Comparison
Chevrolet Silverado vs Kia Niro
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Chevrolet Silverado 492 mi vs 253 mi
Best value Kia Niro $69,495 vs $39,850
Faster charging Chevrolet Silverado 44 min vs 45 min
Weighted profile Chevrolet Silverado 6.6 vs 2.7
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Chevrolet Silverado
492 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Silverado
$141/mi vs $158/mi
Charging winner
Chevrolet Silverado
44 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro
300 Wh/mi vs 499 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EV 8WT | Electric |
| MSRP (USD) | $69,495 | $39,850 |
| Range | 492 mi | 253 mi |
| Efficiency | 499 Wh/mi • 2 mi/kWh | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 215 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | Truck | Crossover |
| DC max | 350 kW | 85 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 44 min | 45 min |
| Roadtrip score | 84 | 46.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 103 mi | 50 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 141 $/mi | 158 $/mi |
| Top speed | 106 mph | 104 mph |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Chevrolet Silverado if you want the longer rated range (492 mi vs 253 mi).
- Choose Chevrolet Silverado if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 44 min vs 45 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Chevrolet Silverado looks better ($141/mi vs $158/mi).
Weighted verdict
Chevrolet Silverado has the stronger weighted profile (6.6 vs 2.7).
Chevrolet Silverado6.6 Kia Niro2.7 350 kW44 min 85 kW45 min
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