2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG, Specs, Pictures

2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG, Specs, Pictures – The first chefs to slice up a fugu – and met their swift and painful demise as a result – helped educate those who came after about which parts are tasty and which are treacherous. Monty Python’s King Arthur learned it was wiser to run away after the first of his knights was devoured by the killer bunny. Similarly, Chevrolet has had time to see the missteps of its competitors before launching its all-electric half-ton truck.

And while sentiment has soured somewhat on electrification as of late, the relatively late arrival of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lands as something of a segment leader in many important respects. 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG

2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Redesign and Update Plan

Interior and Exterior

The interior of the version we drove was finished in black with red accents in the vents, and boasted red and blue stitching throughout, but it’s the 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen that dominates the dash no matter how the space is dressed up. First impressions were positive, but the appeal diminished somewhat after climbing in and spending a bit of time behind the wheel. 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG

Where General Motors (GM) has decked out its top-spec trucks in decadent hides that make the interior look (and smell) fantastic, that’s not the case with the Silverado 1500. The hard seats don’t feel overly special, and there are too many surfaces finished in hard, glossy plastic for a machine that costs six figures. Worse still, the snazzy red and blue accent stitching in a few of the trucks tested at this media drive event appeared to be applied by someone shivering from the cold, with inconsistent lines spanning their dashboards.

2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Specs

We were afforded a brief towing test with an enclosed dual-axle car hauler with a 680-kg (1,500-lb) ballast inside, and the Silverado 1500 pulled it so effortlessly it was easy to forget the trailer was even attached. The new infotainment system has an enormous and bright display, plus the Google-based interface is quick and responsive. Audio volume plus temperature controls are handled by big, easy-to-use knobs, and the rest of the climate controls have proper buttons, but pretty much every other function is operated through the big screen.

Engine and Performance

We were afforded a brief tWe also got to sample the Wide Open Watts (WOW) mode that, with all systems set to sport, announces its initiation with a startlingly loud and bass-heavy sound effect before unleashing all 754 hp and 785 lb-ft of torque.

It’s a figure that also puts it ahead of the competitors in their long-range formats, and while Chevrolet’s spokespeople were coy about the RST’s power output when WOW mode isn’t engaged, the work truck version of the Silverado 1500 throws down 510 hp and 615 lb-ft of torque. Regardless of the numbers, the RST is properly quick whether launching from a standstill, or rocketing around slower traffic at highway speed owing test with an enclosed dual-axle car hauler with a 680-kg (1,500-lb) ballast inside, and the Silverado 1500 pulled it so effortlessly it was easy to forget the trailer was even attached. We also got to sample the Wide Open Watts (WOW) mode that, with all systems set to sport, announces its initiation with a startlingly loud and bass-heavy sound effect before unleashing all 754 hp and 785 lb-ft of torque.  2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG

It’s a figure that also puts it ahead of the competitors in their long-range formats, and while Chevrolet’s spokespeople were coy about the RST’s power output when WOW mode isn’t engaged, the work truck version of the Silverado 1500 throws down 510 hp and 615 lb-ft of torque. Regardless of the numbers, the RST is properly quick whether launching from a standstill, or rocketing around slower traffic at highway speed.

2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Fuel Economy

The Silverado 1500’s mechanical braking is strong when needed, which isn’t often thanks to one-pedal battery regeneration that can be set to a light, medium, or strong modes, the latter of which takes a bit of getting used to because it’s so aggressive. It’s worth utilizing since it helps the Silverado 1500 achieve its 708-km range for the RST with its heavy equipment wheels. The Work Truck (WT) version is rated to 724 km, but in either case, it’ll travel farther on a single charge than any of its competitors, with the exception of the Cybertruck which will possibly exceed that with its optional range extender.

Chevrolet also claims the Silverado 1500 will manage better range than the other electric trucks when towing, too, although the factors that affect trailering range include everything from driving style to the size, weight, and shape of the trailer. While trying to recharge the truck on a trip while hauling a trailer would be a serious pain, at least the Silverado 1500 can do it quicker than any of the other trucks, accepting DC fast-charge speeds up to 350 kW.  2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG

2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Safety Features

The most immediate and obvious way Chevrolet trumps its competitors is style. Where the styling of preceding electric pickups has ranged from a little frumpy (Ford F-150 Lightning) to a little goofy (Rivian R1T), to gag-inducingly absurd (Tesla Cybertruck), Chevrolet has made its offering look like a fresh, contemporary version of the Avalanche of old thanks to the snazzy buttresses sweeping from the roofline to the box.

Checking out the Silverado 1500’s profile, it appears sportier and more sensibly-sized than its gas-powered sibling, particularly up front. Without needing to accommodate a large V8 and the bulky bellhousing of a transmission, the nose of this electric vehicle (EV) is trim and sleek by modern half-ton standards. Instead of a gaping grille dominating its fascia there’s a striking light bar, illuminated bowtie badge, and, in the case of our tester, some tidy red RST lettering. The squared fenders are slightly boxed and are capable of housing the industry’s first factory-offered 24-inch wheels and tires. They help give the Silverado 1500 its imposing stance and appealing proportions, although that rubber won’t be cheap to replace.  2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG

2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Price and Release Date

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crests $120,000 with the mandatory delivery fees added. A comparably-equipped Ford F-150 Lightning has a lower MSRP. The Rivian R1T with the longest available range tops $150,000, while Tesla’s Canadian site still didn’t feature pricing at the time of this writing.

None of those other trucks offer the looks, modular functionality, nor the combination of performance and utility of this Chevy, suggesting it’s poised to be competitive within these early days of EV pickups. The Silverado 1500 is meant to be a bonafide pickup first and foremost, enabling all the usability and practicality buyers expect of their trucks. It just happens to be electric, too. Taking the time to learn from the earlier competitors should make the Silverado 1500 an attractive choice for those keen on an electric pickup. 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG