2026 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2026 Tesla Cybertruck
The Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 81 to 74.2, on safety, warranty, fuel & range. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on price.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 31 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, …
2026 Tesla Cybertruck
The 2026 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 …
2026 Tesla Cybertruck
Clear winThe Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 81 to 74.2, on safety, warranty, fuel & range. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on price.
| Category · weight | 2026 Tesla Cybertruckoverall 81 | 2026 Chevrolet Silveradooverall 74.2 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 49.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 94.2 | 90.4 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 93.3 | 36.6 | |||||||||||||||
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 | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 73.5 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 81 | 74.2 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Silverado: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Tesla Cybertruck: base trim Cybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD · Chevrolet Silverado: base trim WT 4WD. 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 2026 Tesla Cybertruck wins
- It lists 2 standard driver-assist features against 0.
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 134 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 82 against 62).
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado answers
- It starts $38,090 lower ($36,900 against $74,990 base MSRP).
- It goes 99 miles further on a charge (424 against 325 miles of EPA range).
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
9 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Chevrolet SilveradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $74,990 | $36,900 |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 10 in | — |
| Overall height | 70.6 in | — |
| Overall length | 224 in | — |
| Overall width | 86.6 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 117 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 117 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (minimum) | 6,537 lbs | — |
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
28 features · differences first, then sharedSafety2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Chevrolet SilveradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 8 exterior cameras | std | — |
| Full Self-Driving (Supervised) capable; Traffic-aware cruise control | std | — |
Infotainment8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Chevrolet SilveradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 2 wireless phone chargers | std | — |
| Cellular data, Wi-Fi, ultra-wide band and Bluetooth connectivity | std | — |
| 18.5" First-row QHD touchscreen (no rear touchscreen) | std | — |
| 3 USB-C ports | std | — |
| 7-speaker audio system | std | — |
| FM radio | std | — |
| Grok voice assistant | std | — |
| Wireless Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates (implied by Tesla platform) | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Chevrolet SilveradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Particulate filter; First-row touchscreen-adjust air vents; Second-row manual-adjust air vents | std | — |
Seating5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Chevrolet SilveradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| First-row power recline, power tilt, heated and ventilated seats | std | — |
| First-row power recline | std | — |
| Five-seat interior | std | — |
| Second-row fold-up seats | std | — |
| Textile cloth seating trim | std | — |
Interior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Chevrolet SilveradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Power-adjust and heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Center console with extended storage | std | — |
| Customizable wraparound ambient lighting | std | — |
Exterior4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Chevrolet SilveradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Power-folding and auto-dimming side-view mirrors | std | — |
| Auto high beams | std | — |
| Cross-car daytime running lights | std | — |
| Panoramic glass roof | std | — |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Chevrolet SilveradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| All-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Comfort, Standard, Custom, Off-Road (Beast mode on Cyberbeast) | std | — |
| Supercharging Max 325kW; Pay Per Use | std | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Chevrolet SilveradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Coil spring with dual valve adaptive damping | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Chevrolet SilveradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Towing Capacity: 7,500 lbs | 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
- minor Electrical System 25V699000 · 63,619 vehicles
Chevrolet Silverado
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 26V494000 · 11 vehicles
- critical Power Train 26V289000 · 66 vehicles
- high Wheels 26V496000 · 952 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
- minor Equipment 25V815000 · 3,408 vehicles
- minor Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 25V594000 · 1,191 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Chevrolet SilveradoWT 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74,990 (base trim) | $36,900 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $74,990 – $99,990 3 trims | $36,900 – $71,800 13 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | Cybertruck AWD | Silverado EV Ext Range WT |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 79 | 70 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $950 | $1,100 |
| EV range | 325 mi | 424 mi |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 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 2026 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?
The Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 81 to 74.2, on safety, warranty, fuel & range. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck scores 81 and the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 74.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado starts lower — $36,900 against $74,990, a gap of $38,090 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?
2026 Tesla Cybertruck: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2026 Chevrolet Silverado: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 6 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 2026 Tesla Cybertruck and the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?
Where the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck wins: it lists 2 standard driver-assist features against 0, has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 134 filed with NHTSA), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 82 against 62). Where the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado answers: it starts $38,090 lower ($36,900 against $74,990 base MSRP) and goes 99 miles further on a charge (424 against 325 miles of EPA range). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.