2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV 5WT (11 kW Charger)
Fuel Economy Overview
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV 5WT (11 kW Charger) achieves an EPA-estimated 70 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 77 MPG in the city and 63 MPG on the highway.
The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $1,100, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would spend $5,250 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.
Energy DNA
Green Scorecard
Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy
Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.
The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty
EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.
⚡ EV Climate Range Simulator
Extreme temperatures severely impact lithium-ion battery chemistry and require heavy HVAC usage. See how your range degrades in freezing winters or scorching summers.
EV / PHEV Intel
Range Anxiety Index: Moderate Anxiety
Strictly a commuter vehicle. Frequent charging required for longer trips.
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
Recall Intelligence
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV work trucks. The pedestrian alert sound system may not produce sound at a sufficient volume. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software in the body control module (BCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 22, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242483530.
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Looking for comprehensive historical data?
NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crash History) and broader generational safety trends are aggregated at the model level rather than by specific engine configurations. View the complete historical data profile for all Chevrolet Silverado EV 5WT (11 kW Charger) configurations.
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Fuel Cost Analysis
Based on 15,000 miles/year and current fuel prices.