[SilverDan]

That'll be 525 miles easy on the road, just drive like me 😅

 

[ilovemytdi]

That'll be 525 miles easy on the road, just drive like me 😅

LOL I look forward to getting 525 then. Im not much of a speed demon anymore. 0-60 runs I still enjoy, but I'm usually within 5mph of the speed limit.

 

[SilverDan]

I think around 520 was the record going 100% to zero but with a lot of 70 mph. I actually think getting - who knows - 530+ should be possible with under 60 and a bit of hypermiling. I don't know why the YouTubers aren't trying this, seeing how high they can get, it would make a great video. They just run and gun. The first one to get 550 miles would be a big splash.

 

[flyinglow]

You're the shock expert not me in the slightest but I wonder if they're using this now?

General Motors Magnetic Ride Control



Been around for a while but according to AI search has not been on the TB, which instead 'features a Z71 suspensions package with factory lift and Rancho shocks".

I would be thrilled to see Magnetic Ride Control but they haven't used it on a truck to date. It offers amazing capabilities...even Ferrari is using it.

DSSV has been the go to for trucks. Very capable but not adjustable until the ASV came out. Was hoping for ASV but MRC would do the trick.

Unfortunately, base Trail Boss ICE has only had the Rancho's. To get lockers and the DSSV shocks, you either had to order the ZR2/AT4X trims or, in 2025, ZR@/AT4X became options on Trail Boss/AT4 instead of separate trim levels.

Not a whisper on lockers in anything I've seen published for the 2026 SEV Trail Boss.

 

[VAF84]

Great product. Could be my next truck. Max 478mi is amazing, but honestly if the cost savings is there, that 410 is getting close to my current 440, I think I'd be comfortable sacrificing 30mi of ranch of $5-10k in savings.

The issue I'm having, and picked up from looking into the LT's, is that there will surely be some kind of package you'll be forced into for the Super Cruise which is a must for me. That means that it will still be $80k, and not enough savings to come off my Sierra EV. Just need SuperCruise/Lane Center on a $72k or less pickup. With Tax credit, only Ford and Tesla offer this at the expense of range. My Whack-A-Mole game for the perfect truck continues.

 

[nebula1701]

Super Cruise:

1. Included and only available with (SW4) Premium Package.

 

[VAF84]

Super Cruise:

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1. Included and only available with (SW4) Premium Package.

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Thanks Nebula... it's just soooooooooooooooooooooo annoying. I don't need 22's, I don't need mid-gates, etc etc... please please GM just give us the tech. If I end up in a Tesla CT, if and when they increase range, it will be because of stuff like this. Actually, the Lightning Flash package comes with Blue Cruise capability for $67k pre-tax credit; how does GM choose not compete in this space.

Sorry guys, I know this is repetitive. 😒

 

[SilverDan]

Not a whisper on lockers in anything I've seen published for the 2026 SEV Trail Boss.

At this point I'm getting the feeling they're holding back something to make a splash at the public reveal Andre is going to. They're carefully teasing this out, full order guide is out (except suspension), then teaser with a mysterious 'hydro suspension' (whatever), so keep your hopes up

 

[flyinglow]

Thanks Nebula... it's just soooooooooooooooooooooo annoying. I don't need 22's, I don't need mid-gates, etc etc... please please GM just give us the tech. If I end up in a Tesla CT, if and when they increase range, it will be because of stuff like this. Actually, the Lightning Flash package comes with Blue Cruise capability for $67k pre-tax credit; how does GM choose not compete in this space.

With the Trail Boss/Premium Pkg, you at least avoid the 22" wheels. You also get 4 wheel steering with a smaller turning circle than the Denali. That's a big deal for me.

 

[SilverDan]

Also with those 22”/24” one concern for me is road noise, I’m not fond of the short sidewalls they have on the Bolt which gives too much road feel and noise.

You guys know from my blathering that I was long planning the Max LT, but damn if the off roadies aren’t compelling packages. Knowing the range just seals the deal. Only - the only downside for me is no underbody wheel storage. I’ll have to keep a spare in the bed. But totally worth it since the tradeoff is lots of sidewall cushion, AT and doesn’t hurt range enough to matter.

 

[flyinglow]

Only - the only downside for me is no underbody wheel storage. I’ll have to keep a spare in the bed. But totally worth it since the tradeoff is lots of sidewall cushion, AT and doesn’t hurt range enough to matter.

When was the last time you had a flat? I buy quality tires and it has been 30 years or so - lack of a spare isn't a big concern for me. With the 24s it might have been but with 35" tires on 18" wheels not really.

 

[SilverDan]

When was the last time you had a flat?

Agree, around the house I may keep it in the garage. But traveling my trailer has a full sized spare on board so dumb not to have one for the truck too. Getting stranded with a trailer is no fun, you can tow the truck but what about the trailer?

Presumably GM will have some kind of lockable bed mount like they did for the Hummer. Only problem is when I need to use the bed, I‘ll probably look into the possibility of small spare stored under. There’s some possibilities of storing it on the trailer too.

 

[flyinglow]

There’s some possibilities of storing it on the trailer too.

Trailer good option but here's another option...hitch mount but has receiver for your trailer (max weight 7500 lbs). They've got other types of tire carriers as well.

Hitchgate Solo

Light Weight and Rock Solid Spare Tire Carrier. Fits Mid and Full-Size vehicles up to a 35" tire. Swing your tire away and have full access to the rear of your rig. Made in the USA

wilcooffroad.com

 

[flyinglow]

Here we are folks here be the TrailBoss!!

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Front 3/4 view of the 2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss in Habanero Orange driving off-road.

Chevrolet will offer its popular off-road Trail Boss trim as part of the 2026 Silverado EV lineup starting this summer.
Previously available on Silverado and Colorado, the newly available lifted off-road trim offers customers the added capability they expect from a Trail Boss with the benefits of an electric truck.
“Trail Boss has been one of the highest turning trims in our portfolio since we first launched it on the 2019 Silverado,” said Scott Bell, vice president, Chevrolet. “Adding Trail Boss to Silverado EV gives customers an option that builds on our strong truck pedigree, high electric range and off-road capability.”

More capability
“The Silverado EV Trail Boss delivers similar capability expected with other Chevy Trail Bosses,” said Joe Roy, chief engineer for Silverado EV. “It’s an impressive truck that will meet the needs of our customers looking to get off trail and still have all the features customers have come to love about Silverado EV, including range and off-road power.”
With a 2-inch lift, the Trail Boss has 24% higher ground clearance than the base Silverado EV. The coil suspension is uniquely tuned with a hydraulic rebound control system.
Trim-exclusive Terrain mode is available at low speeds and offers additional control when maneuvering areas with uneven terrain. Compared to Normal mode, Terrain mode unlocks sharper 4-Wheel Steer, giving drivers better ability to control torque and traction at low speeds. Paired with other drive modes, including off-road mode and Sidewinder mode, the Silverado EV Trail Boss is ready for adventure.
Sidewinder, first introduced on RST trim vehicles, allows all four wheels to turn in the same direction and move the truck diagonally at low speeds1. Selectable from the infotainment screen, the feature gives drivers a new way to conquer everything from rugged terrain to tight parking spaces.
The Trail Boss version with the extended range battery pack offers a max towing of 12,500lb2 and 2,100 lb of payload3. Up to 725 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque4 is available with the Max Range battery pack.

Looks like a boss
Beyond capability, the Silverado EV Trail Boss looks the part of an off-road truck, with bold, aggressive design that includes the following trim-exclusive design features:

• High-angle approach front fascia
• Rugged 35-inch all-terrain tires with unique 18-inch wheels
• Exterior badging
• Unique interior
• Red front tow hooks

For those looking to customize their rig, auxiliary switches are easily accessible for accessory lights and more.
Silverado EV is available in nine exterior colors, including three new options: White Sands; Polar White Tricoat; and Magnus Gray Matte Metallic.

Driver assist updates
Silverado EV also offers Super Cruise enhancements, including integration with Google Maps that navigates to the correct lane for your chosen route with ease when on Super Cruise-capable roads.
And, newly-added hands-on functionality keeps you centered in your lane and adapts to the speed of the driver ahead, all while your hands remain on the steering wheel. Then, when you reach a Super Cruise-enabled road, the steering wheel lightbar turns green and hands-free driving will automatically engage for added comfort.
Adaptive Cruise control has also been upgraded so the driver can choose to automatically adjust speed to match posted speed limits. Super Cruise with towing is available on LT and Trail Boss.

A full lineup
With three trims – Work Truck, LT and Trail Boss – Chevrolet offers a Silverado EV for every price point, capability need and lifestyle. The Silverado EV lineup has expanded to provide customers with more choice, and now the brand will sunset the launch trim RST. The 2026 Silverado EV has a starting MSRP of $54,895 and continues to offer customer-favorite features:

• Up to 10.2kW of off-board power available on all trims
• Multi-Flex Midgate available on LT and Trail Boss
• WOW mode to unlock max horsepower and torque available on LT and Trail Boss
• 22-inch wheels available on WT and LT
• 17.7-inch-diagonal center infotainment screen paired with 11-inch-diagonal driver informational center standard on all trims, including Work Truck for the first time.

Here’s a look at the full lineup:

Trim	Battery Pack	Range7 with standard content	Starting MSRP9 (includes $2,095 DFC)
Work Truck	Standard	286 miles (EPA-estimated)	$54,895
	Extended	424 miles (EPA-estimated)	$68,295
	Max	493 miles (EPA-estimated)	$76,295
LT	Standard	283 miles (EPA-estimated)	$62,995
	Extended	410 miles (EPA-estimated)	$71,195
	Max	478 miles8 (GM-estimated)	$91,295
Trail Boss	Extended	410 miles (EPA-estimated)	$72,095
	Max	478 miles8 (GM-estimated)	$88,695

The Silverado EV is assembled with domestically and globally-sourced parts at Factory ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center in Michigan — the launching pad for GM's multi-brand all-EV strategy.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Specifications

EFFICIENCY

Driving Range1:
Trim	Battery Pack	Range1 with standard content
Work Truck	Standard	286 miles (EPA-estimated)
	Extended	424 miles (EPA-estimated)
	Max	493 miles (EPA-estimated)
LT	Standard	283 miles (EPA-estimated)
	Extended	410 miles (EPA-estimated)
	Max	478 miles2 (GM-estimated)
Trail Boss	Extended	410 miles (EPA-estimated)
	Max	478 miles2 (GM-estimated)

BATTERY SYSTEM

Type:	Rechargeable energy storage system comprising multiple linked modules
Batteries packs:	Standard (WT, LT) Extended (WT, LT, Trail Boss) Maximum (WT, LT, Trail Boss)
Warranty1:	8 years / 100,000 miles of battery and electric components coverage

ELECTRIC DRIVE

Type:	Performance Torque Vectoring Dual Motor 4WD (Electronic 4WD)
Motor:	2 motors (1 front & 1 rear electric drive unit)
Power (hp):	510 (WT) 605 (2LT) 645 (3LT) 760 (4LT) 625 (2TR) 725 (3TR)
Torque (lb.-ft.):	490 (4WT) 580 (5WT, 8WT) 605 (2LT) 765 (3LT, 4LT) 775 (2TR, 3TR)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Suspension:	4-wheel independent suspension with premium ride and handling
Steering Type:	Column-mounted electric power steering
Turning Circle (ft. / m):	42.2 (Trail Boss with standard 4-wheel steering)
Brake Type:	Front and rear sliding caliper disc with DURALIFE rotors with regenerative capability. 4-wheel disc and 4-wheel antilock braking.
Brake Rotor Size (in. / mm):	F/R 355mm (14”) / 356.8mm (14”)
Wheel Size:	22-inch (LT – available) 18-inch (LT, WT, Trail Boss - standard)
Tire Size:	LT265/70R18, all-season blackwall (WT, LT) LT275/50R22, all-season blackwall (LT – available) LT285/75R18, all-terrain blackwall (Trail Boss)

OFF ROAD SPECS

Ground Clearance	205 (WT) 209 (LT) 255 (TR)
Approach angle	31.6 (TR)
Departure angle	25.1 (TR)
Breakover	19.2 (TR)

CHARGING

Available DC fast charging up to 350 kW	GM-estimated 100 miles in 10 minutes
Level 2: 240 V up to 19.2kW/80 amps: (PowerShift or Powerup+ Charger)	37 miles per hour charging
Charging Speed	220 kW (standard battery pack) 300 kW (extended battery pack) 350 kW (max battery pack)

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase (in. / mm):	145.7 / 3700
Overall Length (in. / mm):	233.1 / 5920
Overall Width (in. / mm):	95.6 / 2430 (TR with mirrors) 81.6 / 2072 (WT, 2LT without mirrors) 94.3 / 2394 (WT, LT with mirrors) 83.8 / 2129 (3LT, TR without mirrors)
Overall Height (in. / mm):	78.0 / 1982 (WT) 78.1 / 1985 (LT) 79.9 / 2030 (TR)
Front Overhang (in. / mm):	36.2 / 919
Rear Overhang (in. / mm):	51.2 / 1301
Track (in. / mm):	68.9 / 1749 (WT front and rear) 68.7 / 1745 (LT front and rear) 68.5 / 1742 (TR front) 68.6 / 1743 (TR rear)

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Max Headroom (in. / mm):	41.9 / 1063 (front – WT, 2LT) 39.7 / 1009 (rear – WT, 2LT) 43.9 / 1114 (front – 3LT, TR) 38.7 / 982 (rear – 3LT, TR)
Max Legroom (in. / mm):	44.8 / 1139 (front) 44.3 / 1126 (rear)
Shoulder Room (in. / mm):	64.9 / 1649 (front) 63.8 / 1621 (rear)
Hip Room (in. / mm):	62 / 1574 (front) 61.4 / 1560 (rear)

CARGO DIMENSIONS

Cargo Box Volume (cu. ft / L):	57.3 / 1623 (WT, 2LT) 57.5 / 1628 (3LT, TR)
eTrunk Volume (cu. ft/ L):	10.7 / 303

@SilverDan

Why does this spec list show Trail Boss turning circle as 42 ft (same as RST/Denali) where another set of specs showed the AT4 at 39? Unlikely TB/AT4 would be different. Or is it that the shorter turning circle is only in Terrain Mode?

Am really impatient to have real world reviews so these sorts of inconsistencies get cleared up.

 

[SilverDan]

Trailer good option but here's another option...hitch mount but has receiver for your trailer (max weight 7500 lbs). They've got other types of tire carriers as well.

I was planning that, but the trailer doesn't have much outside storage so I'm getting a 3rd party bumper storage tray/boxes which are really the treat, so the hitch isn't available. That would also cover up the license plate which might be a problem ... well so would putting a bike back there I suppose, but just not as much.

 

[SilverDan]

I would be thrilled to see Magnetic Ride Control but they haven't used it on a truck to date. It offers amazing capabilities...even Ferrari is using it.

DSSV has been the go to for trucks. Very capable but not adjustable until the ASV came out. Was hoping for ASV but MRC would do the trick.

Unfortunately, base Trail Boss ICE has only had the Rancho's. To get lockers and the DSSV shocks, you either had to order the ZR2/AT4X trims or, in 2025, ZR@/AT4X became options on Trail Boss/AT4 instead of separate trim levels.

Not a whisper on lockers in anything I've seen published for the 2026 SEV Trail Boss.

In addition to simplifying the physical architecture and master Ultium BOM I have zero doubt that the Marketing side isn't doing the same - they will definitely be mirroring the simplified structure on their side and we're already seeing it. Trims and options increase complexity and cost. I think we're already seeing it, they're using battery (Std, Ext, Max) and Trim (WT, LT, TR) as the main options, in addition to judicious use of upgrade packages for those who want an Extended battery but upgraded options. Otherwise the upgrades are determined by the Battery/Trim combination.

Point being, along with the slow roll on suspension information I'm now thinking we'll see something exciting. While they might offer a boutique option or two much later (like High Country), the 'option compression' we're already seeing appears to be pointing to physical lockers (well one locker and one e-locker) plus some kind of spicy shocks. *

Will be exciting in any case!

* Note we already had a boutique trim which was the RST and all it had was every option plus some window dressing. Then they dropped the RST and you have to go Denali to get the air bags. So any High Country or specialty TB I think will be similar, maybe some token hardware feature you don't need but mostly window dressing.

 

[flyinglow]

I'm now thinking we'll see something exciting. While they might offer a boutique option or two much later (like High Country), the 'option compression' we're already seeing appears to be pointing to physical lockers (well one locker and one e-locker) plus some kind of spicy shocks. *

Hope you are right.

Why do you suggest one e-locker? Since they are going for reduced BOM complexity and so many of the drive components are common across the different vehicles, wouldn't they be both mechanical lockers? Also, how do you define e-locker?

 

[spiritedEV]

I think around 520 was the record going 100% to zero but with a lot of 70 mph. I actually think getting - who knows - 530+ should be possible with under 60 and a bit of hypermiling. I don't know why the YouTubers aren't trying this, seeing how high they can get, it would make a great video. They just run and gun. The first one to get 550 miles would be a big splash.

Not a youtuber but have 35" and willing to go for that drive!

 

[SilverDan]

Why do you suggest one e-locker? Since they are going for reduced BOM complexity and so many of the drive components are common across the different vehicles, wouldn't they be both mechanical lockers? Also, how do you define e-locker?

Sorry using the wrong term, I'm thinking of a 'Virtual Locker' (it appears to be called) on the Hummer rear, using torque vectoring. But I'm not thinking this through, the Hummer has up to three motors with physical and virtual is my understanding. Maybe somebody can step in here who knows what they're talking about 😅

 

[nebula1701]

Sorry using the wrong term, I'm thinking of a 'Virtual Locker' (it appears to be called) on the Hummer rear, using torque vectoring. But I'm not thinking this through, the Hummer has up to three motors with physical and virtual is my understanding. Maybe somebody can step in here who knows what they're talking about 😅

on the 3X with 3 Motors it's Virtual locker in the rear and Physical in the front, on the 2X it has 2 Physical lockers one for each of the single front and rear motors.