Electric vehicles (EVs) are available from nearly every mainstream manufacturer now, but that doesn’t mean love for them in the car-buying public is as widespread. Some people just downright hate them. The good news is that nobody is required to buy an EV, but those who want one can choose to have electricity power their next economy car, performance vehicle, or even off-road truck, such as the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado, which will be available for the first time with the Trail Boss package.
First launched on the 2019 Silverado, the Trail Boss off-road trim was eventually expanded to the Colorado mid-size truck. In addition to a two-inch lift (which boosts ground clearance by 24 percent to 10 inches), the Silverado EV version of the Trail Boss treatment consists of red front tow hooks, a front fascia that contributes to a 31.6-degree approach angle, Trail Boss badging, and trim-specific 18-inch wheels with 285/75 35-inch all-terrain tires. There are nine color options, including three new ones: White Sands, Polar White Tricoat, and Magnus Gray Matte Metallic.
Chevy didn’t release pictures of the “unique interior,” but it did disclose that it’ll have auxiliary switches and be available with upgraded adaptive cruise control that can automatically set the speed to posted speed limits. An enhanced version of Super Cruise is also available. While the driver has his or her hands on the wheel, the system keeps the Silverado EV in its lane and adapts to the speed of the vehicle ahead; once the truck reaches a Super Cruise-compatible road, the feature’s hands-free driving technology takes over, using new Google Maps integration to navigate to the correct lane for the chosen route.
Off-road, a special Terrain mode engages 4-Wheel Steer to provide better torque application and traction control at low speeds, such as those used on difficult inclines. The Sidewinder feature turns all four wheels in the same direction, enabling the Silverado EV to move diagonally.
Prices for the 2026 Silverado EV start at $54,895 for the base Work Truck model with the standard battery pack that’s capable of 286 miles of range. The RST launch trim has been discontinued, leaving LT and Trail Boss as the two other grades. No matter which one you choose, the Silverado EV comes standard with Dual Motor 4WD, an 11-inch digital gauge cluster, and a 17.7-inch infotainment system screen. The Trail Boss can only be ordered with the Extended or Max battery pack. The Extended power source generates 625 horsepower, 775 lb-ft of torque, and 410 miles of range at an MSRP of $72,095. It also enables the Silverado EV to haul up to 2,100 pounds of payload and tow as much as 12,500 pounds.
Opting for the Max battery pack gets you 725 horsepower, the same amount of grunt as the Extended, and 478 miles of range for an $88,695 starting price. The most potent battery also has the fastest charging speed of 350 kW, which can add 100 miles of range in 10 minutes when the Silverado EV is plugged into a DC fast charger.
Expect to see the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss in dealerships this summer—and silently off-roading sometime later this summer.
