Oh dear. Did you get approval from all the negative whiners in the comment section who 1) think GM is all junk, 2) EVs are useless, and 3) EV trucks can’t tow/haul/do anything? But seriously though - truck looks sweet and I’m glad you’re enjoying it!
Lightning owner here ... I gotta say, I kinda like the look if the front of the Sierra, and like that it has a sensible frunk opening (lookin' at you, Rivian).
As a bolt EUV owner, I'm in no position to nitpic the way a vehicle looks but I hope Ford can do something about the frosted plastic looking light bar on the lightning. I think the truck looks great otherwise and also looks incredibly comfortable and functional.
@@jessebotello3617 Absolutely love it!Bought a used 2022 Lariat with extended range battery and full tow package; didn't pay the initial depreciation, which has made it that much sweeter.
I’ve got a 2023 Lightening XLT, which I absolutely love. Best truck I’ve ever owned. This was a great review. I love the front end. It’s very classy yet “truckey” at the same time. I hope more people recognize how amazing electric trucks are. Mine is so fast, A/C is super cold, quiet ride and smooth ride. Pure joy!
The big battery GM/Chevy truck is probably the most compelling EV truck on the market right now. For a 'use as a truck' perspective. I still like the R1T as a lifestyle truck however.
Lifestyle Emotional Support Vehicle. It's the cherry on top of yet another market failure, but at least executives and shareholders get to run away with the whole cake.
Agree'd. From the standpoint of doing actual truck stuff, like towing a decent trailer more than 100 miles, GM is the only option with the huge battery. Problem is, at some point you have to recharge that huge battery and, even with a 50 amp charger in your home, it will still take a while to get the battery filled back up on one of these. They say the batteries are larger than the hummers 205 kwh pack, and a 50A level 2 charger is "only" putting out 12kw. Rivian is also my preference if I wanted a truck to just drive around daily and do some local offroading or whatever. But I don't want a truck for that. I want a truck for towing and offroading wherever I feel like and ICE is still the way to go in that regard. For me, EV is still only good for cars and daily drivers.
@@Jay-me7gw Very valid points on the Lv2 home charging challenges plus your home needs to have that much load capacity. That shrinks the market for these huge battery EV trucks. Rivian and Tesla could have put a huge battery in their truck but knew it was mostly a waste. If long distance towing is important to you, get a diesel.
Andre you have had a bunch of nice assignments in the last few months , the information on vehicles that you are reporting and driving is second to none ! Can’t wait for what you are going to bring us next?!,
Great video Andre. Many of us like all things that roll on the road, no matter the number of tires or type of propulsion and fuel. Glad you reviewed this GMC.
REALLY big fan of the Sierra EV. Looks great. Really nice interior. Solid powertrain. Solid Range. Solid charging speeds. Overall I agree it's one of the best trucks out right now.
Exactly. Not sure why people get pissy when they can't buy new. Let someone else take the depreciation hit. I bought my first two EVs used for half off.
4:22 - Thank you for showing the midgate folding down with the window still in... most reviewers miss this essential feature of the avalanche/gm ev that is amazing for camping, hauling long stuff, etc. completely out of the elements when you have a tonneau
@@danielk0106 So you priced a truck that can tow up to 22.5k lbs for 107k with all the options vs. an electric pickup with 10k towing... Why are you spending $100k on an electric vehicle with 10k towing? What are you saving? Fuel mileage? You could buy a Lexus GX 550 OT with 9k towing for $75k and use the remaining $25k to fill up your gas tank indefinitely. The amount of money you would make investing $25k would pay for your gas indefinitely. This EV is simply a luxury vehicle, for luxury people, who want the look of a truck. Don't try to justify it bro, if you like the truck, great. If you want the truck, go for it. If you can afford the truck, you don't need an electric anyway. It's a non-practical luxury toy, that's all. For the money, I'd rather buy a Raptor R, C8 Z06 or yeah, a 2500HD Duramax.
I know I can't afford one but I think they did a great job on this Sierra EV. I might be the only one but I think the exterior of the Silverado EV looks better IMO.
Sharp looking truck, but jeez, the auto industry needs to get over its fascination with grayscale paint colors! Light Concrete Gray, Dark Battleship Gray, Ash Gray, Old Pavement Gray, Gravel Gray, Bleached Wood Gray. At least Chevy is painting their first edition Silverado EV RST in a bold metallic blue that makes the truck pop. Oh, and the $100k price is just stupid, though I put that down to 1) this thing is loaded with every luxe doodad, and 2) we're still in the early adopter phase of the EV market, so prices should come down as economies of scale and better, cheaper batteries take hold.
it's a GMC Denali yes it's expensive... It's the Lux Brand for GM trucks. Also the 2025 Model Year will have cheaper models, with the introduction of the Elevation and At4 trims. If you want cheaper you need to go to chevy when the 25 MY starts and they introduce the cheape WTs and LT.
I don't see cheaper batteries being a thing for a long time. Tesla has been at it for a long time now and we haven't seen a big impact on price due to batteries. Most of the changes come from removing features/cost cutting or eating into margins. There is still a lack of manufacturing capacity and very little has been done to address it or get ahead. Even if batteries prices half over the next 10 years, that may only reduce the price by 10-15k, but inflation will quickly eat into that.
I went on the GMC configuration page and spec’Ed out a mid-range four door gas truck that could be a work truck. It was $57,000. I think if GM could build a base electric truck for perhaps $10k more for an awd model, that it could sell well with the new electric car tax credit in place. Until then this truck will be for wealthy first adopters who will never carry a load of mulch or gravel in their truck bed.
the way that body is set up, it actually gives me some modernized avalanche [late 2k's~mid 2010s] vibes, that was also a unibody design, had the ability to rear half of the cab into more bed space, effectively.. could fold both rear seats down, remove a panel behind them and the back window.. i don't really like how the headlights are placed, but that's me personally with how that nose is designed..
The frunk button is going to get covered in bugs, road grim, salt, rain, snow, and ice... I think that's not good for it to be there. Probably will be hit by rocks and damaged or destroyed. Also 24" wheels is ridiculous. I'd rather have more rubber and air cushion. Thanks, GM, for actually keeping the physical buttons below the touchscreen interface.
I think this is the bear looking truck on sale, period. Great performance, amazing interior. Awesome battery and huge power. It’s almost perfect. The price is fair for what you get. People need to wake up and realize a gas truck, gmc Denali fully loaded is around $100k probably. The gas truck you need to spend $150 to fill the tank. The EV version probably costs $10 to fill it in your garage / at your house. So the difference in cost you would make up quickly.
I've had my V8 Sierra for a year now, I've never spent over $85 to fill the tank...$150 is a bit of a stretch. Also, not everyone has access to a garage or place to mount a home charger.
1:34 Out of pure curiosity, I just price checked those tires. 577.99 FOR ONE TIRE at a well known tire chain. So basically 600 a tire. THAT'S INSANE. No thanks. Even today I can buy a full set of 4 tires for most vehicles for the price of one on that truck.
doubtful. Also, smaller wheels won't work cause you'd have to recalibrate the odometer. Just because someone can "afford" the truck doesn't mean they can afford to upgrade it.
@@GKMess42 You do realize you can maintain nearly the same diameter by increasing the tire sidewall profile when the wheel size is reduced? Also, the dealership can normally change the setting for this because the same vehicles ship with different sized tires. The Silverado EV WT ships with 18-inch wheels.
A set of 4 Michelin tires will run $2,311.00 which is more than 1/3rd the cost I paid for my one owner 2008 GMC Sierra. So in 5 years you could buy an entire truck for the cost of 4 round erasers. LMAO!
Meh. My stickies on the jeep were 1250 per tire Over 6k with tax with the spare lol and will last maybe 1k trail miles max. It’s about enjoyment for some and cost for others. So to each their own
@@Sourman1545 Yeah, but, realistically, how many flat tires have you had at the starbucks drivethru where these will live? Also, the thing already only has 1500 lbs of payload. You throw 150 lbs of 24" wheel and load range E tire underneath and it will reduce that down to 1350 lbs. My Lexus LX570 had a 275/50R21 p-metric tire from the factory the stock wheel/tire setup was like 90 lbs.
Every video same complaints: it's too expensive. Just because you can't afford doesn't mean others can't. GM needs profits from expensive vehicles to scale up and build cheaper vehicles. When was new technology not expensive? Flat screens? Cell phones? New tech always costs more.
@@wydryflythis is another common complaint of little merit. GM is far from late to the game, beside the obvious efforts like the ev1 volt spark and bolt, they were first to deliver over 200 miles range under 40k. First to use the battery as part of the structure of the vehicle.(Tesla talked about this like they invented it, it was already in the scrappy little bolt ev) First to deliver a ev pickup with actual usable towing range, and only the second American oem to produce their own batteries and battery tech in house, they also produce their own drive motors and their motor tech patents are used industry wide. So much ignorance out there surrounding EV tech and GM. Understandably due to GMs poor management, but their engineers are top notch.
Andre, you nailed it with your question! It would be great if we could see the efficiency while towing on the tow hall screen like you can with the diesel trucks or gas engines. Basically very clearly give you an energy usage rating with the two different applications of towing versus non-towing.
A set of 4 of those fancy Michelins is just $2,959.80 online at Tire Direct here in Canada. Plus shipping (they weigh 59 lbs each), plus tax, plus local installation. Yikes! There is just One Set in the entire country right now. I wonder how long the original tires will last? Does anybody out there know?
depends on the wear-rating, vehicle weight and how you drive, typical patterns with proper maintenance, 2[more aggressive/softer tires]~10+[more chill/harder tires]
I can't imagine why any truck owner would want a Cybercuck instead of this. It's definitely a winner! Thank goodness there are now several truck EVs to choose from NOT from Tesla.
It looks like a truck, the charging network isn't there, it's more inefficient (mostly because of weight), less capable off-roading (tests pending, but the limited suspension travel will impact this), and worse software. It's a very nice legacy truck though.
@@tripzero0 It looks like a truck? YAY! J3400 compatibility is coming. YAY! Tests pending for off-roading, so we'll see. Worse software? Hmmm. GM owners love SuperCruise. I heard that Tesla has yet to install EAP, let along FSD, in its Cybercuck.
@@Yanquetino if you are a truck guy, looking like a truck is okay I guess. Otherwise it looks like three boxes. Cybertruck has better software even without FSD. The app and integration are top of the industry. What will come first J3400 for GM or FSD for cybertruck? The extended cabin bed of the Sierra is a killer feature though if you need the extra space.
@@Abebe345 the four-wheel steering if the Sierra helps, but not having steer by wire is a no-go for me. Once you try steer by wire, you never want to go back.
all the technology is amazing. the big battery is great. the price is too much for me personally. I love that Andre saves his conclusion for when he can actually drive the thing in the wild. It is IMO a nice looking truck. I sure wish these american car companies would put a big battery in a basic car and charge about $50k for it. that would make me trade in my model S.
GM is building a massive battery under all these trucks and isn’t making profit on them. They are addressing range anxiety with brute force engineering. But, as a result, these trucks are heavy and aren’t going to feel very nimble, and they’re going to cost at least $100k. The alternative approach would be to make a leaner, lighter battery pack that charges fast such that fast charging on road trips is quicker and the vehicle is more nimble and costs less.
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It costs the same as the Cyberflop with roughly half the battery capacity of the GM, are you worried that Musk can't make ends meet?
I have the silverado rst and can tell you it handles excellent. Without brute force engineering we wouldn't have switched to electric. We need that extra range. And these things can charge at 350kW. I went from 13 to 80 in about a half hour. Plenty fast
Ever try to charge a truck while towing a trailer? GM is literally making the only EV truck that actually does truck things. 80 mile towing range might as well be 0 miles. It's a non-starter for everyone who needs to tow.
Have to agree I think Chevy nailed it with the truck lineup but obviously, we have to get those prices down to the $60s. That's where truck owners will see massive savings not only in the car payment but in the running costs aka electricity versus gas.
Jog it just joggles the mind. You must be in car sales. It would be hard for anyone to take on a 130k truck on a dirt road. There has got to be affordable trucks for the rural guy or property owner. If you don't have a problem paying 130k, maybe the government should make you buy a higher end off road vehicle such as a G Wagon. I am kidding, if we don't get this Marxist administration out of office we are all doomed to 15 minute cities
It’s a great looking truck inside and out. But I just keep thinking that GM designers and bean counters must have decided that they were ok with just throwing as much battery as they could to get the range, instead of trying to reduce the weight of the frame, panels, etc. and then be able to reduce the battery needs while maintaining the range. In other words, GM made another inefficient EV, just like the Hummer.
I have a 2nd gen raptor and love it(not a EV fanboy)But I'm beyond excited for this truck and the future of Evs as range extends and prices go down. Price is high, but this time next year these will be drastically discounted on the used market. Love the color
The Chevy Silverado 3WT EV for $77k is best ev work truck for the $ in the market today with a 205kw battery pack. This tank will keep you safe on the highway at 9500 lbs + 500 lbs payload. 😮
We saw one at a charger in Gaylord, MI. GM employees were driving it. It's impressive looking in person. I took a picture, lol. We have a Bolt EUV, but would love that truck.
As far as trucks go, I'm a big GMC fan. I have a 1994 Sierra. My plan is to get a used 2024-2027 2500HD. However I do not like this electric truck's exterior. The shape/design and I the color is meh. I also can't stand that the screens in these vehicles are so boxy. I mean I love a square body (1970-1980) truck all day long, but the screens are horrendous. How did they not look closer to the current internal combustion versions? Those look fantastic. Also, having 34" stock tire, GM do those fender sizes with the ICE trucks. Just a few of my thoughts.
Let me start by saying I’m biased since I own the GMC Sierra EV. I’ve got 2,000mi on it…and thus far I’d be very disappointed if somebody made me go back to gasoline. It tows my 9,000lb camper so much easier than gas V8s I’ve used in the past…and it will do about the same 200mi as my gas trucks did while pulling the camper. Unloaded daily driving to work I’m pushing 500mi. Super convenient to charge at home from 240v. Really loving it. If it keeps doing what it’s doing, I’m going to be an extremely happy customer.
No need for further reviews as a teaser. This is the best truck period! I have had mine for 2 weeks and absolutely love it! I still have my diesel ford F250 for work and road trips.
People seem to forget that EV’s are lease vehicles. The overall MSRP matters less than the lease price and residual value… if these lease for 800 or something, they will FLY out of dealerships. That’s what’s happening with F-150 Lightning’s, 0 down, 680 dollar leases with a ~73k MSRP…
I like the looks of it, but until our country's charging infrastructure meets charging demand, I will stick with my V8 Sierra. I prefer this look as compared to the Silverado/Avalanche EV.
I dislike one pedal driving in most cases other than stop and go traffic or if i dont know the route. It doesnt matter how efficient the motors, controllers, or batteries are, you're probably losing at 10% of the regenerative energy by taking it in and pushing it back out, as opposed to just coasting sooner and not pulling that energy out of the battery in the first place. Its how you hypermile gas cars, and you can do the same thing with EVs though the effect is far less because it is pulling some of that energy back into the battery.
200mi range towing that trailer is pretty good. My old 2019 sierra 1500 with the 6.2 avged 29.4L/100km with a 7x14 enclosed trailer, total weight about 5000lbs and my new 2024 with the 3.0 does it at 18.2L/100km, same weight but faster speeds. Recently did a 7100km trip from Alberta to California and i was getting 250-300mi range.
Or maybe stick with the vehicle they already have? I have a rivian truck, got it as a placeholder for the Sierra, but am not convinced yet that it's worth the switch. Still waiting to see if the dealer is going to try and screw me over on the MSRP whenever I get the call. That's one huge plus for the EV companies with no legal requirement to go through a dealer network which will want to take a bite.
@@ChristopherHarris-fk1iz - What I really want is swapping the powertrain out on my ancient K20. But I cannot find anyone in my area who can make the 6spd transmission work with my truck and I want the extra overdrive gear the 700R4 does not have.
Give me an official dog mode, camp mode and a 3rd party pop up light weight camper cap and I'm in!!! (In 2 years when someone else takes the initial depreciation.)
Well, good review. However, you guys hardly ever discuss home charging and the amount of time to charge from empty to full with the different rated charging capabilities. Level 2: usually 12kW or maxing out at 19.2 kW. (60 amp or 100 amp circuit) Home charging is done usually over 90% of the time. The only information I could find is about 34 miles of range per hour of charging on Level 2 (12kW). I am going to guess around 50 miles of range per hour on the 19.2 kW Level 2. There's a buffer probably built in so how long to charge from empty to full? You call the dealerships and nobody knows anyithing. Sales people have no interest in these vehicles.
Charging at standard L2 (6.6KW) it would take about a day and a half to charge (about 200kw battery) But nobody's daily commute is 450 miles. Or 200. Or 100. Or even 50. Most americans drive 40 or less miles a day.
It's a decent looking car. The technology is still catching up with Tesla, and I'm sure some will like it. It isn't for me, though. I'll stick with my 79 F150. Nothing beats a classic.
A cement grey exterior with a black interior. It's all personal preference, but mine is to wait for the 2025's where more colors will be available. GM did a great job on this truck, just as they did on the Chevy version. Testers comment 'it's a pretty hefty vehicle'. Understatement of the year; the thing (like all full sized electric trucks) is an absolute tank. Highway barrier tests show these vehicles will break through all federal and state barriers easily at speed. Looking forward to his longer term test results.
.....we who want THIS^^^^ are gonna have to find the nearest portal to get to Earth 7 that is still in 1981...Who knows where the nearest Fringe Division office is located??😅
I have seen some one year old Lightnings around $38,000, so I think we can wait a few years and get a steal. Those batteries alone are worth $41,000 in comparison to home battery backup prices. It would be worth it for the backup potential alone once the price comes down.
Yeah I like it even the color “battleship grey “( thunderstorm grey )! It’s a handsome truck like you said . The price is the only thing that means I’ll never have one!
Best is an overstatement, to me best means trouble free ownership for at least ten years. My 2017 F350 is getting close, This truck like all EVs are computers on wheels, subject your home computer to -40 and then Plus 100degs and then do those temp changes over and over and then add in rough roads. Imagine the cost of replacing the massive screens if you can even get them in a few years. This truck will not be best, the best trucks were built in a time roughly 20 to 30 years ago when loaded meant power windows, locks, A/C and cruise control. Rebuild every part of a 1998 GMC, put new body panels on and a top notch paint job and for less then half price you’ll have twice the truck.
I like the looks and performance. If they can eventually make an AT4 variant equal in price to my current diesel AT4, it would be tough to pass up. At the top of the line edition 1, it’s a bit too steep for me to justify.
So the problem with the Silverado EV is it's slower, louder and less comfortable than all the competitors. Also no locking diffs. Does the Sierra fix the first 3 at least?? 🤔 Also I think they messed up changing the C pillar design from the Silverado. That's going to impact the aftermarket options one way or another
Thanks for the info and review. Can you get a bit more technical detail from the engineering team about the drivetrain? Living in snow and ice half the year, I need to know if it’s open, limited slip, “e-lsd” locker etc. I can’t believe they haven’t made it more clear on these things, it’s one thing to just space it on a passenger vehicle, but these are important details both on and off road
I'm eagerly awaiting you to get this truck back to Colorado so you can do off-road testing on it. Will it suffer the same drawbacks as the Rivian - no throttle response on steep terrain? That is a HUGE drawback for many electric pickups I've seen out there tested. Also, is this truck smaller than the Silverado EV? It looks like it.
There is no way to outrun inflation. The more our government prints, meaning lower interest rates, the higher things will keep getting. This is not a GM issue. This is a Fiat issue.
I wish you would start your reviews with price and then how long it takes to fully charge the battery in a normal situation. I’m tired of having to wade through all the “features” on these trucks as, so far, they are not viable price wise nor are they practical for charging.
When did "Blah" grey become so popular as a vehicle color? Grey is for foreboding skies, seniors hair and...whales. I don't want my truck to be the same color as the tarmac beneath my tires.
Silly rabbit the people who buy these aren't worried about the cost , if you do then its not for you . Under section 179 of the tax code your business may be eligible to deduct up to the full amount of the purchase price of any new vehicles. These vehicles only need to be new to your business as the tax benefit applies to both new and used vehicles as long as they meet the requirements. make enough , i sure don't
Having been spoiled by Tesla’s FSD, it’s a no go for me unless GM licenses from them. When you pay 100k for a vehicle, FSD should be an available option.
I like the nicer interior than the Silverado EV RST but prefer that pickup's exterior styling. I find the GMC styling, especially the front end, to be too busy with extraneous lines that serve no purpose and disrupt the aero. I don't suppose GM will let me special order a Sierra EV with a Silverado EV front clip?🤣
I have a 2024 3.0 diesel and only things I don’t like are Auto start and square wheel wells. I did a 3.5 lift and can barely fit a 35 inch tire when stock tire is 33. Had to take off brackets, mudflap and still had to break out grinder.
I’m not a huge fan of the front grill or side profile, which looks a lot like a Ridgeline. I’m a little confused at the overall go to market approach by GM, what differentiates this from a Silverado EV? Why did they launch a work truck version of the Silverado but a top trim version of the Sierra? They’re not even differentiated on price much, how much cheaper is the Silverado EV WT? This is not how you take market share from ford/tesla/rivian - this is going to give it to them.
I love how much money Tesla saves when they test their vehicles, because they just take them to actual locations in the real world and test them in actual real places where people are going to go, not controlled test environments like these test tracks. I'm a huge fan of all EV'S. My wife and I really want a Silverado EV either 3 or 4wt model. We are current owners of a 2019 Tesla model 3, and we would love a cybertruck, but right now they are too expensive and I can get a used 3 wt or 4 wt Silverado EV for around $60,000 usd. I am also a reservation holder for an Aptera solar EV when it comes out next year. I probably won't get mine for a couple years. Because my pre-order number is like 50,000 something. But at least I'm on the list.
Have had my Sierra Denali 1st Edition EV for 3 weeks now.. Really can't complain. Very well executed by GM
Is it NACS capable or do you still have to use those crappy and unreliable EV America charging stations?
@@cre8tiv_spirit295 Tesla/GM have yet to flip the switch to use Tesla charging network
Oh dear. Did you get approval from all the negative whiners in the comment section who 1) think GM is all junk, 2) EVs are useless, and 3) EV trucks can’t tow/haul/do anything?
But seriously though - truck looks sweet and I’m glad you’re enjoying it!
@@jmn3 lol .. no approval sought. I’d say .. test drive it before voicing opinion.
How's your range going?
We had a deposit on it, $133.000 OTD. We walked.
Thank you sir for applying common sense to this situation. Not many can do that these days.
How much more was that then you were expecting to pay?
133k holy shit LMAO
I got you at MSRP. Located on west coast with 12 available units.
@@user-no8sr9my9o well, how can we get in contact with you?
Lightning owner here ... I gotta say, I kinda like the look if the front of the Sierra, and like that it has a sensible frunk opening (lookin' at you, Rivian).
At 6'2", I don't have a problem with my Rivian frunk.😂
As a bolt EUV owner, I'm in no position to nitpic the way a vehicle looks but I hope Ford can do something about the frosted plastic looking light bar on the lightning. I think the truck looks great otherwise and also looks incredibly comfortable and functional.
How has the lightning been?
@@jessebotello3617 Absolutely love it!Bought a used 2022 Lariat with extended range battery and full tow package; didn't pay the initial depreciation, which has made it that much sweeter.
Looks like Toyota front!
I’ve got a 2023 Lightening XLT, which I absolutely love. Best truck I’ve ever owned. This was a great review. I love the front end. It’s very classy yet “truckey” at the same time. I hope more people recognize how amazing electric trucks are. Mine is so fast, A/C is super cold, quiet ride and smooth ride. Pure joy!
The big battery GM/Chevy truck is probably the most compelling EV truck on the market right now. For a 'use as a truck' perspective. I still like the R1T as a lifestyle truck however.
Lifestyle Emotional Support Vehicle.
It's the cherry on top of yet another market failure, but at least executives and shareholders get to run away with the whole cake.
@@toyotaprius79 You have a very jaded and odd look on things.
Agree'd. From the standpoint of doing actual truck stuff, like towing a decent trailer more than 100 miles, GM is the only option with the huge battery. Problem is, at some point you have to recharge that huge battery and, even with a 50 amp charger in your home, it will still take a while to get the battery filled back up on one of these. They say the batteries are larger than the hummers 205 kwh pack, and a 50A level 2 charger is "only" putting out 12kw.
Rivian is also my preference if I wanted a truck to just drive around daily and do some local offroading or whatever. But I don't want a truck for that. I want a truck for towing and offroading wherever I feel like and ICE is still the way to go in that regard.
For me, EV is still only good for cars and daily drivers.
@@Jay-me7gw Very valid points on the Lv2 home charging challenges plus your home needs to have that much load capacity. That shrinks the market for these huge battery EV trucks. Rivian and Tesla could have put a huge battery in their truck but knew it was mostly a waste. If long distance towing is important to you, get a diesel.
I work at a road builder and we are switching all (5) of our pickups to the Chevy 4WT
Andre you have had a bunch of nice assignments in the last few months , the information on vehicles that you are reporting and driving is second to none ! Can’t wait for what you are going to bring us next?!,
Great video Andre. Many of us like all things that roll on the road, no matter the number of tires or type of propulsion and fuel. Glad you reviewed this GMC.
REALLY big fan of the Sierra EV. Looks great. Really nice interior. Solid powertrain. Solid Range. Solid charging speeds. Overall I agree it's one of the best trucks out right now.
How? Can't tow for any distance without charging. Can't go on a long road trip without it taking longer. How's that great?
@@atg1338 He's probably just an influencer like the maker of this video. They have to kiss ass in order to gain sponsors....
@@atg1338 This thing can tow over 200 miles so it's very comparable to a gasoline truck
@@dmitrydk92 🤣🤣🤣🤣 tow 200 miles 🤣🤣🤣🤣 what a joke
This will be a great deal used when they depreciate about $40K in the first 2 years!
Exactly. Not sure why people get pissy when they can't buy new. Let someone else take the depreciation hit. I bought my first two EVs used for half off.
lol. It will depreciate way fast than that dude.
40k in the first month 😂
That’s kind of how the lightning is. Good truck used… there are 2022 lightning’s going for 50-60k when out the door brand new is 93k
40k per year first 2 years. 😅
4:22 - Thank you for showing the midgate folding down with the window still in... most reviewers miss this essential feature of the avalanche/gm ev that is amazing for camping, hauling long stuff, etc. completely out of the elements when you have a tonneau
Won’t be able to afford stuff to haul or camping gear after buying this thing😂
With the crazy price of these ev you better off buying a semi truck with a sleeper at least you can live in it and make money 😅
GMC is killing it with their new line up, but no way I am buying an EV for $100k.
FSD (+towing) makes it tempting.
But you'd happily spend 100K on a much less reliable and capable F-450. Or any other max speced out truck for that matter
i priced a 2024 Silverado 2500HD Duramax fully loaded. $107k
@@danielk0106 So you priced a truck that can tow up to 22.5k lbs for 107k with all the options vs. an electric pickup with 10k towing... Why are you spending $100k on an electric vehicle with 10k towing? What are you saving? Fuel mileage? You could buy a Lexus GX 550 OT with 9k towing for $75k and use the remaining $25k to fill up your gas tank indefinitely. The amount of money you would make investing $25k would pay for your gas indefinitely. This EV is simply a luxury vehicle, for luxury people, who want the look of a truck. Don't try to justify it bro, if you like the truck, great. If you want the truck, go for it. If you can afford the truck, you don't need an electric anyway. It's a non-practical luxury toy, that's all. For the money, I'd rather buy a Raptor R, C8 Z06 or yeah, a 2500HD Duramax.
I wait when gen 2 comes out
I know I can't afford one but I think they did a great job on this Sierra EV. I might be the only one but I think the exterior of the Silverado EV looks better IMO.
Sharp looking truck, but jeez, the auto industry needs to get over its fascination with grayscale paint colors! Light Concrete Gray, Dark Battleship Gray, Ash Gray, Old Pavement Gray, Gravel Gray, Bleached Wood Gray. At least Chevy is painting their first edition Silverado EV RST in a bold metallic blue that makes the truck pop. Oh, and the $100k price is just stupid, though I put that down to 1) this thing is loaded with every luxe doodad, and 2) we're still in the early adopter phase of the EV market, so prices should come down as economies of scale and better, cheaper batteries take hold.
it's a GMC Denali yes it's expensive... It's the Lux Brand for GM trucks. Also the 2025 Model Year will have cheaper models, with the introduction of the Elevation and At4 trims. If you want cheaper you need to go to chevy when the 25 MY starts and they introduce the cheape WTs and LT.
I don't see cheaper batteries being a thing for a long time. Tesla has been at it for a long time now and we haven't seen a big impact on price due to batteries. Most of the changes come from removing features/cost cutting or eating into margins. There is still a lack of manufacturing capacity and very little has been done to address it or get ahead. Even if batteries prices half over the next 10 years, that may only reduce the price by 10-15k, but inflation will quickly eat into that.
Agreed all the primer greys are really boring
No kidding ... can somebody please paint this ...
Auto industry is doing it because that is what people buy.
I went on the GMC configuration page and spec’Ed out a mid-range four door gas truck that could be a work truck. It was $57,000. I think if GM could build a base electric truck for perhaps $10k more for an awd model, that it could sell well with the new electric car tax credit in place. Until then this truck will be for wealthy first adopters who will never carry a load of mulch or gravel in their truck bed.
Next year the base Silverado EV will start at $58k
the way that body is set up, it actually gives me some modernized avalanche [late 2k's~mid 2010s] vibes, that was also a unibody design, had the ability to rear half of the cab into more bed space, effectively.. could fold both rear seats down, remove a panel behind them and the back window.. i don't really like how the headlights are placed, but that's me personally with how that nose is designed..
Dude everone already ready konws that....Duh
The frunk button is going to get covered in bugs, road grim, salt, rain, snow, and ice... I think that's not good for it to be there. Probably will be hit by rocks and damaged or destroyed. Also 24" wheels is ridiculous. I'd rather have more rubber and air cushion. Thanks, GM, for actually keeping the physical buttons below the touchscreen interface.
GM has the best looking and most capable EV truck.
I think this is the bear looking truck on sale, period.
Great performance, amazing interior. Awesome battery and huge power.
It’s almost perfect. The price is fair for what you get. People need to wake up and realize a gas truck, gmc Denali fully loaded is around $100k probably. The gas truck you need to spend $150 to fill the tank. The EV version probably costs $10 to fill it in your garage / at your house.
So the difference in cost you would make up quickly.
“BuT nOt eVerYOne HaS a ChARgEr at HOmE” says commenters nots realizing people buying a truck that costs this much do not care one bit
I've had my V8 Sierra for a year now, I've never spent over $85 to fill the tank...$150 is a bit of a stretch. Also, not everyone has access to a garage or place to mount a home charger.
@@trobbins88 If you are buying a $100,000 truck... i guarantee you that the owner has a Garage or Place to mount a home charger
@@trobbins88 My 2500hd costs about $150 to fill up in California. It's a 35 gallon tank, tho.
Plus no oil changes
1:34 Out of pure curiosity, I just price checked those tires.
577.99 FOR ONE TIRE at a well known tire chain. So basically 600 a tire. THAT'S INSANE. No thanks.
Even today I can buy a full set of 4 tires for most vehicles for the price of one on that truck.
Known as Biden's America.
Get smaller wheels. It's a 100k vehicle. I think the buyers can afford the tires.
doubtful.
Also, smaller wheels won't work cause you'd have to recalibrate the odometer.
Just because someone can "afford" the truck doesn't mean they can afford to upgrade it.
@@GKMess42 You do realize you can maintain nearly the same diameter by increasing the tire sidewall profile when the wheel size is reduced? Also, the dealership can normally change the setting for this because the same vehicles ship with different sized tires. The Silverado EV WT ships with 18-inch wheels.
That's not true but whatever makes you warm inside.
A set of 4 Michelin tires will run $2,311.00 which is more than 1/3rd the cost I paid for my one owner 2008 GMC Sierra. So in 5 years you could buy an entire truck for the cost of 4 round erasers. LMAO!
You have to buy different set of rims/tires to make it more affordable in the future
Meh. My stickies on the jeep were 1250 per tire Over 6k with tax with the spare lol and will last maybe 1k trail miles max. It’s about enjoyment for some and cost for others. So to each their own
Can't wait for more repo vids on here. There's gonna be alot more.
STOP TAKING AWAY THE SPARE TIRES! ESPECIALLY IN TRUCKS!!! Wtf GMC!?
They said its too big to fit.
Like that ever stopped any man before.
@@tazeat Bah dum, tishhhhhh!
Seriously though, they should be airing down the spare and throwing a ratchet strap around it to squish it down.
@@Jay-me7gw look like it would easly fit in the fronk. aka offer it and the people want it let them have it
@@Sourman1545 Yeah, but, realistically, how many flat tires have you had at the starbucks drivethru where these will live?
Also, the thing already only has 1500 lbs of payload. You throw 150 lbs of 24" wheel and load range E tire underneath and it will reduce that down to 1350 lbs. My Lexus LX570 had a 275/50R21 p-metric tire from the factory the stock wheel/tire setup was like 90 lbs.
Every video same complaints: it's too expensive. Just because you can't afford doesn't mean others can't. GM needs profits from expensive vehicles to scale up and build cheaper vehicles. When was new technology not expensive? Flat screens? Cell phones? New tech always costs more.
This....
In a few years you’ll be able to go buy one of these at the same price a a gas sierra Denali which is at the least between 70-80k right now
And you’re right. Gym needs to sell these expensive EV’s to offset the cheaper ones like the Equinox
This isn’t new technology. GM is late to the party as usual. There charging a premium for trying to copy other companies who are miles ahead.
@@wydryflythis is another common complaint of little merit. GM is far from late to the game, beside the obvious efforts like the ev1 volt spark and bolt, they were first to deliver over 200 miles range under 40k. First to use the battery as part of the structure of the vehicle.(Tesla talked about this like they invented it, it was already in the scrappy little bolt ev) First to deliver a ev pickup with actual usable towing range, and only the second American oem to produce their own batteries and battery tech in house, they also produce their own drive motors and their motor tech patents are used industry wide. So much ignorance out there surrounding EV tech and GM. Understandably due to GMs poor management, but their engineers are top notch.
Best review of the new GMC Sierra EV so far. Can't wait until you have one to test on your home turf!
Andre, you nailed it with your question! It would be great if we could see the efficiency while towing on the tow hall screen like you can with the diesel trucks or gas engines. Basically very clearly give you an energy usage rating with the two different applications of towing versus non-towing.
A set of 4 of those fancy Michelins is just $2,959.80 online at Tire Direct here in Canada. Plus shipping (they weigh 59 lbs each), plus tax, plus local installation. Yikes! There is just One Set in the entire country right now. I wonder how long the original tires will last? Does anybody out there know?
depends on the wear-rating, vehicle weight and how you drive, typical patterns with proper maintenance, 2[more aggressive/softer tires]~10+[more chill/harder tires]
Sick of the headlights in modern vehicles being lowered to the bumper.
As a Happy 2024 Lightning owner, I’d say this truck looks very good. Their designers definitely made it quite handsome indeed.
I can't imagine why any truck owner would want a Cybercuck instead of this. It's definitely a winner! Thank goodness there are now several truck EVs to choose from NOT from Tesla.
It looks like a truck, the charging network isn't there, it's more inefficient (mostly because of weight), less capable off-roading (tests pending, but the limited suspension travel will impact this), and worse software.
It's a very nice legacy truck though.
@@tripzero0 It looks like a truck? YAY! J3400 compatibility is coming. YAY! Tests pending for off-roading, so we'll see. Worse software? Hmmm. GM owners love SuperCruise. I heard that Tesla has yet to install EAP, let along FSD, in its Cybercuck.
Cybertruck doesn't scratch, handles like a sedan, has very high towing, hauling capacity, comfortable ride, good offroad.
@@Yanquetino if you are a truck guy, looking like a truck is okay I guess. Otherwise it looks like three boxes.
Cybertruck has better software even without FSD. The app and integration are top of the industry.
What will come first J3400 for GM or FSD for cybertruck?
The extended cabin bed of the Sierra is a killer feature though if you need the extra space.
@@Abebe345 the four-wheel steering if the Sierra helps, but not having steer by wire is a no-go for me. Once you try steer by wire, you never want to go back.
I really want one next year in Canada. Much better looking than Chevy Silverado EV 😊
Definitely the best EV truck option so far, good job GM, and great video Andre!
Nice truck but I think the Lightning still makes more sense if you don't need the extra range.
I’m with you but I’m biased……I’ve got a Lightening XLT and I love it!!!
all the technology is amazing. the big battery is great. the price is too much for me personally. I love that Andre saves his conclusion for when he can actually drive the thing in the wild. It is IMO a nice looking truck. I sure wish these american car companies would put a big battery in a basic car and charge about $50k for it. that would make me trade in my model S.
GM is building a massive battery under all these trucks and isn’t making profit on them. They are addressing range anxiety with brute force engineering. But, as a result, these trucks are heavy and aren’t going to feel very nimble, and they’re going to cost at least $100k. The alternative approach would be to make a leaner, lighter battery pack that charges fast such that fast charging on road trips is quicker and the vehicle is more nimble and costs less.
It costs the same as the Cyberflop with roughly half the battery capacity of the GM, are you worried that Musk can't make ends meet?
I have the silverado rst and can tell you it handles excellent. Without brute force engineering we wouldn't have switched to electric. We need that extra range. And these things can charge at 350kW. I went from 13 to 80 in about a half hour. Plenty fast
Ever try to charge a truck while towing a trailer? GM is literally making the only EV truck that actually does truck things. 80 mile towing range might as well be 0 miles. It's a non-starter for everyone who needs to tow.
Have to agree I think Chevy nailed it with the truck lineup but obviously, we have to get those prices down to the $60s. That's where truck owners will see massive savings not only in the car payment but in the running costs aka electricity versus gas.
why would they ever lower the price?
Jog it just joggles the mind. You must be in car sales. It would be hard for anyone to take on a 130k truck on a dirt road. There has got to be affordable trucks for the rural guy or property owner. If you don't have a problem paying 130k, maybe the government should make you buy a higher end off road vehicle such as a G Wagon. I am kidding, if we don't get this Marxist administration out of office we are all doomed to 15 minute cities
It’s a great looking truck inside and out. But I just keep thinking that GM designers and bean counters must have decided that they were ok with just throwing as much battery as they could to get the range, instead of trying to reduce the weight of the frame, panels, etc. and then be able to reduce the battery needs while maintaining the range. In other words, GM made another inefficient EV, just like the Hummer.
Its a truck. Inefficient by design. If you want good milage you dont daily a truck or SUV.
Took a note from Henry Ford... you can have any color you want as long as it "grey".
I might choose this over the R1T.
I have a 2nd gen raptor and love it(not a EV fanboy)But I'm beyond excited for this truck and the future of Evs as range extends and prices go down. Price is high, but this time next year these will be drastically discounted on the used market. Love the color
good take
The Chevy Silverado 3WT EV for $77k is best ev work truck for the $ in the market today with a 205kw battery pack. This tank will keep you safe on the highway at 9500 lbs + 500 lbs payload. 😮
If you see these gm ev trucks in person, you’ll know they do just as good as their ice counterparts
We saw one at a charger in Gaylord, MI. GM employees were driving it. It's impressive looking in person. I took a picture, lol. We have a Bolt EUV, but would love that truck.
As far as trucks go, I'm a big GMC fan. I have a 1994 Sierra. My plan is to get a used 2024-2027 2500HD. However I do not like this electric truck's exterior. The shape/design and I the color is meh. I also can't stand that the screens in these vehicles are so boxy. I mean I love a square body (1970-1980) truck all day long, but the screens are horrendous. How did they not look closer to the current internal combustion versions? Those look fantastic. Also, having 34" stock tire, GM do those fender sizes with the ICE trucks. Just a few of my thoughts.
Definitely a "Luxury Truck". Still don't know how well it can do ACTUAL truck stuff.
Let me start by saying I’m biased since I own the GMC Sierra EV. I’ve got 2,000mi on it…and thus far I’d be very disappointed if somebody made me go back to gasoline. It tows my 9,000lb camper so much easier than gas V8s I’ve used in the past…and it will do about the same 200mi as my gas trucks did while pulling the camper. Unloaded daily driving to work I’m pushing 500mi. Super convenient to charge at home from 240v. Really loving it. If it keeps doing what it’s doing, I’m going to be an extremely happy customer.
No need for further reviews as a teaser. This is the best truck period! I have had mine for 2 weeks and absolutely love it! I still have my diesel ford F250 for work and road trips.
Was cool meeting Andre today at the Broncos game!
People seem to forget that EV’s are lease vehicles. The overall MSRP matters less than the lease price and residual value… if these lease for 800 or something, they will FLY out of dealerships.
That’s what’s happening with F-150 Lightning’s, 0 down, 680 dollar leases with a ~73k MSRP…
maybe there are those of us that do not care to deal with any kind of leasing and would rather have it outright fully paid for.
@@niteriderevo9179 Maybe you're not the target consumer for this vehicle.
@@jghall00 nice try.
And best part they loose 50% price after 2 yr lease
I’ve got a Lightening. I didn’t lease mine
I like the looks of it, but until our country's charging infrastructure meets charging demand, I will stick with my V8 Sierra. I prefer this look as compared to the Silverado/Avalanche EV.
I do think the rear steer is a good idea, but the kid in me wants to see it able to turn 45*, like Herbie's wheels. Imagine the maneuverability THEN!
I dislike one pedal driving in most cases other than stop and go traffic or if i dont know the route.
It doesnt matter how efficient the motors, controllers, or batteries are, you're probably losing at 10% of the regenerative energy by taking it in and pushing it back out, as opposed to just coasting sooner and not pulling that energy out of the battery in the first place.
Its how you hypermile gas cars, and you can do the same thing with EVs though the effect is far less because it is pulling some of that energy back into the battery.
I do like one pedal driving in sporting situations because its like driving a high revving engine, but you're not looking for efficiency there.
200mi range towing that trailer is pretty good. My old 2019 sierra 1500 with the 6.2 avged 29.4L/100km with a 7x14 enclosed trailer, total weight about 5000lbs and my new 2024 with the 3.0 does it at 18.2L/100km, same weight but faster speeds. Recently did a 7100km trip from Alberta to California and i was getting 250-300mi range.
the midgate is nice, but don't like the gray and 24" wheels are stupid.
Go make your own truck if you don’t like this one😂😂😂😂
I want 18" rims
Or maybe stick with the vehicle they already have? I have a rivian truck, got it as a placeholder for the Sierra, but am not convinced yet that it's worth the switch. Still waiting to see if the dealer is going to try and screw me over on the MSRP whenever I get the call. That's one huge plus for the EV companies with no legal requirement to go through a dealer network which will want to take a bite.
@@ChristopherHarris-fk1iz - What I really want is swapping the powertrain out on my ancient K20. But I cannot find anyone in my area who can make the 6spd transmission work with my truck and I want the extra overdrive gear the 700R4 does not have.
1450lb payload? Honda Ridgeline numbers well done GM!
The truck’s payload is limited by its overall weight…and the Ridgeline doesn’t weigh 4+ tons.
Below the Maverick as well!!
Below the 1700# my Ranger can haul..
If it's own weight it's a problem, it should be on a 3/4 ton chassis. My RAM was 8400# empty.
Door sticker says 1514
Like you ever hauled even 1000lbs in the back of a truck. That is what trailers are for.
Wow! This truck ✔️ all the boxes. I think I'm sold...
Give me an official dog mode, camp mode and a 3rd party pop up light weight camper cap and I'm in!!! (In 2 years when someone else takes the initial depreciation.)
Out of all the EV Trucks, this is the best looking 'traditional' truck. The front of it is badass! And the rest is clean and nice.
3 1/2 feet of bed I don’t think qualifies as a pick up truck😕 is this supposed to be a half ton truck?
Well, good review. However, you guys hardly ever discuss home charging and the amount of time to charge from empty to full with the different rated charging capabilities. Level 2: usually 12kW or maxing out at 19.2 kW. (60 amp or 100 amp circuit) Home charging is done usually over 90% of the time. The only information I could find is about 34 miles of range per hour of charging on Level 2 (12kW). I am going to guess around 50 miles of range per hour on the 19.2 kW Level 2. There's a buffer probably built in so how long to charge from empty to full? You call the dealerships and nobody knows anyithing. Sales people have no interest in these vehicles.
Charging at standard L2 (6.6KW) it would take about a day and a half to charge (about 200kw battery)
But nobody's daily commute is 450 miles. Or 200. Or 100. Or even 50. Most americans drive 40 or less miles a day.
It's a decent looking car. The technology is still catching up with Tesla, and I'm sure some will like it. It isn't for me, though. I'll stick with my 79 F150. Nothing beats a classic.
Can't believe they didn't put automatic running boards 😢 other than the huge cost it's a gorgeous truck !!! My favorite ev truck.
A cement grey exterior with a black interior. It's all personal preference, but mine is to wait for the 2025's where more colors will be available. GM did a great job on this truck, just as they did on the Chevy version. Testers comment 'it's a pretty hefty vehicle'. Understatement of the year; the thing (like all full sized electric trucks) is an absolute tank. Highway barrier tests show these vehicles will break through all federal and state barriers easily at speed. Looking forward to his longer term test results.
Please make a 2 door, body on frame, 4x4, manual, no computers, power nothing.
.....we who want THIS^^^^ are gonna have to find the nearest portal to get to Earth 7 that is still in 1981...Who knows where the nearest Fringe Division office is located??😅
Obs from 1992 - 1999 2 door are still around. Even available in stick shift.
Those tires are so big that the front end doesn’t turn very much so you need that four-wheel steering.
I have seen some one year old Lightnings around $38,000, so I think we can wait a few years and get a steal. Those batteries alone are worth $41,000 in comparison to home battery backup prices. It would be worth it for the backup potential alone once the price comes down.
This makes the Cybertruck look even more like style over substance, and its style wears thin anyhow.
0 to 60 in 4.33s still not as fast as the Lightning’s head snapping 3.9s.
Yeah I like it even the color “battleship grey “( thunderstorm grey )! It’s a handsome truck like you said . The price is the only thing that means I’ll never have one!
Best is an overstatement, to me best means trouble free ownership for at least ten years. My 2017 F350 is getting close, This truck like all EVs are computers on wheels, subject your home computer to -40 and then Plus 100degs and then do those temp changes over and over and then add in rough roads. Imagine the cost of replacing the massive screens if you can even get them in a few years. This truck will not be best, the best trucks were built in a time roughly 20 to 30 years ago when loaded meant power windows, locks, A/C and cruise control. Rebuild every part of a 1998 GMC, put new body panels on and a top notch paint job and for less then half price you’ll have twice the truck.
No
Bringing back some of the avalanche features
I like the looks and performance. If they can eventually make an AT4 variant equal in price to my current diesel AT4, it would be tough to pass up. At the top of the line edition 1, it’s a bit too steep for me to justify.
So the problem with the Silverado EV is it's slower, louder and less comfortable than all the competitors. Also no locking diffs. Does the Sierra fix the first 3 at least?? 🤔
Also I think they messed up changing the C pillar design from the Silverado. That's going to impact the aftermarket options one way or another
Am I the only that thinks the center display is freakishly large?
Thanks for the info and review. Can you get a bit more technical detail from the engineering team about the drivetrain? Living in snow and ice half the year, I need to know if it’s open, limited slip, “e-lsd” locker etc. I can’t believe they haven’t made it more clear on these things, it’s one thing to just space it on a passenger vehicle, but these are important details both on and off road
I'm eagerly awaiting you to get this truck back to Colorado so you can do off-road testing on it. Will it suffer the same drawbacks as the Rivian - no throttle response on steep terrain? That is a HUGE drawback for many electric pickups I've seen out there tested.
Also, is this truck smaller than the Silverado EV? It looks like it.
Its a GMC Avalanche
I'd get one if I could afford it. Great looking truck!
"Towing is not class-leading" but yet it's the best truck they built ok.
Holy hell $100,000. No thanks. I will stick with my Lariat Lightning.
There is no way to outrun inflation. The more our government prints, meaning lower interest rates, the higher things will keep getting. This is not a GM issue. This is a Fiat issue.
Thanks Andrei! The best truck reviews on the Tube!
I wish you would start your reviews with price and then how long it takes to fully charge the battery in a normal situation. I’m tired of having to wade through all the “features” on these trucks as, so far, they are not viable price wise nor are they practical for charging.
Even though I’m a Tesla fan boy, this is sweet.
Wow you called yourself a tesla fan boy🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡🤡
@@atg1338 And you try to make fun of people hiding behind a screen using emojis that a preteen would use.
@@thebagnechannel3183 Oh lil tesla fan boy got butt hurt🤣🤣🤣 grow a set 🤡
@@atg1338 Sorry…I’d have to have some level of respect for you to feel insulted, and I have none for a child man who speaks in emojis.
It's mind-blowing to me that ppl are really out here giving $100k for a pickup truck. Do that many ppl make $250k a year?
When did "Blah" grey become so popular as a vehicle color? Grey is for foreboding skies, seniors hair and...whales. I don't want my truck to be the same color as the tarmac beneath my tires.
I wanted a cybertruck but this looks 10x better.
Can we talk about the hero’s these tires are. 7,000lbs, 750HP, 24 inches tires. Unreal.
Yeah, smart move. Save the price for last.
You don't want to scare people off from watching the video too soon....
Silly rabbit the people who buy these aren't worried about the cost , if you do then its not for you . Under section 179 of the tax code your business may be eligible to deduct up to the full amount of the purchase price of any new vehicles. These vehicles only need to be new to your business as the tax benefit applies to both new and used vehicles as long as they meet the requirements. make enough , i sure don't
@@Gcanno Just because some people can write this off on their taxes, doesn't mean that this still isn't an insanely expensive vehicle...
Having been spoiled by Tesla’s FSD, it’s a no go for me unless GM licenses from them. When you pay 100k for a vehicle, FSD should be an available option.
Battle Ship Grey!
I’d like to see it on an average long tow trip. Maybe Portland, ME to Key West with max load boat.
FSD while towing is insanity! I might need to refinance the mortgage for this.
I like the nicer interior than the Silverado EV RST but prefer that pickup's exterior styling. I find the GMC styling, especially the front end, to be too busy with extraneous lines that serve no purpose and disrupt the aero. I don't suppose GM will let me special order a Sierra EV with a Silverado EV front clip?🤣
I have a 2024 3.0 diesel and only things I don’t like are Auto start and square wheel wells. I did a 3.5 lift and can barely fit a 35 inch tire when stock tire is 33. Had to take off brackets, mudflap and still had to break out grinder.
I’m not a huge fan of the front grill or side profile, which looks a lot like a Ridgeline. I’m a little confused at the overall go to market approach by GM, what differentiates this from a Silverado EV? Why did they launch a work truck version of the Silverado but a top trim version of the Sierra? They’re not even differentiated on price much, how much cheaper is the Silverado EV WT? This is not how you take market share from ford/tesla/rivian - this is going to give it to them.
I love how much money Tesla saves when they test their vehicles, because they just take them to actual locations in the real world and test them in actual real places where people are going to go, not controlled test environments like these test tracks. I'm a huge fan of all EV'S. My wife and I really want a Silverado EV either 3 or 4wt model. We are current owners of a 2019 Tesla model 3, and we would love a cybertruck, but right now they are too expensive and I can get a used 3 wt or 4 wt Silverado EV for around $60,000 usd. I am also a reservation holder for an Aptera solar EV when it comes out next year. I probably won't get mine for a couple years. Because my pre-order number is like 50,000 something. But at least I'm on the list.
The engineer mentioned towing a boat. How does this battery do if you back the truck into saltwater over the hubs (besides rusting out the frame 😅)?
I think what GM is doing is really awesome. I just wish I could afford their awesome products
No spare tire on a truck is criminal. More and more manufacturers are doing it too.
What portable tire jack can safely support an EV that weighs this much?
@@koryleach9660 just about any bottle jack on the market...and you only lift one corner, not the entire truck.🙄
Man that private proving grounds looks massive!! I wonder how many acres GM owns out there
Very futuristic and cool. I hope the 1% enjoy it. I'll wave as they drive by and hope they bought the 10 year, 100,000 mile extended warranty.
The battery is covered with an 8 year 100k mile warranty
@@bahamatoddi’d be more worried about all the features failing. Going into crab walk while on the interstate and that kind of thing.