2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss: Kirkland Buyers Guide

The first electric Trail Boss

Trail Boss has long meant a Chevrolet truck that has been set up for dirt, and 2026 is the first year the badge appears on the electric Silverado. The recipe is familiar from the gas trucks and works here too: a suspension lift, tires with real sidewalls and a few protective details underneath. What changes with an electric drivetrain is that torque is available the instant you ask for it, which helps on a loose climb or a muddy forest road where a gas engine would need to find its power band. It also means the Trail Boss rides lower in noise than the trucks it is modeled on, so you hear the gravel and the creek crossing instead of an exhaust note.

What makes it a Trail Boss

The 2-inch lift raises the nose and body, and the 35-inch all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels give more ground clearance and a taller, more forgiving sidewall than the 22-inch road wheels on the Custom. Chevrolet's page lists a dedicated Terrain drive mode, skid protection under the truck and front recovery hooks, along with Trail Boss badging on the sail panels. Four-wheel steer is standard, and Sidewinder, which turns all four wheels in the same direction at low speed so the truck can move diagonally, is called out on Chevrolet's page. In a tight trailhead lot or on a switchback that is a genuine help for a vehicle this big.

Battery packs, power and range

The Trail Boss does not come with the Standard Range pack. You choose Extended Range or Max Range. The Extended Range truck is listed at $70,000 and is rated by GM at about 410 miles, with published output near 625 horsepower. The Max Range version raises output to 725 horsepower and the GM estimate to as much as 478 miles, and published price guides place it around $86,600. Torque is 775 lb-ft either way. Off-road range is a different number than highway range, because big tires, soft ground and a lifted body use more energy, so plan a larger buffer than the estimate suggests when you head out of cell and charger coverage.

Using it around Kirkland

Most Trail Boss owners will spend the majority of their miles on pavement. The Eastside commute is the same stop-and-go I-405 trip as for any other truck, and the lifted height and all-terrain tires are a trade-off there, with a bit more road noise and a little less range than a road-tire LT. The payoff comes on weekends: forest roads in the Cascade foothills, trailheads off the Mountain Loop, gravel access roads around Snoqualmie. Many state recreation lands in Washington require a Discover Pass, so check the rules for where you are headed. Winter trips also change the equation, since the Washington State Department of Transportation can require chains or traction tires on the passes.

Cabin and technology

The 17.7-inch touchscreen and 11-inch driver display are the same as on the other trims, and Google built-in handles maps and voice commands. There is no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, which applies to every 2026 Silverado EV. The Trail Boss interior is its own: Chevrolet describes a Black and Artemis color scheme with red accent stitching. Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance is an available option on Silverado EV, though a dirt road is not where it works, so think of it as a highway feature for the long drive to the trailhead.

What Lee Johnson Chevrolet customers say

Buyers who write about trucks at Lee Johnson Chevrolet often talk about the follow-through. Denis B. wrote that Thomas Huddleston "kept us updated regularly on the delivery of our truck," and Cory M. called the Silverado he bought "the 3rd Chevy Silverado that we have purchased from [Lee Johnson Chevrolet]." Both describe the type of steady communication a buyer wants when ordering a truck with a specific battery pack and package. Thomas is the Assistant Sales Manager and Fleet Manager. The store holds about 4.6 stars across more than 2,200 Google reviews.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss?

The Trail Boss starts at $70,000 MSRP with the Extended Range battery, and a $2,595 destination charge brings the total to $72,595 before options, taxes and fees. Published price guides place the Max Range version near $86,600.

What is the maximum range of the 2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss?

GM estimates up to 478 miles with the Max Range battery and about 410 miles with Extended Range. Off-road driving, cold weather, towing and highway speed all reduce range.

How much horsepower does the Silverado EV Trail Boss have?

Published figures are about 625 horsepower with the Extended Range pack and 725 horsepower with the Max Range pack, with 775 lb-ft of torque on both.

Is the Silverado EV Trail Boss four-wheel drive?

Yes. Dual motors give it all-wheel drive like every Silverado EV, and Chevrolet adds standard four-wheel steer and Sidewinder diagonal steering on the Trail Boss.

Is the Trail Boss a good off-road truck?

It has the equipment for it, including a 2-inch lift, 35-inch all-terrain tires and skid protection, and instant torque helps on climbs. Range planning matters more off-road than on the highway, so a test drive on the kind of terrain you use is the best check.

Where can I see a Silverado EV Trail Boss near Kirkland?

Lee Johnson Chevrolet, at 11845 NE 85th in Kirkland, lists its new Silverado EV inventory online, and the sales team can be reached at 425-296-7553.

Keep exploring

The Silverado EV overview compares all three trims, the LT guide covers the road-focused middle trim, and the service and repair guide explains what ownership looks like, including how off-road use affects maintenance. For the cost side, see the pricing and leasing guide.