Comparing EV Pickup Trucks

CHEVY SILVERADO EV VS. RIVIAN & FORD

At Schumacher Chevrolet of Clifton

The Rivian R1T, the Ford F-150 Lightning, and Chevy Silverado EV Battle for Electric Supremacy in Livingston

The automobile world is rolling in another direction. Are you ready? Because the future is fully charged and more capable than before. And you can unlock the hidden power and performance capabilities of a Chevy EV. Electric-powered vehicles can take your pickup truck's performance to the next level. In this new era of electric power, the Chevy Silverado EV is headed straight to the top. But not without a few competitors. Let's see how they stack up against our prized Chevy electric truck in stacks up against the Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T.

Performance

Performance

Silverado EV

Your Chevy EV is housed with dual electric motors that deliver 510 horsepower and 615 lb.-ft. of torque. That's the standard trim. The available max power Wide Open Watts Mode on the RST First Edition delivers a GM-estimated 754 horsepower and 785 lb.-ft. of torque. Max towing and payload stand at 10,000 lbs. and 1,400 lbs., respectively. GM has plans for a fleet model that can haul up to 20,000 lbs.

F-150 Lightning

The F-150 Lightning features two electric motors, and all-wheel drive is optional on each trim. The standard battery range offers 452 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft. of torque. The second battery range brings more electric power with 580 horsepower and has the same torque output. The Ford F-150 Lightning offers a max towing capacity of 10,000 lbs. with a total payload of 2,000 lbs.

Rivian R1T

The Rivian R1T offers two motor configurations with all-wheel drive standard on all trims. The Dual Motor configuration will provide 600 horsepower with 600 lb.-ft. of torque. The Quad-Motor setup has a dedicated motor for each wheel and delivers a max of 835 horsepower and 908 lb.-ft. of torque. When customers need to pull some weight, the Rivian R1T can haul 11,000 lbs. Several drive modes are available, including All-Purpose, Off-Road Rally, and Off-Road Rock Crawl.

Charging and Driving Range

Charging and Driving Range

Silverado EV

The Silverado EV has ten onboard outlets with a combined output of 10.2kW of all-electric power. You can recharge power tools in Newark and camping equipment in Hanover, NJ, and in case of a power outage at home in Summit, NJ, your Chevy EV can generate power to your home. Plugging into a DC public fast charging connection replenishes up to 100 miles to your battery in 10 minutes. And when fully charged, you'll have an EPA-estimated 450-mile range.

F-150 Lightning

The Ford F-150 Lightning has an extended range that will travel an EPA-estimated 320 miles when fully charged. The smaller battery pack offers an EPA-estimated 230 miles when fully charged. Customers that utilize a DC public fast-charging station will replenish battery power from 15 percent to 80 percent in 44 minutes. This truck can also serve as a backup generator and supply up to three days of electricity for the average household.

Rivian R1T

The Rivian R1T has a standard battery that delivers an EPA-estimated 270-mile driving range when fully charged. This model also features two larger battery packs that will deliver an EPA-estimated 352 miles or 400 miles per charge, depending on your model. The Level 1 mobile charger is standard but offers the longest recharging time. If customers don't want to wait 110 hours for a full recharge, there are three Level 2 Chargers that will replenish battery power anywhere between 12-18 hours. With a Level 3 DC fast charger, customers can go from empty to full in about 40-45 minutes.

Interior Design and Safety

Interior Design and Safety

Silverado EV

Entry-level features for your Silverado EV include an 11-inch and 8-inch infotainment/cluster screen. You can upgrade with a 17-inch diagonal LCD infotainment screen and an 11-inch diagonal cluster screen. And new hands-free start technology will start your Chevy EV in Summit, NJ, as soon as you settle into your seat. The Silverado EV will include available driver's assistance features like Super Cruise, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and more.

F-150 Lightning

The F-150 Lightning offers a five-seat Crew Cab style for every trim. Vinyl upholstery, heated front seats, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connections, and a 12-inch instrument cluster are standard inclusions. Upgrades include Nirvana leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and a 15.5-inch vertical touchscreen. Ford safety features include blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and more.

Rivian R1T

Customers can add an available 15.6-inch landscape-oriented infotainment display, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a wireless charging station. Rear seat passengers will find a 6.8-inch screen mounted on the back of the center console. All trims have vegan leather seats with patterned stitching and compass yellow accents throughout the cabin. Safety features include automated emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and more.

Learn More at Schumacher Chevrolet of Livingston

Are you ready to unlock the untapped power of a Chevy EV? You can place the order for any of our new Chevy EVs, including the all-new Chevy Silverado EV here at Schumacher Chevrolet of Livingston. Your power upgrade is on the way.

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    Livingston, NJ 07039

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