-by-wire, four wheel steer, air suspension, 'bulletproof' body, etc are all HUGE selling points that the GM doesn't offer.

So yeah, I can see the value of it, but it's not for me.

 

[cyberos]

The local Chevy dealer has had four Silverado EV WT on the lot for two months. Originally priced at $82k. Now discount and tax credit bring them down to $68,800. 200kw battery with over 400mile tested range and 10k tow. Zero to Sixty in 5.5 sec. larger front storage. Spare tire. Center dash display. 4WD Full Independent suspension on Eight lug rims and floating axles.

Downside -No four wheel steering by wire, Stainless, FSD, Cast unibody frame or adjustable air suspension.

I am a day one reserve and sick of waiting nearly five years while the guy down the street was dumb enough to cough up and extra 20k to jump ahead in line.

What am I missing?

Didn't have time to read the entire thread, so apologies for any repeated advice:

1. The Silverado EV WT is missing too many features
2. The 2025 Silverado EV LT or Trail Boss is speculated to come out next month
3. The Sliverado EV LT is speculated to be cheaper than the RST, but with 18 inch wheels
4. The Trail Boss is expected to be more expensive than the RST, but loaded with features and a better interior
5. Conclusion: I actually think the LT and Trail Boss are worthy purchases, so wait a month. The WT / RST are under-featured / overpriced

NOTE: There is a secret "Ultium Discount" of $7,500 (essentially a pass through of the Fed tax credit) for the WT. However it is not available for the RST

 

[BayouCityBob]

Didn't have time to read the entire thread, so apologies for any repeated advice:

1. The Silverado EV WT is missing too many features
2. The 2025 Silverado EV LT or Trail Boss is speculated to come out next month
3. The Sliverado EV LT is speculated to be cheaper than the RST, but with 18 inch wheels
4. The Trail Boss is expected to be more expensive than the RST, but loaded with features and a better interior
5. Conclusion: I actually think the LT and Trail Boss are worthy purchases, so wait a month. The WT / RST are under-featured / overpriced

NOTE: There is a secret "Ultium Discount" of $7,500 (essentially a pass through of the Fed tax credit) for the WT. However it is not available for the RST

I was just about to write the same. The RST has four wheel steer, supercruise with hands-free trailering, and lots of other stuff. The LT with a couple of relevant options will be the one to get on-road,I think. Hold tight two more months then drive one of everything and decide.

 

[mitochondria]

Can you tell me what you didn’t like about the Hummer. That SUV looks great, but I’m a big Tesla fan and very happy with them.

The hummer was much more enjoyable to drive than the Silverado EV. Much softer experience on the road, both street and dirt. Crab walk was insanely fun and surprisingly useful on my narrow rural dirt roads with tight turns. Hummer has less range, but I would choose less range for a less fatiguing driving experience. My biggest dislike and I knew going into it was the massive size. Parking was always a challenge.

 

[TickTock]

Another point to consider. Although the Chevy has more range and bigger battery, it is a lot less efficient. EPA rating of 533 wh/mi versus 340 wh/mi for the CT. So you will be paying 50% more per mile in electricity (more weight, higher drag).

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