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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV vs. 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Comparison

See how the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid performed in our rigorous, independent road tests. Our experts evaluate hundreds of vehicles annually at our 327-acre testing facility, putting each model through over 50 data-driven assessments—including braking, emergency handling, fuel economy, and cabin noise. Review our side-by-side comparison of tested specifications, real-world fuel efficiency, and crash-test safety ratings to see which is the best for reliability, performance, and more.

Comparing 2 Models

Silverado EV 2026

Electric pickup trucks

2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV

$52,800 - $96,100

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RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid 2026

$41,500 - $48,500

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About
About
The Silverado EV pickup truck, and its twin, the GMC Sierra EV, are built on GM's EV-specific Ultium platform, sharing a lot in common with the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ. The 2024 RST model we tested is quick and quiet (other than excess...
 
The redesigned Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid is one of two offerings from the redesigned RAV4. There is no regular four-cylinder engine. The plug-in hybrid powertrain gained 22 horsepower for 2026, raising its combined output to 324 hp. All-wheel drive ...
Highs
Highs
Green Checkmark Icon Quick acceleration
Green Checkmark Icon Long driving range
Green Checkmark Icon Relatively speedy charging
Green Checkmark Icon Foldable partition between cab and bed
Green Checkmark Icon GM’s excellent Super Cruise active driving assistance is available
 

NA

Lows
Lows
Red 'X' Icon Long stopping distances
Red 'X' Icon No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay compatibility
Red 'X' Icon Excessive wind noise
Red 'X' Icon Some unintuitive controls
 

NA

Road Test Score
Road Test Score
/ 100
 
NA
Reliability
Reliability
/ 100
 
NA
Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
 
/ 100

Overview

Body Styles
Body Styles

crew cab

 

4-door SUV

Trim Lines
Trim Lines

Trail Boss, WT, LT

 

Woodland, XSE, GR Sport, SE

Base Price Range
Base Price Range

$52,800 - $96,100

 

$41,500 - $48,500

Drive Wheels
Drive Wheels

4WD

 

AWD

Seating Capacity
Seating Capacity

2 Front, 3 Rear

 

2 Front, 3 Rear

Engines/Motors
Engines/Motors

electric (645 hp); electric (760 hp); electric (725 hp); electric (510 hp)

 

2.5-liter 4 plugin hybrid (324 hp)

Transmissions Available
Transmissions Available

1-speed Direct

 

CVT

Performance

Comfort & Convenience

Fuel Economy & Range

Vehicle Safety

Specification

Warranty

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PERFORMANCE TESTING

6

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