2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV: Kirkland Buyers Guide

A full-size Silverado that plugs in

Chevrolet built this truck on an electric platform from the start, so the battery lives in the floor, there are motors at both axles, and the space where an engine would normally sit became a front trunk that Chevrolet calls the eTrunk (10.7 cubic feet, with a power-operated lid available). The bed is a 5-foot-11 box, the cab is a crew cab with a roomy back seat, and the whole thing is unmistakably a Silverado from the outside, even if the light bar across the nose gives it away as the electric one. Because there are two motors, all-wheel drive is not an option you pay extra for. It is simply how every trim is built.

Power depends on which trim and battery you pick. Chevrolet's own page quotes up to 760 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque with its Wide Open Watts launch setting on the highest-output configuration, and a 0 to 60 time under 4.5 seconds in Sports mode. Published figures for the entry Custom are far more modest, around 510 horsepower, which is still plenty for a truck of this size. If the headline numbers matter to you, ask which battery pack is in the specific truck you are looking at, because that choice moves the output as much as the trim does.

Three trims, picked for different jobs

The Custom is the way in. It carries 22-inch machined-face wheels, black bowties and badging, the 17.7-inch touchscreen and an 11-inch driver display, and it comes only with the Standard Range battery. The LT is the one most people end up cross-shopping, since it adds the comfort and convenience layer, an uplevel LED lighting package with an illuminated front bowtie, and access to the available Multi-Flex Midgate and Multi-Flex Tailgate. The Trail Boss is new for 2026: a 2-inch lift, 18-inch wheels wrapped in 35-inch all-terrain tires, standard four-wheel steer and a Black and Artemis interior with red stitching. Chevrolet's trim comparison also shows a Stars and Steel special edition on a different trim level, which is outside the three trims covered here.

Battery packs and how far they go

Three battery sizes are offered across the lineup, and they matter more to daily life than the trim name. All range figures below are GM estimates, so the label on the truck you buy is the number to rely on. The Standard Range pack is rated at roughly 285 miles, the Extended Range pack at about 410, and the Max Range pack at up to 478. Which packs you can choose depends on the trim, and the trim pages that follow spell that out.

For a typical Kirkland routine, a Totem Lake errand, a meeting in Bellevue and the drive home on I-405, even the smallest pack has more room than most people use in a day. The bigger packs earn their price when you tow, when you drive over Snoqualmie Pass in winter, or when you simply want to charge once a week and forget about it. Towing a heavy trailer cuts range noticeably on any electric truck, so plan charging stops the way you would plan fuel stops with a gas truck.

Charging at home and on the road

Home charging is where an EV truck pays off, and Chevrolet sells a few ways to do it. A dual-level charge cord comes with the truck for a standard 120-volt or 240-volt outlet, and a faster wall unit is the usual upgrade. Chevrolet also offers its GM Energy PowerShift charger, which, when paired with a vehicle-to-home kit and a properly equipped house, can send power from the truck to the home during an outage. Apartment and condo drivers have the other path: Chevrolet says the Silverado EV is capable of 350 kW DC fast charging where a station supports it, which it estimates can add about 120 miles of range in 10 minutes.

One practical wrinkle for 2026 trucks is the plug itself. The port is CCS, not the Tesla-style NACS plug, so using a Tesla Supercharger requires GM's NACS adapter, which is sold as an accessory. The Chevrolet EV center on the dealership's site is a good place to see the home charging gear.

Bed, towing and onboard power

Chevrolet rates the Silverado EV to tow up to 12,500 pounds on a properly equipped truck, and the standard tow tech includes an integrated trailer brake controller. For Kirkland owners that means a boat for Lake Washington or Lake Sammamish is realistic, and so is a camper headed to the Cascades. The available Multi-Flex Midgate lets the rear glass and a section of the cab wall open up so that long items, up to about 10 feet 10 inches in Chevrolet's most generous configuration, ride inside the truck. With the available offboard power, the truck offers up to 11 outlets and up to 10.2 kW, which turns a tailgate into a job-site power station or a campsite kitchen.

The cabin and driver assistance

Every trim has a 17.7-inch touchscreen and an 11-inch digital driver display, and an available 14-inch head-up display sits above them. The software is Google built-in, which brings Google Maps and the Google Assistant into the car. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not offered on any 2026 Silverado EV, a change from the earlier Work Truck, so try the system with your own phone before you commit. Chevy Safety Assist is standard, covering automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, forward collision alert, a following distance indicator and automatic high-beam control. Super Cruise hands-free driving is available as an option.

Choose your 2026 Silverado EV

What Lee Johnson Chevrolet customers say

Lee Johnson Chevrolet holds about 4.6 stars across more than 2,200 Google reviews, and truck buyers show up often in them. Denis B., who bought a Silverado High Country there last fall, wrote that Thomas Huddleston "was very helpful in explaining our options and helping us configure the vehicle to our specifications" and "kept us updated regularly on the delivery of our truck." Cory M. drives nearly three hours from Cashmere and wrote, "This is the 3rd Chevy Silverado that we have purchased from [Lee Johnson Chevrolet]." For shoppers coming to electric for the first time, J. A. described the store's approach to a first EV this way: "going fully electric was an interest of ours, but we needed assistance with understanding all the ins/outs of EV driving, charging and possible tax credits." Thomas is the Assistant Sales Manager and Fleet Manager, and Devon Thiele is on the Sales and Leasing team.

Buying a Silverado EV in Kirkland

Washington has no state income tax and relies on sales tax instead. The Department of Revenue's fourth-quarter 2026 rate table lists Kirkland motor vehicle purchases at 10.3 percent (a 6.5 percent state portion plus 3.8 percent local), and dealers also collect an additional 0.5 percent motor vehicle sales tax that rose from 0.3 percent on January 1, 2026. Together that is roughly 10.8 percent of the selling price. The federal EV purchase credit ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025, and Washington's sales-tax exemption for electric vehicles expired on July 31, 2025. The pricing and leasing guide walks through the numbers, and the service and repair guide covers ownership.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a 2026 Chevy Silverado EV cost?

The Custom starts at $55,895 MSRP, the LT at $69,100 and the Trail Boss at $70,000, before a $2,595 destination charge. Adding battery packs or options raises the price, so the window sticker on a specific truck is the final word.

Can a Chevy Silverado EV use a Tesla Supercharger?

Yes, with an adapter. The 2026 Silverado EV has a CCS charge port, and GM sells a NACS adapter as an accessory so the truck can connect to compatible Tesla Supercharger stations. Confirm that a particular station works with your truck in the myChevrolet app before you count on it.

What is the real-world range of the Silverado EV?

Chevrolet's GM-estimated range is about 285 miles with the Standard Range battery, about 410 with Extended Range and up to 478 with Max Range. Cold weather, highway speed, hills and a trailer all reduce range, so treat the estimate as a best case and leave a margin for towing or a trip over Snoqualmie Pass.

Is the Silverado EV being discontinued?

Chevrolet's own website still presents the 2026 Silverado EV as the current model and has not announced an end to the nameplate. Industry coverage points to a 2027 model year following it, so ask the dealership which model year a specific truck is and what has changed between them.

Does the Silverado EV have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto?

No. Every 2026 Silverado EV trim uses Google built-in for navigation, voice commands and apps, and Chevrolet does not offer phone projection on this truck.

Is the Chevy Silverado EV worth buying?

It suits drivers who want a full-size truck with real towing ability, a quiet cabin and the chance to charge at home instead of visiting a gas station. A test drive with a trailer, or on your own commute, will tell you more than a spec sheet.

See the Silverado EV in person in Kirkland

Lee Johnson Chevrolet sits near downtown Kirkland with easy access to I-405, and the team welcomes drivers from Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah, Bothell and Sammamish. Browse the current Silverado EV inventory, check the new Chevrolet specials, or pre-qualify online before you visit. You can also meet the sales and service team in advance, or call sales at 425-296-7553.