2025 Chevy Silverado EV Vs. Tesla Cybertruck: Which Is More Practical?
Should you drive the 2025 Chevy Silverado EV or the Tesla Cybertruck? One of these electric pickups should shine as a more practical choice.
These two electric pickups are the hottest new vehicles in the EV market. They provide good power, driving range, and capabilities, giving you the full package of what you want and need to get things done, without expelling harmfully and noxious emissions in to the atmosphere. Although these trucks are similar in some ways, there are some distinct differences that you should note.
Which will you drive, the 2025 Chevy Silverado EV or the Tesla Cybertruck?
Let’s get the style out of the way
The Cybertruck has been mired as one of the oddest creations on the roads today. This truck looks like it was made of children’s blocks, drawn by a kindergartener, or with little to no imagination. The sharp lines and flat panels make it look very strange and extremely recognizable wherever it goes. If you like its look, that’s fine, but this seems to be a sticking point. That said, the Silverado EV continues to look like a truck should, harkening back to the days of the Chevy Avalanche.
Which truck has a better driving range?
In order for the Tesla pickup to challenge the Chevy for driving range, a range extender version is required. Across the lineups, the 2025 Chevy Silverado EV has much better range figures than the Tesla Cyber truck. The driving ranges for each model are:
Silverado EV
- LT – Extended Range 4WD – 408 miles
- RST – Extended Range 4WD – 390 miles
- RST – Max Range 4WD – 460 miles
Cybertruck
- All-Wheel Drive – 325 miles
- All-Wheel Drive w/Range Extender – 445 miles
- Cyberbeast – 320 miles
- Cyberbeast w/Range Extender – 440 miles
Which truck has better towing figures?
Despite electric trucks propensity to lose much of their driving range when towing, you still might need to tow a load with your truck. Should you choose the Silverado EV or the Cybertruck for your towing needs? The Silverado can tow up to 12,500 pounds while the Cybertruck is limited to 11,000 pounds of towing capacity. Additionally, the Chevy truck has a 10.7 cubic-foot frunk which is larger than the 7.1 cubic-foot version in the Tesla.
Which truck bed is more practical?
The Tesla Cybertruck has a bed that measures six feet in length without any way to extend the bed. The Chevrolet Silverado EV has a shorter bed that only measures five feet, but it can be extended into the cabin thanks to the midgate. This extend the bed to 10-feet 10-inches in length which ensures you can carry full-size sheets of plywood and drywall in the Chevy truck, which you can’t do in the Tesla model.
Is there anything special about the Cybertruck?
The cabin of this Tesla truck is spartan, keeping with the brand’s styling focus. The headroom is pretty generous up front but can be tight for tall passengers in the rear. The bed has a retractable cover that allows you to protect items that are in this storage area. There’s also an underfloor storage compartment in the bed that is large enough to house a carry-on suitcase. The expected Tesla technology is present across the dashboard of the Cybertruck, making it easy to have a futuristic and immersive experience from behind the steering apparatus.
Is there anything special about the Chevy Silverado EV?
When you step inside the Chevy electric pickup, you’ll find a cabin that has nearly as much space as the traditional version of the Silverado. This truck has a fixed glass roof and desirable creature comforts that allow it to feel more like a traditional truck than the Tesla model. There’s a massive storage compartment between the dashboard and middle armrest, giving you the right place to keep some stuff during your drive.
Which truck makes the most sense?
From a practical perspective, the 2025 Chevy Silverado EV is a much more suitable choice than the Tesla Cybertruck. The Silverado tows more, has a larger frunk, has a better driving range, and can carry longer items in the bed. It’s pretty easy to see how the Chevy should be the truck that you choose, unless you’re dead set on driving the Tesla.
Driving the Cybertruck doesn’t mean you’ve lost out; it has plenty to offer, but when it comes to this comparison, the Silverado has everything that makes it the right choice for drivers who want an electric truck that they can rely on to help them get their work done.
