At the 56th Super Bowl, automaker Chevrolet has unveiled its new Silverado model powered solely by electricity.
Built upon General Motors’ Ultium EV Platform, the Silverado EV is said to be capable of 400 mi (643 km) on a full charge, an acceleration of 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds, and boasts a max payload of 1,300 lb and trailering of 10,000 lb.
“Chevrolet has constantly revolutionized the Silverado franchise to make it the powerhouse it is today,” said Steve Hill, vice president of Chevrolet. “The Ultium Platform is a critical enabler of next-level pickup truck performance for both fleet and retail customers, whether they are currently driving a Silverado or are considering a pickup for the first time.”
“The Ultium Platform enabled our design and engineering teams to start from a clean slate and create a pickup with impressive performance and capability,” said Nichole Kraatz, Silverado EV chief engineer. “The result is a truly impressive testament to the creativity and innovation our teams can bring to market with speed and at scale.”
Other notable features of the Chevrolet EV include four-wheel steering, Automatic Adaptive Air Suspension, and hands-free driver-assistance technology.
All images in this article are courtesy of Chevrolet.
