Chevrolet Silverado EV vs RAM 1500 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$10,575
- Silverado EV: 449 hp more, 8.8 in more rear legroom.
- RAM 1500: $10,575 cheaper, 1 more seat.
- Silverado EV wins 5 of 8 measures.
| Measure | Silverado EV | RAM 1500 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $55,395 | $44,820 | RAM 1500 |
| Horsepower | 754 hp | 305 hp | Silverado EV |
| Torque | 785 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft | Silverado EV |
| MPG or MPGe | 64 MPGe to 70 MPGe | 22 mpg | N/A |
| Energy cost a year | N/A | $1,745 | N/A |
| EV range | 286 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 44.4 in | 35.6 in | Silverado EV |
| Front legroom | 44.9 in | 40.9 in | Silverado EV |
| Length | 233.1 in | 228.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 81.1 in to 85.3 in | 79.5 in to 82.1 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,836 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 8,500 lb | 7,660 lb | Silverado EV |
| Seats | 5 | 6 | RAM 1500 |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 7.0 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Silverado EV e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Work Truck 4WD $52,800 | RAM 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD $53,170 | $370 |
| RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD $42,025 | Silverado EV e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Work Truck 4WD $52,800 | $10,775 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Silverado EV | RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $55,395 | $44,820 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | N/A | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | N/A | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | N/A | $55,293 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Silverado EV wins.
RAM 1500 wins if Power weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | RAM 1500 | 19% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | Silverado EV | 60% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | Silverado EV | 10% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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