- General Motors has set a new world record for the longest distance travelled on a single charge, with a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range Work Truck achieving a distance of 1,059.2 miles on a single charge.
- The distance compares to the electric truck’s official EPA-rated range of 493 miles, and marks the first time an EV has achieved a four-figure range figure.
- The figure beats the 749 mile Guinness World Record set by a Lucid Air Grand Touring last month.
Chevrolet Silverado EV cracks the 1,000 mile range milestone
Much of the impressive achievement can be put down to this Silverado EV’s gargantuan 205 kWh battery pack, the largest offered on its electric pickup. The testing took place on roads around General Motor’s Milford Proving Ground in Michigan, with the final trip taking place on Detroit’s Belle Isle.
The figure was achieved across multiple one-hour trips from various General Motors engineers, with a number of adjustments made to maximise range. Climate control was turned off throughout the test, the spare tire was removed to reduce weight, and a tonneau cover was added to the bed to increase aerodynamic efficiency, just to name a few of the numerous tweaks. Crucially, drivers were told to stick to an average speed of 20-25mph. Whilst that’s a significant caveat for consumers trying to achieve a similar range figure, it still goes to show that EVs can exceed their quoted range with some careful driving. And, as we’ve seen recently, EVs can still sometimes exceed their quoted range even when higher speeds are maintained.
Chevrolet’s own research already shows that battery range is already the number one factor towards purchases of its Silverado EV, and this achievement will instill further confidence amongst private buyers and businesses alike in the capabilities of electric pickup trucks.
Kurt Kelty, VP of Battery, Propulsion, and Sustainability at General Motors, commented:
“Getting this kind of range on a full charge doesn’t happen by accident. It takes deep integration across battery chemistry, drive unit efficiency, software and vehicle engineering—and that’s exactly what the team delivered. This achievement is a great example of how far our EV technology has come, and the kind of innovation we’re building on every day at GM.”
