General Motors has announced that its 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range Work Truck has set a new world record for the longest distance traveled on a single charge by a production electric vehicle. The full-size pickup truck completed 1,059.2 miles (1,704.6 km) during a controlled range test near GM’s Milford Proving Ground in Michigan.
Although the Silverado EV Max Work Truck is rated for an EPA-estimated range of 493 miles (793 km), GM engineers were able to more than double this figure through a series of driving and vehicle setup optimizations—without making any changes to the vehicle’s hardware or software.
“Getting this kind of range on a full charge doesn’t happen by accident,” said Kurt Kelty, GM’s Vice President of Battery, Propulsion, and Sustainability. “It takes deep integration across battery chemistry, drive unit efficiency, software and vehicle engineering – and that’s exactly what the team delivered. This achievement is a great example of how far our EV technology has come, and the kind of innovation we’re building on every day at GM.”
To achieve the record, engineers maintained speeds between 20 and 25 mph, minimized rapid acceleration and braking, and turned off climate controls. Additional measures included removing the spare tire, optimizing wheel alignment, using a tonneau cover to improve aerodynamics, and lowering the windshield wiper arms to reduce drag. The truck was driven in one-hour shifts on public roads by GM staff.
GM noted that at the selected speed, the Silverado EV used nearly all of its battery capacity to propel the vehicle forward, with minimal energy lost to auxiliary systems. “The team found the Silverado EV’s most efficient cruising speed to be 20–25 mph; a realistic pace for neighborhood or city driving in southeast Michigan,” the company said.
Following the test, the Silverado was recharged and used to power a 3D printer, which created a trophy to commemorate the achievement. The previous range record of 749 miles (1,205.4 km) was set by electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid earlier this year.