New Silverado videos / email update. Still know nothing about the CT....

[cyberhunter]

I really like the Silverado EV. The styling, functionality, 4 wheel steering, etc. It's not as fast as the CT, but would still be quite quick and from all the videos I have watched that talk about it, I think GM/Chevy have built it on a good platform. Let's be honest the Ultium platform at 350 kw capable and being a structural battery pack is a nice place to start.

The only thing I don't like about the Silverado; the payload capacity is extremely low for my needs. 1300 lbs payload for a full size pickup is ridiculously low. As a point of reference, my polaris ranger can load up with 1000 lbs. The CT is advertised as up to 3500 lbs payload and if it weren't for this one major capabilities difference, the Silverado EV would be higher on my radar.

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[cyberhunter]

One thing to keep in mind, though is that Chevy has put out a lot of material and produced a pretty show model. They haven't done any videos showing a true working prototype. All the video of the silverado in motion are CG, and they don't even let people other than GM lift and raise the tailgate, midgate, etc. No one ever in the bed, no one ever shown moving the midgate. They don't have a working prototype as far as I can tell.

 

[Ogre]

I think everyone here can be honest....silverado EV looks like a normal truck. idk how you could be on the fence between the Silverado EV and the CT. when you drive the Silverado people aren't going to break neck at it just like the lightning. the CT on the other hand will have people saying wow and pointing at it for years after its already released. also do you really want to deal with electrify americas chargers? most don't work. with Tesla you have their charge network. also note Tesla specializes in EV's, you know exactly what you are going to get from their EVs. ford and chevy just started making them. they have 1-2 years experience compared to 15 plus years with Tesla. don't kid yourself. if your a late reservation holder on the CT then okay jump on it but you'll regret not waiting for the CT. not only that. telling people you drive a Tesla is also a lot better than saying you drive a ford or chevy. basic

I don’t know about years after release. Impression I get is Tesla is turning production on high and by 2027 you won’t be able to drive to the corner market without seeing 3 Cybertrucks.

 

[Ogre]

Tesla has been bringing the Cybertruck everywhere.

Most recent sighting was Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Conference, it was at the speedway just a week ago

https://driveteslacanada.ca/cybertruck/tesla-cybertruck-appearance-cvrp-autopilot-team/

Tesla doesn’t do the super polished promo videos a lot of other automakers do. But this Silverado promo was just repeating known stuff.

 

[darinduvall]

"I'm wondering why Tesla doesn't do this?"
Because they don't need to.

 

[SHorzy]

I really like the Silverado EV. The styling, functionality, 4 wheel steering, etc. It's not as fast as the CT, but would still be quite quick and from all the videos I have watched that talk about it, I think GM/Chevy have built it on a good platform. Let's be honest the Ultium platform at 350 kw capable and being a structural battery pack is a nice place to start.

Their latest battery tech is suspect at best. Only thing it is likely good for is to start a big fire.

 

[shaneaus]

I like the Silverado a lot. And, I thank the OP for sharing! I think the feature set needs to be brought up to the F-150 regarding outlets (there should be standard outlets innate the frunk and at the rear of the bed of the truck. These aren't mentioned and they are almost imperative as a feature is they want to remain relevant to the working customers). The rest looks great! I do wish they'd offer a bench seat option like I've had in my last three trucks. I don't use it often - but, when I do it is DAMN handy!

I DO like that they are leveraging Google services for mapping/audio. But, I'm concerned about GM's track record on software updates/monthly subscription model.

What concerns me about the chevy?
1) That Ultium battery is OLD tech - go watch Sandi Munro. SO, it'll be almost obsolete upon delivery.
2) Like all other manufacturers there is no viable charging network (hopefully, this will change)
3) They mention that a customer "could" have upgraded software over the air. Interpretation = the customer will have a monthly fee associated with any updates/etc. I'm not a fan of a monthly fee for my truck/vehicle! Tesla doesn't do that g but, the traditional OEM's want to nickel and some their customers for EVERYTHING. And, if you don't want a monthly fee - the dealer will be there to fleece your pockets at every update opportunity.
4) Payload and towing with the old Ultium battery tech will be lower as it will be a much heavier battery than the CT's.
5) They advertised the lowest drag "of any current production vehicle. They can only say that because the CT isn't out yet. So, the CT will beat it on range/towing/cargo capacity because of the battery.

I'll stick with waiting for the CT.

 

[Crissa]

What concerns me about the chevy?

2) Like all other manufacturers there is no viable charging network (hopefully, this will change)

There are more places to charge a Chevy than a Tesla. So what's 'viable' mean? Now if you mean Reliable, well, one network is definitely more reliable.

-Crissa

 

[chalupa808]

Tesla isn't to this point with the truck yet... or perhaps they're past this point? This is like what they showed back in 2019.

I didn't think the video was worth posting here, so little was shown, it's just sitting still there.

-Crissa

It's sitting there... MENACINGLY!!

 

[Crissa]

Seems like we"ve gotten lots of crumbs. What do you think showing up at the Moss Landing power plant was?

-Crissa

 

[Zabhawkin]

Its got what 2.. maybe 3 inches of sidewall. That wouldn't do for the roads in my town.

 

[Crissa]

Its got what 2.. maybe 3 inches of sidewall. That wouldn't do for the roads in my town.

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What's that?

-Crissa

 

[Bill906]

There are more places to charge a Chevy than a Tesla.

@Crissa , not sure I follow what you mean here. I was under the impression Tesla's could charge anywhere a Chevy can, but only Teslas can charge at Tesla superchargers (Right now, in the US anyway). I'm guessing I'm overlooking some basic fact or something.

 

[Crissa]

@Crissa , not sure I follow what you mean here. I was under the impression Tesla's could charge anywhere a Chevy can, but only Teslas can charge at Tesla superchargers (Right now, in the US anyway). I'm guessing I'm overlooking some basic fact or something.

Currently, there's no official way to charge a Tesla from a North American CCS charging point.

-Crissa

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