Compare a 2026 Silverado EV LT Extended Range and R1T Dual Large: range evidence, cargo flexibility, towing packages and purchase costs.
Research by Electric Truck Owners Editorial. Reviewed 2026-10-31.
Document research and original analysis. We have not road-tested these trucks. The selected model years and dated base prices are not current availability or used asking prices.
Investigate the Silverado EV when a full-size cargo arrangement, available pass-through equipment and documented towing configuration address your work or travel needs. Investigate the R1T when its own bed and gear-tunnel storage fit your activities better. Measure the regular load and parking space before using a headline battery or acceleration figure to choose.
This article pairs the 2026 Silverado EV LT Extended Range with the 2026 R1T Dual Large on 22-inch wheels. The first is a reviewed manufacturer trim definition; the second is an EPA configuration. The table does not make their equipment equivalent, and it does not represent the 2027 Silverado or Rivian trim structure now shown by the manufacturers.
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Fields unavailable for every selection are omitted; individual gaps are marked. Range cells show their rating basis. Maximum towing requires the stated equipment; it is not the rating of every vehicle in a trim. MSRP/list prices are dated U.S. base prices before destination, taxes, fees, options, and incentives; see each price’s publication date and notes.
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2026 Silverado EV · LT Extended Range2026 R1T · Dual Large (22in)
Selected model years and configurations. Every published numeric value links to its source.
Specification
2026 · ChevroletSilverado EVLT Extended RangeManufacturer trim
2026 · RivianR1TDual Large (22in)EPA configuration
Model year
2026
2026
DrivetrainDiffers
Dual-motor 4WD
4-Wheel Drive
Base MSRP / list price (USD)Differs
$69,100U.S. base MSRP · published May 2025Calculated from Chevrolet’s published $71,195 starting total less its stated $2,095 destination charge. Packages required for maximum capability cost extra. Excludes destination, taxes, title, registration, dealer/order fees, and optional equipment. Before incentives; this is a dated published price, not a live quote or availability claim.Source ↗
$79,990U.S. manufacturer vehicle price · September 2026The manufacturer example names a 2026 R1T Dual Large with 22-inch Sport Bright wheels, LA Silver paint, and Black Mountain interior. Other wheel/paint/interior choices can cost more. The expired lease promotion is not offered here and no lease bonus is deducted. Excludes destination, taxes, title, registration, dealer/order fees, and optional equipment. Before incentives; this is a dated published price, not a live quote or availability claim.Source ↗
645 hpManufacturer peak; Wide Open WattsPeak output is not continuous power. Available output depends on operating conditions.Source ↗
Not available
Maximum available towingDiffers
12,500 lbManufacturer maximum, without Premium PackageMaximum available when properly equipped, not the rating of every truck. Options, passengers, and cargo can reduce capacity; check the exact vehicle and owner manual.Source ↗
7,700 lbManufacturer maximum; weight-distributing hitch requiredRivian identifies Gen 2 R1T (2025+) with Dual motors and the Large battery at 7,700 lb. Without a weight-distributing hitch, the limit is 5,000 lb. Respect the individual vehicle, payload, hitch and tongue-weight limits; the 11,000 lb Max-battery rating does not apply.Source ↗
12 hoursEPA 240 V charge-time estimateTest configuration; not a universal home charging time.Source ↗
Source checked
2026-10-23
2026-10-29
Configuration notes and source details
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV · LT Extended Range
Range figures are the dated manufacturer publication, not a live inventory claim. GM-estimated figures are labeled separately from manufacturer-reported EPA estimates.
Premium Package towing ratings differ from these entries; use the linked trailering chart for that package.
This is an EPA configuration label, which may cover multiple retail trims. Wheel, tire, and equipment differences matter. A record does not confirm current retail availability.
The selected Silverado has a 410-mile manufacturer-reported EPA estimate; the R1T EPA record is rated at 329 miles. The larger rated reference may matter on a sparse route, but neither number predicts the distance with your trailer or winter load. Compare the same departure and reserve assumptions and identify compatible alternatives along the difficult leg.
The R1T record includes EPA wall-energy consumption, while an equivalent reviewed consumption value is absent for this exact Silverado trim. Do not turn that missing cell into a fuel-cost win for either truck. Use explicit consumption assumptions in the cost calculator, then replace them with comparable measurements for the driving you actually do.
Cargo and towing: verify options before pricing
Chevrolet’s 2026 trailering chart distinguishes the LT Extended Range with and without the Premium Package. The selected maximum belongs to the configuration without that package. If you change equipment to obtain the cargo features you want, recheck the associated rating instead of keeping the largest number from a different build.
Rivian’s Gen 2 towing table assigns 7,700 lb to Dual Large with a weight-distributing hitch; without it, the limit is 5,000 lb. Do not substitute the Max-battery rating. Compare the actual Silverado build against those conditions, then check loading labels, passengers and tongue weight. Cargo storage and towing suitability remain separate requirements.
Use real quotes to decide the shortlist
The Silverado’s dated base-price record and the R1T’s dated vehicle-price example come from different publications and exclude destination and other stated charges. They explain the selected examples, not today’s transaction gap. Quote each truck with the equipment needed for your load, plus insurance, charging installation and replacement tires.
Inspect cargo access with passengers aboard and confirm usable charging locations, especially if you tow. Then use the buying guides and exact-configuration builder to identify what remains unknown. Choose between real, supported candidates using your purchase and ownership scenario; this document comparison is not evidence of a controlled road test or a claim that one brand is universally better.
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