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Tesla Cybertruck vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The 2026 Cybertruck Premium AWD against the 2026 Silverado 1500 LT Crew Cab 4WD, through ten physics labs and every official rating we could find.

Last checked Oct 24, 2026. Every figure links to its source.

Open this matchup in the 3D lab

2026 Tesla Cybertruck2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The short answer

  • In the trims shown, the Silverado 1500 costs $29,145 less: $58,090 against $87,235 for the Cybertruck, destination included. PublishedTeslaPublishedGM Authority
  • NHTSA puts the Cybertruck’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 12.4% risk against 19.8% risk for the Silverado 1500. TestedNHTSATestedNHTSA
  • At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Cybertruck costs about $2,779 a year less to run: $1,172/yr against $3,951/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
  • The Cybertruck gets to 60 mph 2.2 s sooner: 3.9 s against 6.1 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver

At a glance

CybertruckSilverado 1500
Starting price, this trim$87,235PublishedTesla$58,090PublishedGM Authority
PowertrainInduction front motor and permanent-magnet rear motor (EPA lists 223- and 226-kW motors) · Dual motor AWD5.3 L pushrod V8 (L84), direct injection, Dynamic Fuel Management cylinder deactivation · Auto 4WD (single-speed Autotrac transfer case: Auto, 2H, 4H)
0–60 mph, tested or claimed3.9 sTestedCar and Driver6.1 sTestedCar and Driver
Braking 70–0 mph, tested187 ft (57.0 m)TestedCar and Driver186 ft (56.7 m)TestedCar and Driver
EPA combinedno data17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
EPA efficiency79 MPGePublishedEPAno data
EPA range325 mi (523 km)PublishedEPAno data
Large suitcases, packed0Simulatedfrom Teslano data
Bed length at the floor71.8 in (1.82 m)PublishedTesla69.9 in (1.78 m)PublishedC/D specs
Seats5Published6Published
Crash ratingsNHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick+NHTSA 4★ overall · IIHS crash tests M/P/A

Acceleration

The Cybertruck gets to 60 mph 2.2 s sooner: 3.9 s against 6.1 s.

CybertruckSilverado 1500
Power593 hp (442 kW)PublishedCar and Driver355 hp (265 kW)PublishedChevrolet
Torque525 lb-ft (712 Nm)PublishedCar and Driver383 lb-ft (519 Nm)PublishedChevrolet
0–60 mph, tested or claimed3.9 sTestedCar and Driver6.1 sTestedCar and Driver
0–60 mph, our simulation3.9 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver6.1 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
Passing, 50–70 mph3.6 sTestedCar and Driver4.2 sTestedCar and Driver
Quarter mile12.4 sTestedCar and Driver14.7 sTestedCar and Driver
Watch it in The Shove

Braking and stopping distance

No meaningful gap between the Cybertruck and the Silverado 1500 on what we can measure here.

CybertruckSilverado 1500
Braking 70–0 mph, tested187 ft (57.0 m)TestedCar and Driver186 ft (56.7 m)TestedCar and Driver
Braking 60–0 mph, tested126 ft (38.4 m)TestedMotorTrendno data
Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction378 ft (115.2 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver378 ft (115.4 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver
Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction290 ft (88.3 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver289 ft (88.0 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver
Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction148 ft (45.2 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver176 ft (53.6 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver
Watch it in The Stop

Rollover

NHTSA puts the Cybertruck’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 12.4% risk against 19.8% risk for the Silverado 1500.

CybertruckSilverado 1500
NHTSA rollover rating4★ · 12.4% riskTestedNHTSA4★ · 19.8% riskTestedNHTSA
Sideways slide that trips it into a roll13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA11 mph (18 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs
Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height)1.33Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA1.15Simulated, estimated inputs
Watch it in The Tipping Point

Efficiency and running costs

At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Cybertruck costs about $2,779 a year less to run: $1,172/yr against $3,951/yr.

CybertruckSilverado 1500
EPA combinedno data17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
EPA efficiency79 MPGePublishedEPAno data
EPA range325 mi (523 km)PublishedEPAno data
Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year$1,172/yrDerivedEPA$3,951/yrDerivedEPA
Steady 75 mph, our simulation45 kWh/100 mi (28.2 kWh/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom MotorTrend21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver
Drag coefficient0.34PublishedTechCrunch0.38PublishedChevrolet
Watch it in The Invisible Wall

Grip, snow and maneuvering

The Cybertruck rides higher: 10.1 in of ground clearance against 8.1 in.

CybertruckSilverado 1500
Skidpad grip, tested0.75 gTestedCar and Driver0.78 gTestedCar and Driver
Cornering grip, our simulation0.75 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver0.78 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
Pulling away on packed snow0.31 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver0.24 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
Turning circle43.5 ft (13.3 m)PublishedTesla46.3 ft (14.1 m)PublishedC/D specs
Ground clearance10.1 in (26 cm)PublishedTesla8.1 in (21 cm)PublishedC/D specs
TiresGoodyear Wrangler Territory RT LT285/65R20 123/120H (optional; Pirelli Scorpion ATR all-season standard) · LT285/65R20TestedCar and Driver255/70R17 all-season · 255/70R17PublishedC/D specs
Watch it in The Grip Budget

Space, luggage and fit

The Cybertruck carries 510 lb more payload: 2,500 lb against 1,990 lb.

CybertruckSilverado 1500
Seats5Published6Published
Large suitcases, packed0Simulatedfrom Teslano data
Carry-ons in the space left3Simulatedfrom Teslano data
Front trunk7.1 cu ft (201 L)PublishedTeslano data
Bed length at the floor71.8 in (1.82 m)PublishedTesla69.9 in (1.78 m)PublishedC/D specs
Payload2,500 lb (1,134 kg)PublishedTesla1,990 lb (903 kg)PublishedGM Authority
Towing11,000 lb (4,990 kg)PublishedTesla9,300 lb (4,218 kg)PublishedChevrolet
Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver+1.2 in (3 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs+0.3 in (1 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver+3.9 in (10 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs+2.9 in (7 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver+7.3 in (19 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs+6.3 in (16 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger+1.6 in (4 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs+1.5 in (4 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in+2.5 in (6 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs+6.4 in (16 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in−0.9 in head · −1.8 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs−1.0 in head · +2.1 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs
Front head room, published41.7 in (106 cm)PublishedTesla43.0 in (109 cm)PublishedC/D specs
Rear head room, published39.1 in (99 cm)PublishedTesla40.1 in (102 cm)PublishedC/D specs
Rear leg room, published40.9 in (104 cm)PublishedTesla43.4 in (110 cm)PublishedC/D specs
Watch it in Live In It

Cabin noise

At 70 mph the Silverado 1500 is quieter inside: 65 dBA against 68 dBA for the Cybertruck, a noticeable difference.

CybertruckSilverado 1500
Cabin sound at 70 mph68 dBAEstimateCar and Driver65 dBAEstimateCar and Driver
Watch it in The Quiet Test

Visibility

From the driver’s seat the Cybertruck’s hood hides the first 26 ft of road; the Silverado 1500’s hides 28 ft.

CybertruckSilverado 1500
Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver26 ft (7.8 m)Simulated28 ft (8.4 m)Simulated
Ground visible within 33 ft ahead32%Simulated40%Simulated
Watch it in Can You See Me?

Headlights and night stopping

IIHS rates the Cybertruck’s headlights Good and the Silverado 1500’s Poor.

CybertruckSilverado 1500
IIHS headlight ratingGoodTestedIIHSPoorTestedIIHS
Low beams, straight road (right edge)302 ft (92.1 m)TestedIIHS296 ft (90.1 m)TestedIIHS
Fastest you can stop inside the low beams65 mph (104 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS64 mph (103 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS
High beams, straight road (right edge)489 ft (149.0 m)TestedIIHS531 ft (162.0 m)TestedIIHS
Watch it in After Dark

Crash safety

In the IIHS moderate overlap front test the Cybertruck rates Good and the Silverado 1500 Poor.

CybertruckSilverado 1500
NHTSA overall5★TestedNHTSA4★TestedNHTSA
IIHS small overlap frontGoodTestedIIHSMarginalTestedIIHS
IIHS moderate overlap front (updated)GoodTestedIIHSPoorTestedIIHS
IIHS side (updated)GoodTestedIIHSAcceptableTestedIIHS
IIHS award2026 Top Safety Pick+PublishedIIHSno data
Curb weight6,638 lb (3,011 kg)TestedCar and Driver5,226 lb (2,370 kg)TestedCar and Driver
Watch it in The Impact

Where each one wins

Tesla Cybertruck

  • NHTSA puts the Cybertruck’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 12.4% risk against 19.8% risk for the Silverado 1500. TestedNHTSATestedNHTSA
  • At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Cybertruck costs about $2,779 a year less to run: $1,172/yr against $3,951/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
  • The Cybertruck gets to 60 mph 2.2 s sooner: 3.9 s against 6.1 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
  • The Cybertruck carries 510 lb more payload: 2,500 lb against 1,990 lb. PublishedTeslaPublishedGM Authority
  • The Cybertruck is rated to tow 1,700 lb more: 11,000 lb against 9,300 lb. PublishedTeslaPublishedChevrolet
  • IIHS rates the Cybertruck’s headlights Good and the Silverado 1500’s Poor. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
  • In the IIHS moderate overlap front test the Cybertruck rates Good and the Silverado 1500 Poor. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
  • In the IIHS small overlap front test the Cybertruck rates Good and the Silverado 1500 Marginal. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
  • The Cybertruck makes 238 hp more: 593 hp against 355 hp. PublishedCar and DriverPublishedChevrolet
  • The Cybertruck rides higher: 10.1 in of ground clearance against 8.1 in. PublishedTeslaPublishedC/D specs
  • On packed snow the Cybertruck can pull away at 0.31 g, against 0.24 g for the Silverado 1500. Simulatedfrom Car and DriverSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
  • Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 3.6 s in the Cybertruck and 4.2 s in the Silverado 1500. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
  • NHTSA gives the Cybertruck 5★ overall and the Silverado 1500 4★. TestedNHTSATestedNHTSA
  • The Cybertruck turns in a 2.8 ft tighter circle: 43.5 ft against 46.3 ft. PublishedTeslaPublishedC/D specs
  • In the IIHS side test the Cybertruck rates Good and the Silverado 1500 Acceptable. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
  • From the driver’s seat the Cybertruck’s hood hides the first 26 ft of road; the Silverado 1500’s hides 28 ft. Simulated
  • A 6-ft-4 driver has +1.2 in between head and headliner in the Cybertruck and +0.3 in in the Silverado 1500. Simulated, estimated inputs
  • It takes a 13 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the Cybertruck; the Silverado 1500 goes over at 11 mph. Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSASimulated, estimated inputs

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

  • In the trims shown, the Silverado 1500 costs $29,145 less: $58,090 against $87,235 for the Cybertruck, destination included. PublishedTeslaPublishedGM Authority
  • Behind a 5-ft-11 driver, a 5-ft-11 passenger gets +6.4 in of knee room in the Silverado 1500 and +2.5 in in the Cybertruck. Simulated, estimated inputs
  • At 70 mph the Silverado 1500 is quieter inside: 65 dBA against 68 dBA for the Cybertruck, a noticeable difference. EstimateCar and DriverEstimateCar and Driver
  • The Silverado 1500 seats 6; the Cybertruck seats 5. Published
  • The Silverado 1500 held 0.78 g on the skidpad against 0.75 g for the Cybertruck. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
  • Drivers see 40% of the ground within 33 ft of the Silverado 1500’s nose and 32% in the Cybertruck. Simulated

Weigh them by what matters to you in the lab’s verdict

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Sources

  1. Tesla: Cybertruck design studio (US prices: Premium AWD $84,990, Cyberbeast $99,990; wheel and tire options) (2026-10)
  2. GM Authority: 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 gets price increase (MSRP + destination by trim, configuration and engine) (2025-12)
  3. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Tesla Cybertruck PU/CC BEV AWD (VehicleId 22075) (2026-10)
  4. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab PU 4WD (VehicleId 21857) (2026-10)
  5. US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Tesla Cybertruck AWD ratings (id 50039) (2026-10)
  6. US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD 5.3 L with Sport Mode (id 49389) and Silverado 4WD ZR2 6.2 L (id 49386) ratings (2026-10)
  7. Car and Driver: Chevrolet Silverado EV vs. Tesla Cybertruck (tested 2024 Cybertruck AWD Foundation Series) (2024-09)
  8. Car and Driver: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V-8 Tested (RST 4WD Crew Cab) (2018-11)
  9. Tesla: Cybertruck Owner’s Manual (North America): dimensions, weights, cargo volumes (2026-10)
  10. Car and Driver (Chrome Data): 2026 Silverado 1500 LT Crew Cab short box 4WD specifications (dimensions, bed, brakes, tires) (2026-10)
  11. Chevrolet: 2026 Silverado 1500: engines, trims and starting prices (2026-10)
  12. MotorTrend: 2024 Tesla Cybertruck vs. Rivian R1T vs. Ford F-150 Lightning comparison (Cybertruck AWD Foundation Series) (2024-03)
  13. Car and Driver: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review (75-mph highway fuel economy of the 5.3 L V8) (2026-10)
  14. TechCrunch: Tesla Cybertruck delivery event: everything Elon revealed (0.335 drag coefficient) (2023-12)
  15. Chevrolet: 2019 Silverado 1500 catalog (0.38 drag coefficient, aerodynamics) (2026-10)
  16. Tesla: Cybertruck Owner’s Manual, software 2026.2.8 (motors, drive ratio, steering, brakes, suspension) (2026-10)
  17. GM Authority: Here are the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 payload capacities (GM table by cab, bed, drive and engine) (2026-03)
  18. Chevrolet: 2026 Silverado 1500 maximum trailering ratings (conventional and fifth-wheel, by cab, bed, drive and engine) (2026-10)
  19. Car and Driver: Tested: 2025 Tesla Cybertruck Long Range RWD (interior sound levels) (2025-10)
  20. Car and Driver: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2.7L Turbo Four Tested (RST 4WD Double Cab; 65 dBA at 70 mph) (2019-02)
  21. IIHS: 2026 Tesla Cybertruck crew cab pickup ratings (2026-10)
  22. IIHS: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab pickup ratings (2026-10)
  23. IIHS: IIHS pushes improvements in crash avoidance with 2026 awards (Mar 24, 2026) (2026-03)

Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.