The record-breaking achievement came behind the wheel of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range Work Truck, which went 1,059.2 miles on a full charge, breaking Lucid’s 749-mile record. This truck is rated by the EPA for a 493 mile range, so how was it able to more than double that figure?

Driving at low speeds with no air conditioning may not be ideal for most drivers, but the test showed just how far current EV batteries can be pushed in optimal conditions.

Finding the sweet spot in the sprawling GM EV truck universe takes us to the Trail Boss model, which makes a surprising amount of sense.