2024 CHEVY SILVERADO EV RST REVIEWED: RETURN OF THE AVALANCHE

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The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST presents a compelling, albeit quirky, vision of the electric truck future. Praised for its immense power (754 hp in WOW mode), impressive 440-mile range, and rapid 350kW DC fast charging capabilities, it offers substantial performance and utility. The reviewer highlights the innovative midgate feature and the advanced Super Cruise system as significant positives. However, the vehicle is not without its criticisms. The reviewer found the ride firm due to large 24-inch wheels and stiff seats, and visibility is hampered by a thick C-pillar. A major point of contention is the lack of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, forcing reliance on the Google-integrated system, which is deemed frustrating for a near-$100,000 vehicle. The federally mandated pedestrian alert sound is also singled out as particularly annoying, to the point of being a potential deal-breaker. While capable off-road and fast, the reviewer suggests the "weirdness" of the Silverado EV, reminiscent of the Avalanche, might alienate traditional truck buyers, making the Ford F-150 Lightning a more conventional, perhaps preferable, electric truck alternative.