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Tesla Cybertruck vs Chevrolet Silverado
Two of the most cross-shopped electric cars, compared on EPA test data and verified prices. Updated October 2026.
2026 Tesla Cybertruck
2026 Chevrolet SilveradoSide by side
| 2026 Tesla Cybertruck | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $74,990 | $52,800 |
| EPA range | 335 mi | 493 mi |
| Efficiency | 78 MPGe | 68 MPGe |
| Battery (usable) | 123.0 kWh | 205.0 kWh |
| Max DC fast charging | 325 kW | 350 kW |
| DC charge per 100 mi | ~8 min | ~8 min |
| EPA fuel cost / year | $950 | $1,100 |
| Fuel cost / mile | $0.06 | $0.07 |
| 5-yr fuel savings | $7,250 | $6,500 |
| Body style | Truck | Truck |
What the numbers say
- 2026 Chevrolet Silverado goes farther: 493 vs 335 mi of EPA range.
- 2026 Chevrolet Silverado costs less up front: $22,190 less ($52,800 vs $74,990 starting MSRP).
- 2026 Tesla Cybertruck is more efficient: 78 vs 68 MPGe combined — cheaper miles every day you drive it.
- 2026 Tesla Cybertruck is cheaper to fuel: $950 vs $1,100 a year (EPA estimate).
Questions, answered
Which has more range, the Tesla Cybertruck or the Chevrolet Silverado?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado: 493 vs 335 miles of EPA range.
Which is cheaper, the Tesla Cybertruck or the Chevrolet Silverado?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado, starting at $52,800 MSRP before destination (vs $74,990). Prices verified by hand.
Which charges faster, the Tesla Cybertruck or the Chevrolet Silverado?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado, peaking at 350 kW DC (vs 325 kW). Real-world peaks vary with battery temperature.
Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025–2027. Prices are verified starting MSRP before destination. Charging figures are manufacturer ratings for the quickest trim.