Comparison
Chevrolet Silverado vs Tesla Model S
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Chevrolet Silverado 492 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Chevrolet Silverado $69,495 vs $86,630
Faster charging Tesla Model S 44 min vs 31 min
Weighted profile Chevrolet Silverado 5.1 vs 4.2
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Chevrolet Silverado
492 mi vs 410 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Silverado
$141/mi vs $211/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model S
31 min vs 44 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model S
271 Wh/mi vs 499 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EV 8WT | Model S |
| MSRP (USD) | $69,495 | $86,630 |
| Range | 492 mi | 410 mi |
| Efficiency | 499 Wh/mi • 2 mi/kWh | 271 Wh/mi • 3.69 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 215 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | Truck | Sedan |
| DC max | 350 kW | 250 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 44 min | 31 min |
| Roadtrip score | 84 | 88.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 103 mi | 120 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 141 $/mi | 211 $/mi |
| Top speed | 106 mph | 155 mph |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 3,527 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Chevrolet Silverado if you want the longer rated range (492 mi vs 410 mi).
- Choose Tesla Model S if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 31 min vs 44 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Chevrolet Silverado looks better ($141/mi vs $211/mi).
Weighted verdict
Chevrolet Silverado has the stronger weighted profile (5.1 vs 4.2).
Chevrolet Silverado5.1 Tesla Model S4.2 350 kW44 min 250 kW31 min
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