Chevrolet Silverado EV vs Ram 3500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Ram 3500
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 automatic |
| Engine type | electric | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard Range | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $53,200 | $49,340 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | — | $66,702 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $72,663 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $81,233 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 6 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado EVWork Truck Standard Range | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 15,490 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 2,350 lbs | 4,969 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 7,403 lbs | 6,071 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 145.7 in (best) | 140 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 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck Standard Range $53,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Tradesman $49,340 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LT Standard Range $61,100 MSRP | Tradesman $52,960 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck Extended Range $66,600 MSRP | Tradesman $53,160 MSRP |
| 4 | LT Extended Range $69,300 MSRP | Tradesman $52,270 MSRP |
| 5 | Trail Boss Extended Range $70,200 MSRP | Tradesman $55,890 MSRP |
| 6 | Work Truck Max Range $74,600 MSRP | Tradesman $56,090 MSRP |
| 7 | Trail Boss Max Range $86,800 MSRP | Big Horn $53,090 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Big Horn $56,710 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Big Horn $56,910 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Big Horn $56,020 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Big Horn $59,640 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Big Horn $59,840 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Lone Star $53,090 MSRP |
| 14 | — | Lone Star $56,710 MSRP |
| 15 | — | Lone Star $56,910 MSRP |
| 16 | — | Lone Star $56,020 MSRP |
| 17 | — | Lone Star $59,640 MSRP |
| 18 | — | Lone Star $59,840 MSRP |
| 19 | — | Laramie $64,795 MSRP |
| 20 | — | Laramie $64,995 MSRP |
| 21 | — | Laramie $67,725 MSRP |
| 22 | — | Laramie $67,925 MSRP |
| 23 | — | Laramie $81,735 MSRP |
| 24 | — | Limited $76,805 MSRP |
| 25 | — | Limited $77,095 MSRP |
| 26 | — | Limited $79,735 MSRP |
| 27 | — | Limited $80,025 MSRP |
| 28 | — | Limited $94,035 MSRP |
| 29 | — | Longhorn $76,805 MSRP |
| 30 | — | Longhorn $77,095 MSRP |
| 31 | — | Longhorn $79,735 MSRP |
| 32 | — | Longhorn $80,025 MSRP |
| 33 | — | Longhorn $94,035 MSRP |
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Chevrolet Silverado EV vs Ram 3500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2027 Ram 3500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV vs 2027 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: 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2027 Ram 3500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ram 3500 starts lower at $49,340. Live Ram 3500 listings start at $66,702.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ram 3500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (49,340).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (493).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV leads on horsepower in this comparison (725).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ram 3500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ram 3500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (24,080).