Chevrolet sets world record for EV range on single battery charge

General Motors has set a new world record for the longest distance traveled by an electric vehicle on a single charge, achieving 1,059.2 miles with a production-model 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV. This surpasses the previous record of 749 miles held by Lucid. Notably, the test was conducted using the base Work Truck trim, which has an official EPA range of 293 miles and a starting price of $54,895, rather than the top-tier Max Range trim rated at 493 miles. The achievement highlights the advanced state of GM’s EV technology and its potential beyond standard EPA estimates. To reach this record, the engineering team optimized every possible variable without altering the vehicle’s core hardware or software. They improved aerodynamics by adding a tonneau cover and lowering windshield wipers, minimized rolling resistance by inflating tires to maximum safe pressure, removed the spare tire to reduce weight, and performed specialized wheel alignment. The test was conducted on public roads under ideal summer temperatures, with