With prices at the pump fluctuating between high and extremely high on a weekly basis, a lot of folks around Bryan and Defiance, OH are taking a serious look at buying or leasing a hybrid vehicle in the near future. However, here in Ohio, pickup trucks are among the most popular vehicles on the road, and most modern EVs either fall into the sedan or small crossover segments these days. Fortunately, that's all about to change with new pickup trucks like the Chevy Silverado EV and rivals like the Rivian R1T. Read on to learn more about these exciting new EV pickup trucks and find out which is the best fit for you.
Chevy Silverado EV vs. Rivian R1T
- Range
One of the big things holding many drivers around drivers from Hicksville to Fort Wayne, IN back from buying or leasing a new electric pickup truck is the perception that you simply can't go as far in one. And while EV range has always been a big part of the conversation about transitioning to zero-emissions vehicles, both the new Chevy Silverado EV and Rivian R1T have the range to satisfy the daily driving needs of most Ohio and Indiana shoppers. The Rivian R1T can travel up to 314 miles on a single charge, which is certain nothing to dismiss. However, when properly equipped, the new Chevy Silverado EV blows it out of the proverbial water with up to 400 miles of electrified range.
- Charging
Never needing to stop off at a gas station, save perhaps for grabbing snacks on a road trip, is one of the most appealing reasons to consider buying or leasing a new electric truck these days. However, one of the common sticking points for many Ohio shoppers is how long it takes to charge up while you're out on the go. Sure, no one has any trouble leaving their car plugged in overnight in their garage to wake up to a charged battery, but what if you need to plug in on the go? Well, in that case, you'll find that the new Chevy Silverado EV will never leave you in the lurch. With the ability to use DC Fast Charge Stations all over the greater Defiance, OH area and charge up to 100 miles of EV range in just 10 minutes' time, the Chevy Silverado EV will never leave you waiting around. By comparison, the new Rivian R1T only charges about 70 miles of range in the same amount of time, so it lags a bit behind its Chevy competition.
< - Utility
If you're buying an electrified pickup truck, you still want it to be able to do all the things that conventionally powered pickups can, namely hauling, towing, and off-roading. And while you'll find that the new Chevy Silverado EV and Rivian R1T are fairly evenly matched in the latter category, the Chevy electric truck can do quite a bit more in those first two categories. Compared to the Rivian R1T's 11,000-pound towing capacity, the new Chevy Silverado EV WT promise up to 20,000 pounds of towing capacity. Plus, the Chevy Silverado EV offers the innovative Multi-Flex Midgate with Pass Through, allowing you to accommodate payloads of up to 10-feet, 10-inches in length. Even with its sizeable cargo bed, the new Rivian R1T can't come close to accommodating cargo of that length.
Want to learn more about the advantages of having a new Chevy Silverado EV on your side? Get in touch with the team here at Jim Schmidt Chevrolet Buick to reserve a test drive today.