Chevy Silverado EV Becomes Cheapest Full-Size Electric Truck — SkimNews
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- Ford discontinued the F-150 Lightning, removing it from its website after the 2025 model started at roughly $50,000 as America's most affordable electric pickup.
- 2027 Chevy Silverado EV starts at $53,200 for the base 4WT Work Truck — $400 more than the 2026 model — while other trims rise $200 or $400 and the 4LT and RST Stars and Stripes editions are dropped.
- Silverado EV pricing undercuts every remaining full-size electric truck rival: GMC Sierra EV ($62,400), Tesla Cybertruck ($74,990), Rivian R1T ($79,990), and GMC Hummer EV Pickup ($97,200).
- Silverado EV battery options span 286 miles (standard), 424 miles (extended), and 493 miles (Max) per 2026 model specs, with Google built-in, a 17.7-inch touchscreen, and an 11-inch driver display as standard.
- Trail Boss trim returns for 2027 with a 2-inch lift, 24% higher ground clearance, Terrain Mode, 35-inch all-terrain tires, and red tow hooks.
- Trail Boss capability includes towing up to 12,500 lbs, a 2,100-lb payload, and up to 760 hp with 775 lb-ft of torque, per 2026 model figures; Super Cruise and a 14-inch HUD are optional.
- Affordability is short-lived: Ford's $30,000 Fathom and Slate's first model are arriving soon to undercut the Silverado EV's pricing lead.
Why it matters: Ford's exit from the full-size electric pickup segment leaves the Silverado EV alone below $60,000 among major competitors, but its cheapest-truck status is temporary — Ford's $30,000 Fathom and Slate's debut model are on the way to reclaim the budget end of the market.
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