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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