The record-breaking achievement came behind the wheel of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range Work Truck, which went 1,059.2 miles on a full charge, breaking Lucid’s 749-mile record. This truck is rated by the EPA for a 493 mile range, so how was it able to more than double that figure?

The Silverado EV managed to more than double its EPA-rated range thanks to meticulous planning, good weather, and a host of hypermiling tricks.

Proving innovation in Detroit isn't dead, a team of General Motors engineers 'optimize absolutely everything' and achieve a new world record.