New Chevy EV shocks everyone in its range test, showing electric trucks can really go the distance

Electric trucks just set a new benchmark for what’s possible on the open road, all thanks to the new 2026 Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss.

In a recent range test, the off-road-ready pickup stunned drivers by traveling 454 miles at a steady 70 miles per hour before running out of power.

That’s just 24 miles short of its official 478-mile EPA estimate, which is an impressive feat for a lifted truck riding on massive 35-inch tires.

It’s the latest sign that the future of long-haul, all-electric adventure is closer than many expected.

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The truck refused to die even when it hit 0 percent

The test, conducted by Out of Spec Testing, took place over a seven-hour highway drive to evaluate real-world performance.

The 2026 Chevy Silverado EV began the journey with a full 205-kilowatt-hour battery and maintained consistent highway speeds throughout.

At the halfway point of 211 miles, the Silverado’s battery hit 50 percent, with an efficiency rating of 2.1 miles per kilowatt-hour.

Even as the battery level dropped to 25 percent, the EV still managed a solid two miles per kilowatt-hour, proving its energy management system could hold up under demanding conditions.

Most impressively, when the range estimator dropped to 0 percent, the Silverado didn’t immediately quit.

Despite the driver’s best efforts, missing multiple highway exits and taking unnecessary turns, the truck refused to die.

Instead, it kept on going, even hitting 70mph for another 50 miles or so, before finally losing power.

This is a pretty neat safety buffer that could make a real difference for drivers facing unexpected detours or hard-to-find chargers.

Electric trucks are getting more reliable

That kind of endurance could reshape perceptions of EV practicality, especially among truck buyers who prioritize capability and reliability.

Fewer charging stops mean more efficient road trips and less downtime.

Your road trips could even be cheaper, because a recent study revealed that only using public EV chargers is still cheaper than paying for gas.

Whether you like it or not, it seems like electric trucks are here to stay.

And the latest range test involving the 2026 Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss seems to indicate that electric trucks aren’t just for short commutes anymore.

Instead, they’re ready for the long haul.

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