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Silverado EV Crushes Range Record With An Unbelievable 1,059 Mile Drive

August 8, 2025

Chevy Silverado EV crushed the Lucid record with 1,059 miles on one charge.
Stock hardware, small tweaks, and smart driving turned a work truck into a range king.
Engineers even used the record-run truck to power a 3D printer for their own trophy.

Ever been caught in one of those casual office chats that spirals into something completely unexpected? That was the scene when a few GM engineers tossed around the question, “How far could that EV actually go?”

What began as a lighthearted exchange quickly became a challenge worth taking on. The result was staggering.

A 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range Work Truck, a full-size electric pickup, quietly covered an astounding 1,059.2 miles on a single charge. No futuristic gadgetry, no hidden modifications, just smart efficiency tweaks and a lot of patience.

Chevrolet Silverado EV crushes range record with an unbelievable 1,059 mile drive — _{Digital dashboard of a 2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck showing 1,059.2 miles driven on a single charge at 4.9 mi/kWh efficiency.}

It crushed Lucid’s previous 749-mile record by a wide margin.

So how did they make it happen? By sweating the smallest details. Tire pressure at the top of the safe range, windshield wipers lowered, spare tire out, tonneau cover fitted.

Each change shaved off drag or weight. Drivers kept the truck rolling at a steady 20 to 25 mph, lights and air conditioning off, cruising on public roads near Milford Proving Ground before finishing at Belle Isle in Detroit.

The result was a masterclass in efficiency, where nearly every watt went straight into turning the wheels.

Kurt Kelty, GM’s VP of Battery, Propulsion, and Sustainability stated, “Getting this kind of range on a full charge doesn’t happen by accident. It takes deep integration across battery chemistry, drive unit efficiency, software and vehicle engineering, and that’s exactly what the team delivered.”

Now stack that next to Lucid’s earlier record. Their Grand Touring sedan managed 749 miles from St. Moritz to Munich, with alpine descents and aerodynamic hyper-miling helping stretch the range.

It was impressive, Guinness-certified, and a real feat for a luxury sedan, yet it suddenly feels modest when compared with what a full-size truck just accomplished.

Think about it for a moment. A heavy-duty truck covering triple its EPA-rated 493 miles, with nothing unusual hidden under the hood, is astounding. It demonstrates how far electric vehicle technology has progressed when design, battery chemistry, software, and human ingenuity work in harmony.

Chevrolet Silverado EV crushes range record with an unbelievable 1,059 mile drive. Engineers even used the record-run truck to power a 3D printer for their own trophy. — _{GM engineers standing beside a 3D printer holding a trophy, with the record-breaking 2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck in the background.}

While most drivers will never attempt this type of run, the data gathered from it gives engineers valuable insight to make everyday trucks more efficient, smarter, and better suited to real-world use.

And companies like Lucid are pushing the boundary on range with lux sedans. GM pushes with aggressive engineering in trucks. There’s a clear duel brewing. Sedans, pickups, and SUVs. All chasing that range crown.