Chevrolet · Full-size electric pickup
Chevrolet Silverado EV bed dimensions & sizes by year
Buying a tonneau cover and not sure it'll fit? Pick your model year to get the exact bed length of your Silverado EV in inches — plus the covers built for it. No guesswork, no wrong-size returns.
Find your bed size in 10 seconds
The Chevrolet Silverado EV has come in 1 bed length across 2024–2026:
Select your year above for the exact bed length that fits your truck.
Not sure which bed you have?
Two Silverado EVs from the same year can have different beds depending on cab. Don't trust the badge — measure it. It takes 30 seconds and saves a return.
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Close the tailgate.
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Put a tape measure on the bed floor against the bulkhead (the wall behind the cab).
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Measure straight back to the inside of the closed tailgate.
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Match that number to a bed length above — covers are sold by category (5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, 8 ft…), so round to the nearest one.
Silverado EV bed sizes & specs, year by year
Silverado EV · 1st gen
| Bed | Length | Inches | Cabs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 ft | 5'11" | 71" | Crew Cab | Covers → |
- Cab styles
- Crew Cab
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Max towing
- 12,500 lb
- Max payload
- 2,350 lb
- MSRP from
- $54,895 (launch)
Engines (2)
- Dual-motor AWD (WT) 510 hp · 615 lb-ft · Electric
- Dual-motor AWD (RST/Trail Boss) 664 hp · 780 lb-ft · Electric
Single fixed cargo box ~71 in (5'11") tailgate-up; this is what a tonneau fits. Multi-Flex Midgate (60:40 split) drops the rear bulkhead to extend the load floor to ~10'10" (130 in) through the cab. Crew Cab only; BT1 Ultium platform; sister to GMC Sierra EV. Trims: WT, RST, Trail Boss. Factory powered/hard tonneau on RST; aftermarket retractable/roll-up tonneaus fit the fixed 71-in box but block the Midgate pass-through when closed. Max tow up to 12,500 lb.
What fits in a Silverado EV bed
Bed length in inches only means something once you know what it swallows. Here's how the loads people actually haul line up against every Silverado EV bed on record.
| Load | Needs | 5.9 ft · 71" |
|---|---|---|
| 4×8 ft sheet of plywood or drywall | 96" | Won't fit |
| 8 ft 2×4s and trim lumber | 96" | Won't fit |
| Full-size dirt bike | 85" | Tailgate down |
| Adult mountain bike, wheels on | 70" | Fits, tailgate up |
| Two-person truck bed tent | 60" | Fits, tailgate up |
| Standard 48×40 in shipping pallet | 48" | Fits, tailgate up |
"Tailgate down" assumes the roughly 18 inches a dropped tailgate adds on a typical pickup — measure yours before you count on it, and strap anything that overhangs. Width is the other half of the answer: a 48-inch sheet only lies flat on the bed floor when the wheel wells are more than 48 inches apart, otherwise it rides on top of the arches. For cubic feet of mulch, soil or gravel, run your dimensions through the bed volume calculator.
Volume is one limit, weight is the other. Check your Silverado EV's real payload → · what it can actually tow →
More Silverado EV specs
Bed size is one number among several. These carry the rest of the reference data for this truck specifically.
Other trucks with a Silverado EV-size bed
Cross-shopping, or checking whether a cover you already own could move to another truck? These pickups come in a bed within two inches of a Silverado EV bed.
- Chevrolet Colorado
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Ford Ranger
- GMC Canyon
- GMC Sierra 1500
- GMC Sierra EV
- Tesla Cybertruck
Same length still isn't the same cover — rail height and bed-rail profile differ by truck. Confirm with the fitment checker before you buy or swap.
Tonneau covers that fit the Silverado EV
Not sure a cover will fit? Run the Silverado EV fitment checker → for your bed length, the cover types that fit, and any Silverado EV-specific gotchas.
Hands-on Silverado EV cover reviews are landing soon. In the meantime, browse vetted, correctly-sized options for your bed:
Silverado EV bed size — frequently asked
What bed sizes does the Chevrolet Silverado EV come in?
The Chevrolet Silverado EV has been offered with 1 bed length: 5.9 ft (71"). The exact bed on your truck depends on its model year and cab — choose your year above to see which covers fit.
How do I measure my Silverado EV bed length?
Measure the inside floor of the bed, from the bulkhead (the wall behind the cab) to the inside of the closed tailgate. Round to the nearest standard size — tonneau covers are sold by bed-length category (e.g. 5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, 8 ft), not the exact inch.
What bed size is the newest Silverado EV?
The current Silverado EV (2024–present) comes with 5.9 ft (71").
Will a tonneau cover from an older Silverado EV fit a newer one?
Not necessarily. Covers are matched to a specific generation and bed length, and both the bed length and the rail design can change between generations. Always match your exact model year and bed size before buying — the year-by-year table below shows where the Silverado EV changed.
Will a 4×8 sheet of plywood fit in a Silverado EV?
No. Even the longest Silverado EV bed (71") plus a dropped tailgate falls short of 96 inches, so an 8 ft sheet will overhang and needs a flag and proper tie-downs. Width matters too: a 48-inch sheet only lies flat on the floor if the gap between the wheel wells is wider than 48 inches — on mid-size trucks it rides on top of the wheel arches instead.
How much can a Silverado EV tow?
Properly equipped, the Silverado EV has been rated up to 12,500 lb across the generations on this page, with a maximum payload of about 2,350 lb. Those are best-case figures for a specific engine, cab and axle combination — your truck's door-jamb sticker and owner's manual are the numbers that count. Run them through the towing and payload calculators to see what's actually left for a trailer once passengers and gear are on board.
What cab configurations does the Silverado EV come in?
The Silverado EV has been offered as Crew Cab. Cab choice is what usually decides bed length — a bigger cab on the same wheelbase means a shorter bed, which is why two trucks from the same year can need different covers.
Does a tonneau cover on a Silverado EV improve gas mileage?
A little, and only at highway speed. Independent testing puts the gain on a typical pickup at roughly 1–2%, which is real but small — on most Silverado EV trucks that's a few dollars a tank, not a payback plan. Buy a cover for the dry, locked, secure bed; treat the mileage as a bonus.
