It's time for a showdown between the automotive industry's leading electric trucks-the 2024 GMC Sierra EV and 2024 Chevy Silverado EV. Let's jump right into the article where we highlight and compare prices, trim levels and configurations, interior design and features, EV ranges and battery specs, exterior dimensions and colors, engine options and powertrains, towing capacity and payload ratings, safety features and technology. In the end, you will discover where each GM electric truck shines, which one you will want to test drive most, and overall which one is the better buy.

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Release Dates & Production Dates

The 2024 GMC Sierra EV will be released in Spring of 2024, with its production starting during the second half of 2023 in Michigan. The 2024 Chevy Silverado EV will become available Fall 2023; however, it is available for reservations.

Price Comparison

 *GMC Sierra EV AT4 shown.

Although pricing information for the 2024 GMC Sierra EV is not yet available, the starting price range for the Sierra EV is estimated between a MSRP of $50,000 to $107,000. Price estimations based on each trim level are as follows:

• Elevation: $55,000 MSRP (est.)
• AT4: $65,000 MSRP (est.)
• Denali: $80,000 MSRP (est.)
• Denali Edition 1: $107,000 MSRP (est.)
  
  

For the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV, estimated MSRPs begin around $39,900. Based on the variation, the MSRP of the Silverado EV will range from $50,000 to $80,000 MSRP, depending on the battery range and available features.

Comparing Configurations: GMC Sierra EV vs. Chevy Silverado EV

For the beginning lineup for both the Sierra EV and Silverado EV, both trucks are starting out with limited offerings. To start, the Silverado EV will come with a work truck (WT) trim that emphasizes capability for fleet customers. Later in the Fall of 2023, the RST trim will offer high-performance specs and a wide array of features. The WT trim level for the Silverado is the same base model found in the regular Silverado lineup.

The first-ever Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is the top-of-the-line luxury trim featuring 754 horsepower and 785 lb.-ft. of torque (in max power mode), an estimated 400-mile range on a full charge, 800v public DC fast charging of 100 miles in as less as 10 minutes, and a MultiPro midgate feature that expands bed to 10'10" ft. Currently, the AT4 and Elevation trims for the Sierra EV will become available in 2025.

Interior Design & Features Comparison

In both the Silverado EV and Sierra EV, both electric trucks come with generously sized touchscreen displays, however oriented in different directions. While the Silverado's screen is 11" long and horizontal in shape with a 17" infotainment system, the Sierra's is shaped in a vertical tablet-style center display with a separate driver display. Both vehicles offer a crew cab design with a 6 ft. long bed, a midgate feature that extends into the cab's second row, and a front eTruck compartment.

Each trim of the Silverado comes standard with black and white leather upholstery and a fixed-glass roof. A spacious interior offers generous head and legroom for both driver and passenger(s) in the front and back of the cabin. Navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto are expected to come standard in addition to on-board Wi-Fi.

The GMC Sierra EV's stunning interior is similar to the extremely popular GMC Hummer EV truck, purposefully built on the Ultium Platform with premium materials. Its interior comes with room for music, navigation, entertainment, and safety.

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Comparing Exterior Colors & Dimensions

Colors

The Silverado EV's exterior colors will offer 2 options: Summit White and Black. The Black color option will only become available later in the 2024 model year, and the first units of the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV will be finished in Summit White.

The 2024 GMC Sierra EV's offering of 8 exterior colors is currently unknown. However, we anticipate customers will see a wide range from bright whites and blacks to more vivid reds and blues. There is a commotion that the Denali Edition 1 will come in a picture-perfect gray.

Dimensions

The 2024 Sierra's exterior dimensions are measured around 232-242" L x 81" W x 75-78" H and will be confirmed once more information is readily accessible. The 2024 Silverado EV's exterior dimensions is measuring at 233" L x 81" W x 78" H with a 146" wheelbase.

EV Range & Battery Comparison

Based on previous Sierra models, the 2024 GMC Sierra EV is estimated to have rear-wheel-drive one-motor setup standard, and an all-wheel drive as optional with a two-motor setup. The EV may offer a three-motor setup similar to the Hummer EV with higher trim levels. Officially, the Sierra will have an estimated range of 400 miles, which varies on an Ultium battery when switching between a possible two-motor or three-motor powertrain.

For the Silverado EV, a large battery pack will provide up to 450 miles of range per charge and DC fast-changing technology that can add 100 miles of range in only 10 minutes. Dual electric motors provide standard all-wheel-drive and up to 664 horsepower.

Engines, Powertrain & Performance Comparison

Both the Silverado and Sierra have an estimated maximum range of 400 miles, generating up to 754 horsepower and 785 lb.-ft. of torque. Both vehicles come with substantial onboard power capabilities for plugging in external tools and appliances. The Silverado EV is confirmed to have a 0-60mpg acceleration in just 4.5 seconds.

The Chevy Silverado EV is packed with power, delivering up to 664 horsepower. The base WT trim generates up to 510 horsepower with a 4-wheel steering system and all-wheel-drive. GM's Ultium battery is expected to provide up to 400 miles of range per full charge, which is more than the GMC Hummer EV's expected 350-mile range. The GMC Sierra EV is confirmed to have a 0-60mpg acceleration in just 4.5 seconds.

Comparing Towing Capacity & Payload Ratings: GMC Sierra EV vs. Chevy Silverado EV

The 2024 Silverado EV will offer a maximum towing capacity of 10,000 pounds in a feature-filled trim level, while the 2024 Sierra EV will have a maximum towing capacity of 9,500 pounds. On the other hand, the 2024 Sierra EV will come with plenty of towing power, while the payload rating is still unknown at this time (estimated it will be between 1,000-2,000).

Comparing Advanced Safety Features & Equipment

The 2024 Sierra EV enables customers to have even more control of their driving experiences with cutting-edge safety technologies based off the Ultium Platform, including:

• Customizable Drive Modes (Standard, Tow/Haul, Off-Road, My Mode, and Max Power) that enable the driver to adjust their steering, suspension, propulsion, sound, and power settings to achieve the ultimate personalized driving experience.
• 4-Wheel Steer which enables all 4 wheels to work together for a smaller turning circle and improved maneuverability.
• CrabWalk, a GMC-exclusive diagonal-drive feature that, at low speeds, turns the rear wheels in unison and at the same angle as the front wheels.
• Variable Regen on Demand Braking14 converts the kinetic energy of the vehicle's forward momentum into electricity that's stored in the battery pack to help improve driving range.
• One-Pedal Driving15 which slows the vehicle to a full stop when using only the accelerator.

For the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV, key safety features will include:

• Lane-Departure Warning with Lane-Keeping Assist.
• Adaptive Cruise Control, which automatically adjusts the truck's speed to avoid potentially colliding with other vehicles on the road-both in short and long distances.
  
  

The 2024 GMC Sierra EV Will Emerge Victorious in The GM EV Truck Showdown

Although both electric trucks come fully loaded with amazing features, specs, and high-powered performance, the 2024 GMC Sierra EV comes out on top. Although there are similar areas between both electric trucks, GMC's unwavering attention to detail to ensure each customer achieves the highest level of quality is what pushes GMC over the edge. Ready to take a test drive? Come visit your nearest Octane GMC in Santa Fe, NM to get the best deal possible for your new Sierra EV.

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