Real-World RV Towing With The Silverado EV - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica details a real-world towing experience with the Chevrolet Silverado EV, focusing on the practical considerations and performance of towing a medium-sized travel trailer. The author emphasizes that towing with an electric vehicle (EV) requires careful preparation beyond simply hooking up the trailer, including ensuring proper hitch setup to manage trailer "squat" and verifying weight distribution. Without the Silverado EV’s optional self-leveling air suspension, the author measured the necessary hitch drop and found a standard 2-inch drop was sufficient. Weighing the loaded trailer and truck at a CAT scale confirmed that all weights were within the vehicle’s safety limits, aided by the EV’s heavy, low-mounted battery pack that maintained good traction and stability. In real-world testing on a 130-mile round trip in New Mexico, the Silverado EV demonstrated excellent stability and towing capability. The truck’s substantial weight relative to the trailer and low center of gravity contributed to a smooth, stable ride, even when passing large semi-trucks or climbing