2025 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2025 Tesla Cybertruck
The Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 93.7 to 77.6, on performance, safety, fuel & range.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 33 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, …
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
The 2025 Tesla Cybertruck is sold in the U.S. as an electric large pickup truck with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Cybertruck Long …
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
Clear winThe Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 93.7 to 77.6, on performance, safety, fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2025 Tesla Cybertruckoverall 93.7 | 2025 Chevrolet Silveradooverall 77.6 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 94.9 | 87.3 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 89.7 | 83.2 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 51.7 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 93.7 | 77.6 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Chevrolet Silverado: base trim Work Truck 2WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (26 against 122 filed with NHTSA).
- It makes 600 hp against 310.
- It costs $200 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($900 against $1,100).
Where the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado answers
- It goes 87 miles further on a charge (422 against 335 miles of EPA range).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 87 against 76).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
37 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Tesla Cybertruck | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,700 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 310 hp |
| Torque | — | 430 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 22 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.42 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | — | 75.7 in |
| Overall length | — | 211 in |
| Overall width | — | 81.1 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 127 in |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 43.1 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 44.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,500 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,410 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,800 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 2,260 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | — | Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | — | vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | P255/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 28.3 gal |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 66 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
6 features · differences first, then sharedSafety5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Brake Control | — | std |
| Cruise Control standard on Work Truck trim | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | — | std |
| Four-wheel disc with electro-hydraulic power assist and ABS | — | std |
| Vented front and rear DuralifeTM brake rotors | — | std |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPTesla Cybertruck
Top recalls
- critical Wheels 26V255000 · 173 vehicles
- high Structure 25V170000 · 46,096 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 25V699000 · 63,619 vehicles
Chevrolet Silverado
Top recalls
- high Air Bags 24V738000 · 25 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 24V937000 · 46 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Tesla Cybertruck | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | — 15 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | Cybertruck Long Range | Silverado EV 5WT (11 kW Charger) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 82 | 70 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $900 | $1,100 |
| EV range | 335 mi | 422 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado?
The Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 93.7 to 77.6, on performance, safety, fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck scores 93.7 and the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 77.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado?
2025 Tesla Cybertruck: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. 2025 Chevrolet Silverado: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck and the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado?
Where the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (26 against 122 filed with NHTSA), makes 600 hp against 310, and costs $200 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($900 against $1,100). Where the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado answers: it goes 87 miles further on a charge (422 against 335 miles of EPA range) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 87 against 76). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.