This achievement exceeded the world record of 749 miles (1200 km), which was previously set by Lucid this summer. The GM team tested the production Silverado EV Max Range WT on public roads near the GM test facility in Milford, Michigan.
The hardware and software of the Chevy Silverado EV remained in the form it came from the factory. Only the driving style had to be changed and minor adjustments to the settings were made without exceeding the guidelines of the model's owner's manual.
Drivers were advised to maintain an average speed of 20-25 miles per hour (32.2 - 40.2 km/h) and to minimize abrupt braking and acceleration.
- During most of the test, there were no passengers in the vehicle.
- The windshield wipers were set to the lowest acceptable position to reduce air resistance.
- The tires were inflated to the maximum allowable pressure to reduce rolling resistance.
- A spare tire was removed to reduce weight.
- The angles of the suspension were optimized.
- An additional trunk cover was installed to optimize airflow.
- The air conditioning was turned off during the drive.
- The test was conducted in the summer to determine the optimal ambient temperature in terms of battery efficiency.
After the record-breaking run, the participants connected a 3D printer to the electric Silverado and printed a small trophy in honor of their achievement.
Source: GM
