Chevrolet Silverado EV LT 2026 vs Porsche 718 EV

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thumb image Chevrolet Silverado EV LT 2026 US$ 78,000
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thumb image Porsche 718 EV US$ 80,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Chevrolet Porsche
Model Silverado EV LT 2026 718 EV (Electric Boxster/Cayman successor)
Vehicle Type Electric Electric Sports Car
Trims WT, RST (First Edition), RST (Standard), Trail Boss, LT, LTZ To be announced (likely Carrera-style trims)
Release Date October 2025 Expected 2025
Status Coming Soon Upcoming (prototype stage, production planned)
Made In Factory Zero (Detroit-Hamtramck), Michigan, USA Germany
Body Type Crew Cab 2-Door Coupe / Convertible
Vehicle Warranty 3 years/36,000 miles Estimated 4 years / 50,000 miles
Colors Glacier Blue Metallic, Radiant Red Tintcoat, Sterling Gray Metallic, Summit White, and Black Multiple Porsche custom colors (exact options TBD)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Permanent Magnet AC Motor Dual Electric Motors (AWD expected, RWD base model possible)
Horsepower 510 hp 450–500 hp (est.)
Torque 785 lb-ft 450 lb-ft (est.)
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds 0–60 mph in ~3.5 seconds (est.)
Top Speed 110 mph 155 mph (est.)
Range 400 miles 250–300 miles (WLTP est.)
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive (AWD) RWD / AWD (depending on trim)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Ultium (Li-ion, Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese) Lithium-Ion
Battery Capacity 200 kWh 80 kWh (est.)
Power Consumption 50–52 MPGe 20–22 kWh/100 km (est.)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 8 years / 100,000 miles (expected)
Home Charging Speed 10–12 hrs (0–100%) 11 kW AC
Supercharging Speed 270 kW (Porsche/Taycan-level charging)
DC Fast Charging Speed Up to 350 kW (10–80% in 30–40 mins) 5–80% in ~25 minutes
Miles of Range added Per Hour 25–30 mi/hr 35 miles (AC), ~200 miles in 15 minutes
Charging Time 12–14 hrs 8–9 hours (AC full), ~25 min (DC fast 5–80%)
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (Tesla NACS adapter included starting 2025) CCS (Europe), NACS (USA in future)
Home Charging Options Included: 11.5 kW AC charger - Optional: 19.2 kW L2 (with upgraded home wiring) Porsche Mobile Charger Connect, Wall Charger
Onboard Charger Power Standard: 11.5 kW (48A) Optional: 19.2 kW (80A, requires 100A circuit) 11–22 kW (likely option dependent)

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 233.1 inches 175 in (est.)
Width 81.1 inches 72 in (est.)
Height 76.7 inches 51 in (est.)
Wheelbase 145.7 inches 101 in (est.)
Ground Clearance 8.9 inches 4.5 in (est.)
Cargo Space 66 cu-ft (frunk + bed) Front trunk + small rear trunk (~9–10 cu ft total est.)
Curb Weight 7,800 lbs 3,800–4,000 lbs (heavier than gas 718 due to battery)
No. of Doors 4 Doors 2
Seating Capacity 5 Seater 2

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Aluminum Alloy Alloy Wheels
Wheel Size 20x8.5 inches 19" / 20" / 21" (options expected)
Front Tire 275/60R20 245/35 R20 (est.)
Rear Tire 275/60R20 305/30 R20 (est.)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering 4-Wheel Steering system Electric Power Steering (variable ratio)
Transmission Single-Speed EV Single-Speed Direct Drive
Turning Radius 44.3 ft 10.5 m
Gear Box Fixed 9.05:1 ratio 1-Speed Automatic (EV standard)
Front Suspension Double Wishbone Adaptive double wishbone (est.)
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-link adaptive (est.)

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Yes No (Porsche focuses on driver involvement, but ADAS features included)
Navigation System Yes Yes (Porsche Communication Management - PCM)
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Yes Dual-Zone Automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Optional
Panoramic Sunroof Optional Not available (convertible option for Boxster EV)
Apple Car Play Yes Yes (wireless)
Android Auto Yes Yes
Touchscreen 17 inches 10.9-inch center display + digital cluster
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 10 Speakers 10-speaker standard, 12-speaker Bose, or 16-speaker Burmester

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic Disc BrakesYes
Front Brakes Ventilated Discs Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Solid Discs Ventilated Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 10 Airbags 6
Rear Seat Belt Yes No (2-seater)
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes 360-degree camera system
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No No (sports car focus)
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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