Chevy Silverado EV drives record-breaking 1,000 miles on a single charge with simple DIY tricks anyone can do
Published on Aug 06, 2025 at 4:21 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Aug 06, 2025 at 8:32 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A Chevy Silverado EV drove 1,000 miles on a single charge thanks to some pretty neat DIY tricks.
It was a one-off event, and it might be realistically difficult to replicate.
Even so, it is an impressive achievement.
But there’s one thing worth noting.
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The Chevy Silverado EV drove 1,000 miles thanks to DIY tricks anybody can do
According to official EPA figures, the Chevrolet Silverado EV has a range of ‘just’ 439 miles.
But group of GM engineers thought it could do better than that, and they decided to test whether it would be possible to get 1,000 miles out of this EV.
Around 40 GM engineers spent months putting together a plan, but some of the DIY tricks they used were relatively simple.
To be honest, most of these DIY ‘tricks’ are just something anybody can do.
For starters, they tried making the vehicle lighter by getting rid of whatever extra weight they could get rid of, for example the spare wheel.
After that, they inflated the tires to reduce friction and decided to stick to an average speed of 25mph.
They also tried testing the car during off-peak times to avoid traffic.
Traffic is bad for fuel consumption, because nothing hurts fuel economy worse than frequent braking and accelerating.
If you’re looking to get the most amount of miles out of your vehicle, constant (low) speed is your friend.
GM’s record – 1,079 miles – is unfortunately unofficial, as the official record remains in the hands of Lucid.
A while back, Lucid set a Guinness World Record when they drove 749 miles on a single charge.
The reason why this record will remain a one-off
Generally speaking, you could stretch your car range by driving very slowly, never using the A/C and carefully calculating your braking and accelerations points ahead.
In practice, it’d be a nightmare, not to mention boring.
These tests are always interesting because they show us that a 439-mile-range car could theoretically go 1,000 miles on a charge.
But in the real world, no one can be expected to drive 25mph everywhere all day.
Nothing would ever get done, would it?
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
