Comparison
Chevrolet Silverado EV vs Tesla Cybertruck
8WT vs Dual Motor AWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Chevrolet Silverado EV 493 mi vs 325 mi
Best value Chevrolet Silverado EV $74,600 vs $74,990
Faster charging Tesla Cybertruck 40 min vs 44 min
5-yr energy Tesla Cybertruck $7,650 vs $6,650
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Chevrolet Silverado EV
493 mi vs 325 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$151/mi vs $231/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Cybertruck
40 min vs 44 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Cybertruck
430 Wh/mi vs 495 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Cybertruck
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Cybertruck
4.1 s vs 5.5 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado EV | Tesla Cybertruck |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 8WT | Dual Motor AWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $74,600 (better) | $74,990 |
| Range | 493 mi (better) | 325 mi |
| Efficiency | 495 Wh/mi • 2.02 mi/kWh | 430 Wh/mi • 2.33 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 205 kWh (better) | 122.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | Truck | Truck |
| DC max | 350 kW (better) | 325 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 44 min | 40 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 83.6 (better) | 65.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 99 mi (better) | 75 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 151 $/mi (better) | 231 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 5.5 s | 4.1 s (better) |
| Cargo | 37 cu ft | 120.9 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb (better) | 7,500 lb |
Pick the Chevrolet Silverado EV if…
- You drive long days: 493 vs 325 miles of rated range.
- You tow: rated for 10,000 lb vs 7,500 lb.
Pick the Tesla Cybertruck if…
- You want lower running costs: about $6,650 vs $7,650 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 120.9 vs 37 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.1 vs 5.5 seconds.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Silverado EV vs Tesla Cybertruck
| Charging mix | Chevrolet Silverado EV | Tesla Cybertruck |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 495 Wh/mi | 430 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,600 | $4,850 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $7,650 | $6,650 |
| All public DC fast charging | $15,850 | $13,750 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | Tesla Cybertruck | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 335 mi | 221 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 293 mi | 193 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 1 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 45 min | about 80 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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