Chevrolet Silverado EV vs Ram 3500

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

Vehicles

2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV

Trim

Full research

2026 Ram 3500

Trim

Full research Shop inventory

Overview

Spec	Chevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard Range	Ram 3500Tradesman
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 shiftable automatic
Engine type	electric	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Chevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard Range	Ram 3500Tradesman
MSRP	$52,800	$46,570 (best)
Lowest listing price	—	$70,195 (best)
Median listing price	—	$73,595 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$91,130 (best)
For sale now	0	15 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Chevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard Range	Ram 3500Tradesman
Electric range	286 mi (best)	—
Battery capacity	119 kWh (best)	—
Fuel tank	—	32 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Chevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard Range	Ram 3500Tradesman
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 3500Tradesman
Seating	5 seats (best)	3 seats
Doors	4 (best)	2
Cargo volume	10.8 cu ft (best)	—
Towing capacity	8,500 lbs (best)	—
Payload	2,350 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	7,403 lbs (best)	—
Ground clearance	—	11.2 in (best)
Wheelbase	145.7 in (best)	140 in
Length	233.1 in (best)	232 in
Width	85.3 in (best)	79.4 in
Height	78.1 in (best)	77.8 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Chevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard Range	Ram 3500Tradesman
NHTSA overall	5 / 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 pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	4

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 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 $50,190 MSRP
3	Work Truck Extended Range $66,200 MSRP	Tradesman $50,390 MSRP
4	LT Extended Range $69,100 MSRP	Tradesman $49,500 MSRP
5	Trail Boss Extended Range $70,000 MSRP	Tradesman $53,120 MSRP
6	Work Truck Max Range $74,200 MSRP	Tradesman $53,320 MSRP
7	Trail Boss Max Range $86,600 MSRP	Big Horn $49,895 MSRP
8	LT Max Range $89,200 MSRP	Big Horn $53,515 MSRP
9	—	Big Horn $53,715 MSRP
10	—	Big Horn $52,825 MSRP
11	—	Big Horn $56,445 MSRP
12	—	Big Horn $56,645 MSRP
13	—	Lone Star $49,895 MSRP
14	—	Lone Star $53,515 MSRP
15	—	Lone Star $53,715 MSRP
16	—	Lone Star $52,825 MSRP
17	—	Lone Star $56,445 MSRP
18	—	Lone Star $56,645 MSRP
19	—	Laramie $61,805 MSRP
20	—	Laramie $62,005 MSRP
21	—	Laramie $64,735 MSRP
22	—	Laramie $64,935 MSRP
23	—	Laramie $78,845 MSRP
24	—	Limited $74,820 MSRP
25	—	Limited $75,020 MSRP
26	—	Limited $77,750 MSRP
27	—	Limited $77,950 MSRP
28	—	Limited $91,860 MSRP
29	—	Limited Longhorn $74,820 MSRP
30	—	Limited Longhorn $75,020 MSRP
31	—	Limited Longhorn $77,750 MSRP
32	—	Limited Longhorn $77,950 MSRP
33	—	Limited Longhorn $91,860 MSRP