Chevrolet is readying deliveries of the Silverado EV RST, and the truck’s already impressive specs just got a boost. The automaker now states a range of 440 miles for the luxurious electric pickup, increasing the originally advertised 400-mile range. That makes it almost as robust as the more stripped-down 4WT (Work Truck) trim, which boasts a 450-mile driving range.

Chevy’s new range estimates give the Silverado EV an edge over all its competitors, including the Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and Tesla Cybertruck. The automaker’s numbers aren’t exaggerated, either, as recent tests by the media, including Zack Nelson from the YouTube channel JerryRigEverything, show that they’re conservative, if anything.

Though stout on specs, the new truck is far from cheap. The Silverado EV RST First Edition starts at a healthy $96,495 after a $1,995 destination charge, though that’s almost $10,000 less than Chevy originally advertised. It’s still a far cry from affordable, but it is more than the trucks' rivals’ starting prices.

Ford and Ram took a more traditional route with their electric trucks, opting to build vehicles that look and function similarly to their gas counterparts. The Silverado EV is a different animal, with a design reminiscent of the Chevy Avalanche pickup from several years ago. It’s still a capable truck with up to 10,000 pounds of towing capacity, but the look is radically different from the gas-powered Silverados we have today.

Chevy hasn’t shared many other details on the pickup, but we’ll learn more in the coming weeks as it nears its on-sale date. Cheaper versions will come later, though there’s no firm word on when other variants will hit the market.

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