Chevrolet Previews Electric Silverado 4 Wheel Steering

One of the many great features of electric vehicles is the packaging advantage they offer over ICE powered vehicles. In this case, Chevrolet is taking advantage of the dual motor layout of the upcoming all-electric Silverado pickup truck to offer rear-wheel steering without eating into the cargo space in the bed. At low speeds, the rear wheels turn opposite the fronts to decrease a vehicles turning circle, allowing for better maneuverability in parking garages, and the like. At higher speeds, the rear wheels turn in the same direction as the fronts for greater stability when passing on the highway, etc. I am just so excited for the future of pickup trucks in the electric age!

Press Release:

DETROIT –Chevrolet today revealed the Silverado electric pickup will drive circles around the competition, and with the addition of available1 Four-Wheel Steer and 24-inch wheels, it will turn circles inside them, too. Four-Wheel Steer is a chassis feature that enables the vehicle to steer all four wheels, enabling increased agility and tighter turning radius at low speeds, improved handling and stability at higher speeds, as well as great trailering dynamics.

Designed as an EV from the ground up, the Silverado electric pickup harnesses the best of the Ultium Platform and Silverado’s proven capability. The fleet and retail versions of the electric Silverado will offer customers a variety of options and are expected to be in high demand2. Customers can receive the latest updates on the electric Silverado at https://www.chevrolet.com/electric/upcoming-all-electric-silverado and https://www.gmfleet.com/trucks/all-electric-chevrolet-silverado.