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Chevrolet Silverado EV vs Ram 3500

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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2026 Ram 3500

Overview

SpecChevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard RangeRam 3500Tradesman
Selected trimWork Truck Standard RangeTradesman
Body styleTruck (Crew Cab)Truck (Regular Cab)
Drivetrainfour wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeelectricregular unleaded
Transmission1-speed direct drive8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typeelectricgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard RangeRam 3500Tradesman
MSRP$52,800$46,570 (best)
Lowest listing price$42,999$14,500 (best)
Median listing price$57,423 (best)$71,649
Highest listing price$83,675 (best)$103,430
For sale now11305 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard RangeRam 3500Tradesman
Electric range286 mi (best)
Battery capacity119 kWh (best)
Fuel tank32 gal (best)

Performance

SpecChevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard RangeRam 3500Tradesman
Horsepower510 hp (best)405 hp
Torque490 lb-ft (best)429 lb-ft
Engine size6.4 L (best)
CylindersV8

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard RangeRam 3500Tradesman
Seating5 seats (best)3 seats
Doors4 (best)2
Cargo volume10.8 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity8,500 lbs (best)
Payload2,350 lbs (best)
Curb weight7,403 lbs (best)
Ground clearance11.2 in (best)
Wheelbase145.7 in (best)140 in
Length233.1 in (best)232 in
Width85.3 in (best)79.4 in
Height78.1 in (best)77.8 in

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard RangeRam 3500Tradesman
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)44

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.

TrimChevrolet Silverado EVRam 3500
1

Work Truck Standard Range

$52,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Tradesman

$46,570 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

LT Standard Range

$60,900 MSRP

Tradesman

$48,155 MSRP

3

Work Truck Extended Range

$66,200 MSRP

Tradesman

$50,190 MSRP

4

LT Extended Range

$69,100 MSRP

Tradesman

$50,390 MSRP

5

Trail Boss Extended Range

$70,000 MSRP

Tradesman

$51,775 MSRP

6

Work Truck Max Range

$74,200 MSRP

Tradesman

$51,975 MSRP

7

Trail Boss Max Range

$86,600 MSRP

Tradesman

$49,500 MSRP

8

LT Max Range

$89,200 MSRP

Tradesman

$51,085 MSRP

9

Tradesman

$53,120 MSRP

10

Tradesman

$53,320 MSRP

11

Tradesman

$54,705 MSRP

12

Tradesman

$54,905 MSRP

13

Big Horn

$49,895 MSRP

14

Big Horn

$51,905 MSRP

15

Big Horn

$53,515 MSRP

16

Big Horn

$53,715 MSRP

17

Big Horn

$55,525 MSRP

18

Big Horn

$55,725 MSRP

19

Big Horn

$52,825 MSRP

20

Big Horn

$54,835 MSRP

21

Big Horn

$56,445 MSRP

22

Big Horn

$56,645 MSRP

23

Big Horn

$58,455 MSRP

24

Big Horn

$58,655 MSRP

25

Lone Star

$49,895 MSRP

26

Lone Star

$51,905 MSRP

27

Lone Star

$53,515 MSRP

28

Lone Star

$53,715 MSRP

29

Lone Star

$55,525 MSRP

30

Lone Star

$55,725 MSRP

31

Lone Star

$52,825 MSRP

32

Lone Star

$54,835 MSRP

33

Lone Star

$56,445 MSRP

34

Lone Star

$56,645 MSRP

35

Lone Star

$58,455 MSRP

36

Lone Star

$58,655 MSRP

37

Laramie

$61,805 MSRP

38

Laramie

$62,005 MSRP

39

Laramie

$63,610 MSRP

40

Laramie

$63,810 MSRP

41

Laramie

$64,735 MSRP

42

Laramie

$64,935 MSRP

43

Laramie

$66,540 MSRP

44

Laramie

$66,740 MSRP

45

Laramie

$78,845 MSRP

46

Laramie

$81,050 MSRP

47

Limited

$74,820 MSRP

48

Limited

$75,020 MSRP

49

Limited

$75,620 MSRP

50

Limited

$75,910 MSRP

51

Limited

$77,750 MSRP

52

Limited

$77,950 MSRP

53

Limited

$78,550 MSRP

54

Limited

$78,840 MSRP

55

Limited

$91,860 MSRP

56

Limited

$93,350 MSRP

57

Limited Longhorn

$74,820 MSRP

58

Limited Longhorn

$75,020 MSRP

59

Limited Longhorn

$75,620 MSRP

60

Limited Longhorn

$75,910 MSRP

61

Limited Longhorn

$77,750 MSRP

62

Limited Longhorn

$77,950 MSRP

63

Limited Longhorn

$78,550 MSRP

64

Limited Longhorn

$78,840 MSRP

65

Limited Longhorn

$91,860 MSRP

66

Limited Longhorn

$93,350 MSRP

Live inventory

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Chevrolet Silverado EV vs Ram 3500 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2026 Ram 3500?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV vs 2026 Ram 3500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2026 Ram 3500?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Ram 3500 starts lower at $46,570. Live Chevrolet Silverado EV listings start at $42,999. Live Ram 3500 listings start at $14,500.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2026 Ram 3500?
The 2026 Ram 3500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (46,570).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2026 Ram 3500?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (493).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2026 Ram 3500?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV leads on horsepower in this comparison (760).
Which has better seats: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2026 Ram 3500?
The 2026 Ram 3500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2026 Ram 3500?
The 2026 Ram 3500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (36,720).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV vs 2026 Ram 3500?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Silverado EV (5/5 NHTSA overall).