GM made waves in early 2022 when it dropped Chevrolet Silverado EV. Besides impressive specs like the return of the Midgate system, 400-mile range, and 510 hp on the base version, another impressive figure that stands out: $39.900. That’s what GM speak buyers will pay to get a basic Silverado EV. Just over 18 months later and you could almost throw that price out the window. auto news Currently reports that the Silverado EV 4WT will start at $79,800with a new higher price on the base Silverado EV to track.
Talking to auto news At a first drive-in event, Chevy truck marketing director Amy Masica blamed market forces for the price hike. “A lot has changed in the last year and a half with economic pressures, industry pressures, with all supply chains,” Masica said before adding that “Affordability is still really important for us.” Chevy.”
ONEaffordability, indeed, is what drew people in initially. Former GM CEO Mary Barra speak The brand has had more than 150,000 reservations for the Silverado EV, 65% of which are from new customers to the brand.
There is a cheaper trim that GM is offering to fleet buyers. But at these cheaper prices is a relative term. For $74,800, buyers can own the Silverado EV 3WT, which is expected to launch later this year. That price gets buyers 350 miles away. GM said that cheapest trims, including the base Silverado EV, will start in 2024.
The Silverado EV 4WT has begun limited production at GM’s Factory Zero facility in Detroit as the company prepares to ship to customers. Some of those customers may be surprised when they receive the full amount bill.
