Comparison
Chevrolet Silverado vs Tesla Model 3
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Chevrolet Silverado 492 mi vs 363 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $69,495 vs $42,490
Faster charging Tesla Model 3 44 min vs 36 min
Weighted profile Chevrolet Silverado 4.8 vs 4.5
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Chevrolet Silverado
492 mi vs 363 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $141/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model 3
36 min vs 44 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
246 Wh/mi vs 499 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EV 8WT | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $69,495 | $42,490 |
| Range | 492 mi | 363 mi |
| Efficiency | 499 Wh/mi • 2 mi/kWh | 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 215 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | Truck | Sedan |
| DC max | 350 kW | 208 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 44 min | 36 min |
| Roadtrip score | 84 | 79.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 103 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 141 $/mi | 117 $/mi |
| Top speed | 106 mph | 125 mph |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Chevrolet Silverado if you want the longer rated range (492 mi vs 363 mi).
- Choose Tesla Model 3 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 36 min vs 44 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model 3 looks better ($117/mi vs $141/mi).
Weighted verdict
Overall this matchup is close on available data (score 4.8 vs 4.5).
Chevrolet Silverado4.8 Tesla Model 34.5 350 kW44 min 208 kW36 min
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