Charge To The Parks Is Back! (Silverado EV Long Term Review Begins Now) - CleanTechnica

The article "Charge To The Parks Is Back! (Silverado EV Long Term Review Begins Now)" from CleanTechnica details the revival of the author’s ambitious project to visit national parks using all-electric vehicles. After previous attempts, including towing a trailer with a Bolt EUV and plans to build an electric Chevy Suburban that fell through due to complexity and cost, the project was delayed for nearly a year. Life events and caretaking responsibilities further postponed progress, but the author is now set to resume the journey in 2026 with a new 2025 Silverado EV LT Extended Range. The author chose the Silverado EV LT model with a 170 kWh battery pack, balancing affordability, towing capacity, and wheel size preferences. This battery capacity, while not the largest available, still surpasses competitors like Rivian and Ford’s electric trucks and is sufficient for most planned trips, including remote destinations with some reliance on RV park charging. The Silverado EV’s platform offers a unique middle ground between half-ton