SILVERADO EV ROAD TRIP | MARYLAND TO BOSTON

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This video documents a road trip from Maryland to Boston in the Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck, focusing on its real-world range and charging experience on the Tesla Supercharger network. The reviewer highlights the truck's impressive initial range prediction of 465 miles, though actual efficiency varied, averaging between 1.7 and 2.1 miles per kilowatt-hour, particularly impacted by heavy rain and aggressive driving. A key takeaway is the Silverado EV's 800-volt architecture, which results in slower charging speeds (around 180-185 kW max) at Tesla's 400-volt Superchargers, significantly increasing charge times compared to dedicated 800-volt infrastructure. The reviewer also noted minor usability issues, such as the trip meter resetting with charging time included and the display prioritizing range prediction over state of charge. Despite these points and a $122 Tesla Supercharger bill for the round trip, the reviewer concludes the road trip was successful, emphasizing the truck's substantial range and the improving charging infrastructure.