Chevy Silverado EV Now Cheapest Full-Size Electric Pickup — SkimNews
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- The 2027 Chevy Silverado EV 4WT Work Truck starts at $53,200 — $400 more than the 2026 model — making it the cheapest full-size electric pickup available after the Ford F-150 Lightning was officially discontinued and removed from Ford's website.
- Ford is preparing a $30,000 Fathom and an extended-range F-150 Lightning successor to reclaim the affordable-electric-truck slot, while Slate's first model is also on the way.
- The 2027 Silverado EV 2LT starts at $61,100, still undercutting the GMC Sierra EV ($62,400), Tesla Cybertruck ($74,990), Rivian R1T ($79,990), and GMC Hummer EV Pickup ($97,200).
- The Trail Boss trim returns for 2027 with a 2-inch lift, 24% higher ground clearance, 35-inch all-terrain tires, Terrain Mode, red tow hooks, and Trail Boss-specific badging.
- GM raised prices across most 2027 Silverado EV trims by $200–$400 while discontinuing the 4LT and RST Stars and Stripes special editions.
- The extended-range battery delivers 424 miles of range and the Max pack stretches to 493 miles; the 2026 Trail Boss with extended range tows up to 12,500 lbs and produces up to 760 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque.
- Standard interior tech includes a 17.7-inch touchscreen, 11-inch driver display, and Google built-in, with an optional 14-inch Head-Up Display and Super Cruise driver assist.
Why it matters: The price floor for a new full-size electric pickup just jumped from roughly $50,000 (the last F-150 Lightning) to $53,200, and buyers now have exactly one choice in that segment until Ford's $30,000 Fathom and Slate's truck arrive. Shoppers get a narrower lineup — no Lightning, no R1T in this price tier — and the Silverado EV's 'cheapest' crown has an expiration date measured in months, not years.
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