Prototypes for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV have been hitting public roads for the previous six months, and Chevy has a video out that exhibits among the testing that is going down.

The video exhibits a prototype for the usual Work Truck industrial model aimed toward companies, conducting a tow check with a 7,700-pound trailer. The Work Truck’s most tow ranking is 8,000 kilos, however a range-topping RST grade will provide as much as 10,000 kilos of towing. The 2 variations can have 1,200- and 1,300-pound payload scores, respectively.

Chevy stated it has greater than 170,000 reservations for the Silverado EV, although that quantity will possible drop as soon as the ordering value begins later this yr. The automaker stated round 87% of reservation holders have indicated they plan to tow with their electrical vehicles.

Nonetheless, towing could be a main drain on an EV’s vary, and Chevy hasn’t stated what distance the Silverado EV will cowl when it is close to its max towing capability. The RST can have a 200-kwh battery and estimated vary of about 400 miles and not using a load. Chevy is but to substantiate a battery and vary estimate for the Work Truck.

We do know the Work Truck will include a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain good for 510 hp and 625 lb-ft of torque. The RST can have an analogous powertrain however 664 hp and 780 lb-ft.

Underpinning the Silverado EV is Normal Motors’ Ultium EV platform and battery set present in autos just like the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq. At 233 inches in size, the truck is about an inch longer than a Silverado 1500 with a crew cab and quick mattress. A trunk shall be featured up entrance, whereas choosing a Multi-Flex tailgate will allow you to suit gadgets so long as 10 ft within the mattress.

Pricing begins at $39,900 for the Work Truck. Chevy hasn’t introduced pricing for the RST however a particular RST First Version launch mannequin that shall be accessible from the autumn will begin at $105,000. Each costs exclude vacation spot.

The Silverado EV and a associated GMC Sierra EV Denali shall be constructed at GM’s Orion Meeting plant in Orion Township, Michigan, which is presently present process a $4 billion improve to assist manufacturing of the electrical vehicles and different future EVs.