Chevrolet Silverado vs GMC Hummer EV
The Chevrolet Silverado is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 70 mpg combined versus 53 mpg for the GMC Hummer EV, a 17 mpg advantage and costs about $300 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Chevrolet Silverado leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Chevrolet Silverado
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 300 configurations
2024–2025
GMC Hummer EV
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 16 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Chevrolet Silverado | GMC Hummer EV |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 70 mpg ✓ | 53 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 78 mpg ✓ | 59 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 63 mpg ✓ | 48 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,100 ✓ | $1,400 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 383 g/mi | Not available |
| Engines offered | SIDI, w/ Sport and Off Road Mode, 3.0, SIDI; FFV | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1), Automatic 10-spd, Automatic 8-spd | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity, Regular, Diesel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2024–2025 |
| Configurations on record | 300 | 16 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Silverado vs Hummer EV: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Chevrolet Silverado or the GMC Hummer EV?
The Chevrolet Silverado is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 70 mpg combined versus 53 mpg for the GMC Hummer EV, a 17 mpg advantage and costs about $300 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Chevrolet Silverado runs about $1,100 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $1,400 for the GMC Hummer EV — a difference of roughly $300 per year.
What engines do the Silverado and Hummer EV offer?
Chevrolet Silverado: SIDI, w/ Sport and Off Road Mode, 3.0, SIDI; FFV. GMC Hummer EV: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Hummer EV as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, so they compete directly.
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