Chevrolet Silverado EV vs Ram 2500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Ram 2500
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard Range | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Work Truck Standard Range | Tradesman |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | electric | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard Range | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $53,200 | $47,375 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | — | $27,246 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $62,518 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $93,143 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 47 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard Range | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPGe | 68 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 286 mi (best) | — |
| Battery capacity | 119 kWh (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 13.3 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | — | 32 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard Range | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 510 hp (best) | 405 hp |
| Torque | 490 lb-ft (best) | 429 lb-ft |
| Engine size | — | 6.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | — | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard Range | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 3 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 10.8 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 8,500 lbs | 15,640 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 2,350 lbs | 3,935 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 7,403 lbs | 6,065 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 145.7 in (best) | 141 in |
| Length | 233.1 in (best) | 232 in |
| Width | 85.3 in (best) | 79 in |
| Height | 78.1 in (best) | 78 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard Range | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet Silverado EV | Ram 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck Standard Range $53,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Tradesman $47,375 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LT Standard Range $61,100 MSRP | Tradesman $50,995 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck Extended Range $66,600 MSRP | Tradesman $51,195 MSRP |
| 4 | LT Extended Range $69,300 MSRP | Tradesman $50,305 MSRP |
| 5 | Trail Boss Extended Range $70,200 MSRP | Tradesman $53,925 MSRP |
| 6 | Work Truck Max Range $74,600 MSRP | Tradesman $54,125 MSRP |
| 7 | Trail Boss Max Range $86,800 MSRP | Black Express $50,995 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Black Express $51,195 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Black Express $53,925 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Black Express $54,125 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Big Horn $51,125 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Big Horn $54,745 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Big Horn $54,945 MSRP |
| 14 | — | Big Horn $54,055 MSRP |
| 15 | — | Big Horn $57,675 MSRP |
| 16 | — | Big Horn $57,875 MSRP |
| 17 | — | Lone Star $51,125 MSRP |
| 18 | — | Lone Star $54,745 MSRP |
| 19 | — | Lone Star $54,945 MSRP |
| 20 | — | Lone Star $54,055 MSRP |
| 21 | — | Lone Star $57,675 MSRP |
| 22 | — | Lone Star $57,875 MSRP |
| 23 | — | Warlock $53,925 MSRP |
| 24 | — | Laramie $62,830 MSRP |
| 25 | — | Laramie $63,030 MSRP |
| 26 | — | Laramie $65,760 MSRP |
| 27 | — | Laramie $65,960 MSRP |
| 28 | — | Laramie $80,270 MSRP |
| 29 | — | Power Wagon Diesel $70,275 MSRP |
| 30 | — | Power Wagon Hemi $70,275 MSRP |
| 31 | — | Rebel $70,275 MSRP |
| 32 | — | Limited $74,840 MSRP |
| 33 | — | Limited $75,130 MSRP |
| 34 | — | Limited $77,770 MSRP |
| 35 | — | Limited $78,060 MSRP |
| 36 | — | Limited $92,570 MSRP |
| 37 | — | Longhorn $74,840 MSRP |
| 38 | — | Longhorn $75,130 MSRP |
| 39 | — | Longhorn $77,770 MSRP |
| 40 | — | Longhorn $78,060 MSRP |
| 41 | — | Longhorn $92,570 MSRP |
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Chevrolet Silverado EV vs Ram 2500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2027 Ram 2500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV vs 2027 Ram 2500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2027 Ram 2500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ram 2500 starts lower at $47,375. Live Ram 2500 listings start at $27,246.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2027 Ram 2500?
- The 2027 Ram 2500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (47,375).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2027 Ram 2500?
- The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (493).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2027 Ram 2500?
- The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV leads on horsepower in this comparison (725).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2027 Ram 2500?
- The 2027 Ram 2500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2027 Ram 2500?
- The 2027 Ram 2500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (15,810).