GM Claims New EV Driving Record with Chevy Silverado
General Motors (GM) has announced a new world record for electric vehicle (EV) range after a Chevy Silverado EV reportedly traveled 1,059.2 miles on a single charge. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by Lucid Motors, which was 749 miles, reports 24brussels.
The Silverado’s record-breaking journey took place over seven days on public roads surrounding GM’s Milford Proving Ground and Detroit’s Belle Isle. The truck maintained a limited speed of 20-25 mph and employed various energy-saving strategies to maximize efficiency. The vehicle used was a 2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck, designed with an EPA-estimated range of 493 miles, yet GM engineers managed to exceed this estimate significantly.
In achieving this feat, GM utilized several techniques including conducting tests during summer for optimal battery performance, lowering the windshield wipers to reduce drag, inflating tires to increase efficiency, and removing unnecessary equipment like the spare tire to lighten the vehicle’s load. Additional modifications included utilizing a tonneau cover for improved aerodynamics and turning off climate control systems throughout the test.
The Silverado EV Work Truck was previously recognized for its impressive capabilities. Edmunds noted that an earlier test reached 539 miles on a single charge, outpacing its EPA estimate by 47 miles, although the efficiency was less favorable at 45.3 kWh per 100 miles.
While Lucid Motors currently holds the official Guinness World Record for the longest EV drive, GM has indicated it will not be pursuing certification for this latest record. “There are no current plans to submit to Guinness,” said GM spokesperson Catherine Scales. “It was a passion project led and executed by GM engineers.”
As the EV market continues to expand, GM’s landmark achievement not only showcases the advancements in electric vehicle technology but also reflects the intensifying competition among automakers to enhance performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.
