A closer look at Chevy's $105,000 electric truck and its expanding bed
Car companies are betting on a future full of
electric vehicles. One great way to sell Americans on the idea: Give them the
trucks they know and love, but without the gas.
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
And crosstown rival Chevrolet is following suit with its Silverado EV, which goes on sale next year.
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
Why buy a Silverado EV over an F-150 Lightning? The
Chevy’s extremely innovative bed is one fantastic reason.
The Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
I got an early look at the top-of-the-line, $105,000 Silverado RST and am here to show you around its ingenious and feature-packed bed.
The Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
The 5-foot-11-inch box is incredibly versatile and can expand by around four feet to accommodate bigger items like kayaks.
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
That’s thanks to a clever feature Chevy calls the MultiFlex Midgate. The modular wall between the cab and bed can be configured in a bunch of different ways.
The Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
You can fold down one section to slide in a long item without sacrificing all back-seat space.
The Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
You need to fold the middle and left seat, but someone can still sit in the right one.
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
For even wider cargo, you can collapse both panels.
The Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
But this configuration leaves nowhere for people to sit in the back seat.
The Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
Or you can collapse the entire MultiFlex Midgate, rear window and all, creating a humongous opening to the cab.
The Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
The midgate folds neatly onto the rear seatbacks.
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
With the midgate open, the Silverado EV provides just over nine feet of storage between the cab and tailgate.
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
Another feature — the MultiFlex Tailgate — increases usable storage space even more.
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
Flipping up a backstop lengthens the bed to 10 feet 10 inches. Owners can haul long boards without them sliding out of the bed.
The Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
The MultiFlex Tailgate is available on other
Chevy trucks. It looks like a regular tailgate, but packs extra capabilities.
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
It’s made up of two swinging pieces that can create a step when fully unfolded.
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
The Silverado EV’s bed is packed full of other features aimed at convincing Americans to consider an
electric truck.
The Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
Outlets on either side of the bed can provide 10.2 kilowatts of power. The truck can power tools on a job site or act as a backup generator in emergencies.
The Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
The truck will also have lights to illuminate the bed.
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
But this preproduction model just had stickers.
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
Steps built into the corners of the truck can help owners climb into the bed or reach inside.
The Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
There’s also a step in the middle of the bumper.
The Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
And if nearly 11 feet of bed space still isn’t enough, you can always chuck some stuff in the frunk.
The Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Tim Levin/Insider
