Car Pro Show host Jerry Reynolds is a big fan of the Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup. For 2026, it adds the popular off-road Trail Boss trim to the family. The trim was first introduced on the Silverado in 2019.
“Trail Boss has been one of the highest turning trims in our portfolio since we first launched it on the 2019 Silverado,” said Scott Bell, vice president, Chevrolet. “Adding Trail Boss to Silverado EV gives customers an option that builds on our strong truck pedigree, high electric range and off-road capability.”
2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss
So here's what the Trail Boss does for the Silverado EV. It gives it a 2-inch lift, good for a 24% higher ground clearance than the base trim. It also gets a uniquely tuned coil suspension with a hydraulic rebound control system. The Trail Boss version with the extended range battery pack offers a max towing of 12,500 pounds and 2,100 pounds of payload. It delivers up to 725 horsepower and 775 pound-feet of torque with the available Max Range battery pack.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss. Credit: Chevrolet.
A trim-exclusive Terrain mode, available at low speeds, offers additional control when maneuvering areas with uneven terrain. Compared to Normal mode, Terrain mode unlocks sharper 4-Wheel Steer, which Chevy says gives drivers better ability to control torque and traction at low speeds. Other non-exclusive drive modes include off-road mode and Sidewinder mode. Sidewinder, first introduced on RST trim vehicles, allows all four wheels to turn in the same direction and move the truck diagonally at low speeds.
The Silverado EV Trail Boss also features trim-exclusive design features that include
- High-angle approach front fascia
- Rugged 35-inch all-terrain tires with unique 18-inch wheels
- Exterior badging
- Unique interior
- Red front tow hooks
Auxiliary switches are easily accessible for accessory lights and more.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss. Credit: Chevrolet.
Silverado EV also offers Super Cruise enhancements, including integration with Google Maps that navigates to the correct lane for your chosen route with ease when on Super Cruise-capable roads.
And, newly-added hands-on functionality keeps you centered in your lane and adapts to the speed of the driver ahead, all while your hands remain on the steering wheel. Then, when you reach a Super Cruise-enabled road, the steering wheel lightbar turns green and hands-free driving will automatically engage for added comfort.
Adaptive Cruise control has also been upgraded so the driver can choose to automatically adjust speed to match posted speed limits. Super Cruise with towing is available on LT and Trail Boss.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss. Credit: Chevrolet.
The 2026 Silverado EV lineup offers Work Truck, LT and Trail Boss trims. Available customer-favorite features include:
- Up to 10.2kW of off-board power available on all trims
- Multi-Flex Midgate available on LT and Trail Boss
- WOW mode to unlock max horsepower and torque available on LT and Trail Boss
- 22-inch wheels available on WT and LT
- 17.7-inch-diagonal center infotainment screen paired with 11-inch-diagonal driver informational center standard on all trims, including Work Truck for the first time.
Silverado EV is available in nine exterior colors, including three new options: White Sands; Polar White Tricoat; and Magnus Gray Matte Metallic. The lineup starts with with an MSRP of $54,895.
If you missed Car Pro Show host Jerry Reynolds' 2025 Silverado EV review, you can grab it here.
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