2026 Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss Joins The Off-Road Party

The Chevrolet Silverado EV lineup will expand this summer with the arrival of the Trail Boss, a rugged version of the full-size electric pickup featuring upgrades similar to those found on Trail Boss versions of the gas-powered Silverado and Colorado.

Base Trim Engine

Electric

Base Trim Transmission

Single Speed Automatic

Base Trim Drivetrain

Four-Wheel Drive

The Silverado EV Trail Boss will arrive as a 2026 model in the U.S. market, taking over for the performance-oriented RST version, which has been available since the Silverado EV’s 2024 launch. It’s priced from $72,095 with a 410-mile Extended battery, and from $88,695 with a 478-mile Max battery. The range figures are based on EPA estimates.

The WT (Work Truck) version, aimed at fleet customers, and mid-range LT carry over from last year, with their 2026 pricing starting at $54,895 and $62,995, respectively. Those prices are slightly lower than last year. All price figures include a $2,095 destination charge.

Ready To Hit The Trails

As its name suggests, the Trail Boss is designed with off-roading in mind, coming standard with a 2.0-inch lift kit, 35-inch all-terrain tires (on 18-inch wheels), and a high-angle approach front fascia. The coil suspension has also been tuned to handle rough terrain, and with all the upgrades, the ground clearance is about 24 percent higher compared to the base Silverado EV.

The Trail Boss also comes with an exclusive Terrain mode designed for slow crawling on rough terrain. According to Chevy, this mode gives the driver better control over torque and traction at low speeds. Other modes include a dedicated Off-Road mode as well as the Sidewinder mode, first introduced on the RST. This is essentially Chevy’s version of GMC’s CrabWalk, where all four wheels turn in the same direction, enabling the vehicle to move in a diagonal motion at low speeds – handy for navigating demanding trails or tricky parking situations.

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Chevy also fits the vehicle with auxiliary switches, which make installing accessories like additional driving lights or a winch easier. A front tow hook, finished in red, is standard, and like all Silverado EVs, a 10.2-kW power takeoff is also standard, which can come in handy at a campsite.

Power To Tow And Carry

The sole powertrain is a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup delivering up to 725 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque – enough for 12,500 pounds of towing and 2,111 pounds of payload. To help with large objects, the Trail Boss can be fitted with the Silverado EV’s available Multi-Flex Midgate.

The maximum power requires the available Max battery and is unlocked using the WOW mode. Chevy didn’t say how much power and torque are available with the Extended battery.

Other changes to the Silverado EV lineup for 2026 include new 22-inch wheels available on the WT and LT models. The WT also gains as standard the 11-inch digital gauge cluster and 17.7-inch infotainment screen already included on other models, as well as the new Trail Boss.

Improvements To Super Cruise

The Super Cruise automated driver-assist feature for highways has also been enhanced, now with the ability to automatically engage on suitable highways. It also offers automatic lane centering when the system isn’t engaged. Other enhancements include Google Maps integration, which enables the vehicle to move to the correct lane for the chosen route when using Super Cruise.

Adaptive Cruise Control has also been upgraded so the driver can choose to automatically adjust speed to match posted speed limits. For the LT and Trail Boss, Super Cruise can also be used while towing.

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Production of the Silverado EV is handled exclusively at General Motors’ Factory Zero plant near Detroit.