Comparison
Chevrolet Silverado vs Tesla Model Y
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Chevrolet Silverado 492 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Tesla Model Y $69,495 vs $59,900
Faster charging Tesla Model Y 44 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Chevrolet Silverado 4.8 vs 4.5
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Chevrolet Silverado
492 mi vs 320 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Silverado
$141/mi vs $187/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model Y
33 min vs 44 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
281 Wh/mi vs 499 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EV 8WT | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $69,495 | $59,900 |
| Range | 492 mi | 320 mi |
| Efficiency | 499 Wh/mi • 2 mi/kWh | 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 215 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | Truck | SUV |
| DC max | 350 kW | 331 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 44 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 84 | 74.6 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 103 mi | 89 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 141 $/mi | 187 $/mi |
| Top speed | 106 mph | 125 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 320 mi).
- Choose Tesla Model Y if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 44 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Chevrolet Silverado looks better ($141/mi vs $187/mi).
Weighted verdict
Overall this matchup is close on available data (score 4.8 vs 4.5).
Chevrolet Silverado4.8 Tesla Model Y4.5 350 kW44 min 331 kW33 min
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