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The emergence of new electric vehicle models is no longer surprising today, but certain achievements can still impress. This is exactly what happened with the Chevrolet Silverado EV electric pickup truck, which managed to cover an incredible distance on a single charge, setting a new world record and redefining the boundaries of what is possible in the class of heavy electric vehicles. According to official data, the car traveled 1,059.2 miles, which is about 1,705 kilometers, thereby surpassing the previous record holder - the Lucid Air electric sedan - by almost 500 kilometers, which is especially impressive given the dimensions and weight of the pickup.
The record run was held in the United States, in the state of Michigan, where General Motors engineers tested the production version of the Silverado EV model in the most basic WT configuration for a week. This version turned out to be optimal for the experiment, since it is the lightest of all available. The tests were conducted on routes close to the Milford test site, with an average speed of 35-40 kilometers per hour. This significantly reduced air resistance, which directly affected the final result. In addition, to make the design lighter, the spare wheel was removed, the tires were inflated to the recommended limit, and the windshield wipers were lowered to reduce aerodynamic drag. The engineers also deliberately refused to use the air conditioner, despite the hot weather, so as not to waste the battery charge in vain. ok
It is worth noting that during the experiment, the specialists did not interfere with the operation of the pickup software, did not make additional settings, did not use non-standard firmware, which means that any potential owner of this model will be able to repeat a similar result in theory if he creates similar conditions. The official battery capacity of the Silverado EV is 205 kW h, and the passport power reserve is declared at 710 kilometers. The result shown during the race was almost 2.4 times higher than this figure. According to reports, the average energy consumption for the entire route was 12.7 kWh per 100 kilometers, which is an extremely efficient indicator for a vehicle of this class and weight.
Thus, Chevrolet has demonstrated that even large-sized electric vehicles can be not only powerful, but also economical. This achievement is not just a marketing reason to be proud, but also an important signal to the market: electric pickups are becoming increasingly competitive, and in the coming years they can significantly push out traditional models with internal combustion engines. Given the growing interest in electric vehicles, we can expect that other manufacturers will try to surpass the new Silverado record, which will only spur the development of technologies and lead to the emergence of increasingly long-range and functional solutions in the commercial and utility vehicle segment.