2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV: Trims, Range, and Towing Compared

The short answer: between 283 miles and 493 miles of EPA-estimated range depending on trim, with a 170 kWh battery powering the most popular configurations and a massive 205 kWh pack available in the Max Range variants. That kind of range changes the calculus for anyone who has been skeptical about electric trucks — a round trip from Russellville to Louisville and back, or a full day of farm calls across Logan and Todd counties, falls comfortably within reach without stopping to charge.

The table below shows exactly how each trim stacks up on efficiency and range:

A few figures from this table deserve a closer look. The Work Truck Max Range leads the lineup at 493 mi of range, which is particularly relevant for buyers who want maximum distance without sacrificing the no-frills utility of a work-focused trim. The Work Truck Extended Range earns the best combined efficiency at 70 MPGe, making it the most energy-efficient option across the seven trims. At the other end, the LT Standard Range and Work Truck Standard Range share the 119 kWh battery and roughly 283–286 miles of range — still more than enough for most local driving patterns in south-central Kentucky.

DC fast charging supports up to 300 kW on the 170 kWh variants, enabling a 10%–80% charge in approximately 0.54 hours at maximum supplied power. The 19.2 kW onboard charger handles Level 2 home or public charging at 240 volts.

Newton Chevrolet of Russellville carries a range of pre-owned trucks as well — if you want to explore what’s available in our pre-owned vehicle inventory while you decide on a new Silverado EV configuration, that’s a solid place to start your comparison.

The Silverado EV’s exterior is unmistakably a full-size American pickup, but the details have been reworked from the ground up on Chevrolet’s Ultium platform. The body carries a crew cab configuration with four conventional front-hinged doors and a multi-function tailgate — a design that matters when you’re loading fishing gear after a morning at Lake Malone or unloading materials at a job site in the county. Painted front and rear bumpers (standard on LT Extended Range and Trail Boss trims) give those variants a more refined road presence, while the LT Standard Range and Work Truck trims wear black bumpers that suit a harder-working profile.

LED lighting runs throughout — LED low and high beams, LED daytime running lights, LED side indicators, and LED brake lights are all standard. Dusk-sensing automatic headlights and auto high-beam control reduce the manual adjustments needed on unlit rural roads. The complex-surface headlight lens design produces a distinct light signature that reads clearly in the kind of low-contrast dusk that settles over the Pennyroyal Plateau.

The Trail Boss trims stand out with a taller stance: ground clearance rises to 10.1 in compared to 8.2 in on the LT and Work Truck variants. That 1.9-inch difference is meaningful when navigating unpaved farm lanes or the wooded creek crossings common across the gently rolling terrain of this region. Trail Boss trims also add standard tube side steps, front tow/recovery hooks, and underbody engine protection — features that speak directly to buyers who work their trucks rather than park them.

Wheel options vary by trim. Base trims run 18-inch alloy wheels; dealer packages including the Dark Package Plus and Bronze Package step up to 22-inch alloys with all-season tires. The optional Glass Roof is available on Trail Boss trims for buyers who want an open feel without sacrificing the standard roof’s weather protection.

If you’re trading in a current truck to move into a Silverado EV, you can get an estimate on what your current vehicle is worth before you visit the showroom — it takes only a few minutes and gives you a clear starting point for the conversation.

Seat five adults without compromise — that’s the practical summary of the Silverado EV’s interior. Front headroom measures 43.9 in, rear headroom 38.7 in, front legroom 44.8 in, and rear legroom 44.3 in. Front shoulder room reaches 64.9 in and rear shoulder room 63.8 in. Those are genuine full-size numbers, not squeezed-in figures. The rear bench folds asymmetrically, which is useful for mixing passengers and cargo on the same trip.

Every trim in the lineup wraps the seats in synthetic leather upholstery — both the primary and secondary surfaces. The driver’s seat is electrically adjustable with six-way power movement as standard, including powered height, lumbar, reach, reclining, thigh support, and tilt. Front seats are heated across all trims. The LT Extended Range Plus Package and Trail Boss Max Range add ventilated front seats, memory positions for the driver, and a fully power-adjustable passenger seat with six-way electric control.

The interior trim uses high-gloss accents on the instrument panel and door panels, with a piano-black center floor console. Ambient wrap-around lighting is standard, creating a noticeably different atmosphere than a conventional truck cabin after dark. Two illuminated visor vanity mirrors, front and rear reading lights, and an illuminated entry system round out the details that matter on a long drive home from a community event or a late return from a fishing trip.

Climate control is dual-zone automatic on all trims, with touch-screen controls, a micro-filter ventilation system, and an electric heater. The system can be pre-conditioned remotely via the OnStar app — warming or cooling the cabin before you get in, which is a practical convenience during the temperature swings common to south-central Kentucky’s spring and fall seasons.

Storage includes a full floor console with cup holders at the front seats, about 11 cu ft front trunk (frunk) with hands-free release and automatic closing, and load hooks in the pickup bed. The frunk alone is larger than the cargo area of many small SUVs, giving families a separate, lockable space for valuables while the bed handles work gear.

A 17.7-inch fixed-orientation touchscreen dominates the center of the dashboard — this is the infotainment display on the LT Extended Range, all Trail Boss trims, and Work Truck Extended and Max Range variants. The LT Standard Range and Work Truck Standard Range use an 11.3-inch navigation screen. The instrument cluster itself is an 11-inch reconfigurable TFT display on all trims, showing a digital gauge suite that includes real-time range, power flow, and driver-assistance status.

Navigation is 3D, voice-guided, and internet-fed with live traffic information. The system includes EV intelligent route planning — it maps charging stops automatically based on your battery state and the destination, which removes the guesswork from longer drives. A built-in Google virtual assistant handles voice commands for navigation, media, and vehicle controls.

Connectivity is comprehensive. Every trim includes Bluetooth, a wireless charging pad, 3 USB-C charging ports at the front, 2 USB-C ports at the rear, and 1 twelve-volt outlet at the front. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both supported. The embedded Wi-Fi hotspot uses an in-vehicle SIM card and includes 1 month of data at purchase, with the option to extend through OnStar service plans.

OnStar telematics is standard across all trims with an 8-year/96-month subscription included, covering remote lock/unlock, remote start, speed alerts, theft alerts, vehicle diagnostics, driving history and analysis, and advanced automatic collision notification. Remote battery management lets owners check charge status, pre-heat the battery, activate charging remotely, set a charging timer, and receive a charge-completion alert — all through a smartphone.

Over-the-air updates keep the software current without requiring a dealership visit. Multiple driver profiles allow different household members to save their own seat, mirror, and infotainment preferences, which is a practical feature for households where the truck rotates between a working parent and a partner doing school runs.

The Premium Package(available on LT Extended Range and Trail Boss Extended Range) adds a windshield-projected head-up display with augmented reality, Super Cruise hands-free highway driving with ACC linked to mapping, a 7-speaker Bose audio system with subwoofer, and a digital rear-view mirror. The Plus Package on those same trims adds the 7-speaker Bose system and memory-position driver’s seat without the Super Cruise system.

The 2027 Silverado EV lineup covers a wide range of budgets, from a legitimate work truck starting at $53,200 to a high-performance off-road variant at $86,800. A $2,595 destination charge applies to all trims.

The Work Truck Standard Range at $53,200 is the clear entry point — it pairs the 119 kWh battery and 286-mile range with the highest payload in the lineup at 2,497 lbs, making it the most cost-effective choice for buyers whose primary need is cargo capacity rather than long-range travel.

The LT Standard Range at $61,100 adds consumer-oriented interior refinements, heated front seats, the 17.7-inch infotainment display, and the dual-zone automatic climate system while keeping the 119 kWh battery. It’s the sweet spot for buyers who want a polished daily driver without paying for range they may not regularly use.

Stepping to the Work Truck Extended Range at $66,600 or the LT Extended Range at $69,300 unlocks the 170 kWh battery, 410-mile range, and 12,500 lbs of towing — the combination most buyers in agricultural and trades-focused households will find most useful. The $3,200 gap between those two trims reflects the LT’s added interior content and available packages.

The Trail Boss Extended Range at $70,200 adds the off-road-tuned air suspension, all-terrain tires, 10.1-inch ground clearance, four-wheel steering, recovery hooks, and underbody protection over the LT Extended Range at a $900 premium — a genuinely small price for a significant capability upgrade.

The Work Truck Max Range at $74,600 and Trail Boss Max Range at $86,800 both carry the 205 kWh battery. The Trail Boss Max Range also includes Super Cruise and the full Bose audio system as standard equipment, which explains a significant portion of the $12,200 price difference between those two trims.

You can browse our current new Silverado EV inventory to see which trims are in stock, and if you’re ready to move forward, starting a financing application online takes only a few minutes and can save time at the dealership.

Chevrolet backs the 2027 Silverado EV with a 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. The high-voltage battery and electric drive systems carry their own extended coverage: 8 years or 100,000 miles for both the battery and the electric systems. That battery warranty is a meaningful assurance for buyers who are making their first move into an electric vehicle — it means the most expensive component in the truck is protected for the duration of most ownership cycles.

Roadside assistance is included with the vehicle warranty. If a breakdown occurs, Chevrolet’s manufacturer-backed roadside assistance program coordinates towing, emergency service, and support through the OnStar system already built into the truck. The telematics connection allows automatic collision notification and remote diagnostics, so help can be dispatched without the driver needing to make a phone call.

Over-the-air software updates keep the vehicle’s systems current throughout ownership without requiring a service visit. For maintenance that does require a technician — brake service, tire rotation, suspension inspection, or accessory installation — Newton Chevrolet of Russellville’s service department is equipped to handle Silverado EV-specific needs. You can book a service appointment online at any time.

For buyers considering a lower-cost entry point into the Chevrolet lineup, Newton Chevrolet also offers a certified pre-owned program covering vehicles that have passed a rigorous inspection process and carry their own warranty protection.