WHAT ELECTRIC TRUCK SHOULD I BUY?

EV Channels Review

This video pits the 2025 Rivian R1T Tri-motor against the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado LT EV, offering a detailed comparison for potential electric truck buyers. The Rivian, despite its unchanged exterior, boasts significant internal upgrades for efficiency, speed, and range. While praised for its premium interior materials and thoughtful features like the door-integrated flashlight, its high lift-over frunk and lack of 240V power outlets in the front are noted drawbacks. The Silverado LT EV, presented as a more traditional full-size truck, impresses with its extensive range (up to 408 miles with specific configurations), user-friendly physical controls for HVAC, and the advanced Super Cruise driver-assist system. However, its interior materials are considered less premium than the Rivian's, and it lacks wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. The review highlights the Silverado's innovative midgate and extensive power outlets as key advantages. Ultimately, the Rivian R1T Tri-motor is significantly more expensive, starting at $106,000 compared to the Silverado LT's $84,850 as tested, making the Silverado a more accessible, albeit still costly, option for many.