The Silverado EV vs the Ford Lightning
Both Ford and Chevrolet are competing to reach the all-electric future. Both brands have recently released an electric pickup as part of their electric lineups. While Ford released the F-150 Lightning last summer, Chevrolet debuted its all-new Silverado EV last month. It might seem like there’s much similarity between two American-made electric pickup trucks, but there’s quite a bit that sets the electric Silverado apart from the F-150 Lightning. To learn more about the Silverado EV, visit Apple Chevrolet Tinley Park now!
Power and Torque
The all-new electric pickup is the only electric vehicle worthy of the Silverado name. Make no mistake — even with all of the new features, the Silverado EV has a century-long reputation of truck cred to uphold. That’s why the electric Silverado produces 664 horsepower and 780 lb.-ft. of torque, topping even the most powerful Lightning, which only produces 563 hp and 775 lb.-ft. of torque.
Additionally, the Silverado EV gives you great onboard power with 10.2 kW of power and 10 outlets, but the F-150 Lightning also has 10 outlets but less power with only 9.6 kW. Unlike the F-150, the electric Silverado keeps you charged and connected wherever the road takes you.
Autonomy and Pricing
Both electric pickups will feature their manufacturer’s optional autonomous systems. While the F-150 will have BlueCruise, the electric Silverado features GM’s SuperCruise. Silverado 4 point turning also outmaneuvers the Ford. You’ll pay more for the Ford, though. The F-150 starts at $39,974, while the Silverado EV starts at only $39,900 plus electric vehicle tax-credits and incentives.
Capability
You’ll have plenty of storage and cargo room with a Silverado EV bed size measuring 5 ft. 11 inches. The F-150’s is significantly smaller, though, at only 5 ft. 5 inches. With a bigger size on the Silverado, you won’t have to sacrifice capability. The base electric Silverado pulls 8,000 lbs., while the base F-150 can only haul 7,700 lbs.
Silverado EV Beats Out the Ford
When it comes to the Silverado EV vs Ford Lightning, the electric Silverado has better performance, more autonomy, a lower price, and greater capability. With Chevrolet’s first-ever all-electric Silverado pickup, the open road is waiting. The Silverado EV isn’t just a truck. It’s a category-defying, boundary-breaking game changer that can be what you need and want it to be. Get your electric Silverado now.
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