Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Gets ‘Sidewinder’ Diagonal Driving System
Now this is an electric slide!
Chevrolet has made the surprise announcement that the 2025 Silverado EV RST will be equipped with a diagonal driving feature called Sidewinder.
It’s the same as the GMC Hummer EV’s Crab Walk Mode and uses the Silverado EV RST’s four-wheel steering system to turn the rear wheels in synch with the front wheels at up to a 10 degree angle.
It works at speeds of 20 mph or less and allows the vehicle to drive diagonally, which could be useful in some tight situations.
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The 2024 Silverado EV RST came standard with four-wheel steering that could only turn the rear wheels opposite the fronts to reduce its turning circle, and existing trucks will be updated with the Sidewinder capability through an over-the-air software update at no cost.
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The GMC Sierra EV pickup that’s similar to the Silverado EV already features Crab Walk Mode in its Denali Edition 1 trim.
The 2025 Silverado RST has also gained 20 miles of extra range for a total of 460 miles and the trim is now available in Extended Range and Max Range models that list for $89,395 and $97,895, with the Extended Range version rated at 390 miles per charge.
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A lower spec LT trim has also been added to the lineup an comes with an Extended Range pack with 408 miles of range starting at $75,195, but doesn’t have four-wheel steering or the Silverado EV’s Multi-Flex Midgate that can open to connect the bed with the cabin to fit long items.
The WT work truck is the lowest priced Silverado EV at $57,095 with a Standard Range pack that hasn’t been rated yet. Extended Range and Max Range WTs are listed at 422 miles and 492 miles with starting prices of $69,495 and $77,795
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