2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV towing capacity
Max tow rating
10,000lb
- e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Work Truck 4WD, electric.
- Base trim: 10,000 lb.
- Top 50% of 20 trucks (2025).
Trailer check
Yes. 8,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 10,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 8,000 lb
- Margin
- 2,000 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 99% of 8,102 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 10,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 8,000 lb
- Hitch class at max
- IV, up to 10,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | Some, up to 8,000 lb |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 10,000 lb: e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Work Truck 4WD, $55,000.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Work Truck 4WD | electric | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 8,498 lb | 16,600 lb | 8,102 lb | $55,000 |
| e4WD Crew Cab Extended Range Work Truck 4WD | electric | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 8,498 lb | 16,600 lb | 8,102 lb | $67,400 |
| LT Crew Cab e4WD | Electric | N/A | 10,000 lb | 8,498 lb | 16,600 lb | 8,102 lb | $73,100 |
| LT Extended Range 4WD | electric | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 8,498 lb | 16,600 lb | 8,102 lb | $73,100 |
| e4WD Crew Cab Extended Range LT 4WD | electric | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 8,498 lb | 16,600 lb | 8,102 lb | $73,100 |
| e4WD Crew Cab Max Range Work Truck 4WD | electric | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 8,498 lb | 16,600 lb | 8,102 lb | $75,700 |
| RST Extended Range 4WD | electric | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 8,498 lb | 16,600 lb | 8,102 lb | $87,300 |
| e4WD Crew Cab Extended Range RST 4WD | electric | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 8,498 lb | 16,600 lb | 8,102 lb | $87,300 |
| RST Max Range 4WD | electric | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 8,498 lb | 16,600 lb | 8,102 lb | $95,800 |
| e4WD Crew Cab Max Range RST 4WD | electric | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 8,498 lb | 16,600 lb | 8,102 lb | $95,800 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2026: 10,000 lb to 12,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado EV (this car) | 10,000 lb | e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Work Truck 4WD | $55,000 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 10,000 lb | Flash 4WD | $69,595 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
- What can tow 10,000 lb? 12 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree