Cool Cars with Chris: Car Talk, Driving Tips & Auto Life1 Joulu 2025

011 | I Rented a Silverado EV with 750HP — Here’s What Surprised Me

This week on Cool Cars with Chris, Courage is back from a business trip with something much more exciting than work updates — a test drive of the 750-horsepower Silverado EV RST.

From its whisper-quiet electric torque to the not-so-quiet charging bill, we dig into what it’s really like to live with a six-figure electric truck. Spoiler alert: $65 doesn’t get you a full charge, and range anxiety is still very real.

Plus, we go behind the scenes of YouTube content creation, why platform-specific content matters, and how captionsmight be the unsung hero of video growth.

🚗 What We Cover in This Episode:

Renting the Silverado EV RST on Turo
Real talk: charging costs, public stations, and range expectations
Comparing Super Cruise vs Tesla Autopilot
Why the fake engine noise might actually be genius
Courage’s take on YouTube vs Instagram content
Best practices for short-form video, captions & cross-posting
A closer look at EV vs gas cost comparisons
Ride quality, interior space, and what makes this truck unique
The question we all asked: Why didn’t they call it the Avalanche?

Is the Silverado EV worth over $100k?

🔧 Perfect For:

Truck lovers curious about EVs
Anyone shopping for or renting an electric vehicle
Content creators figuring out cross-platform strategies

Fans of behind-the-scenes YouTube workflow tips

Listeners who like their auto talk real, raw, and road-tested

00:00 – 🎙️ Intro & Courage’s Return

00:24 – 🚗 Renting the Silverado EV RST on Turo

01:00 – 📹 YouTube Content Strategy & Posting Cadence

03:00 – 📱 Instagram vs YouTube Shorts & TikTok Trends

06:00 – 💬 Importance of Captions in Short-Form Video

07:30 – 🛠️ Podcast Production Checklist & AI Help

08:00 – ✈️ Sacramento Trip & Airport Talk

11:20 – ❌ Charger EV Not Available – Here's Why

12:30 – 🛻 First Impressions of the Silverado EV

13:45 – 🔊 The Fake Engine Noise Debate

15:20 – ⚡ Power, Features & EV Truck Experience

18:20 – 🛣️ Long Drive Test: Sacramento to Oakland

21:30 – 🧠 Super Cruise vs Tesla Autopilot

22:00 – 🔋 Charging Experience with EVGo

24:00 – 💸 The Real Cost to Charge a Silverado EV

26:00 – ⛽ Gas vs EV: Cost Comparison Breakdown

29:00 – 😬 Range Anxiety is Real (Again)

32:00 – 📦 Storage, Frunk, and Backseat Setup

33:30 – 🧊 Why Didn’t Chevy Call it the Avalanche?

35:00 – 🤔 Final Verdict: Worth the Price?

36:00 – 🏕️ Towing, Ride Quality & Everyday Use

40:00 – 👁️ Super Cruise Eye Tracking & Safety

42:00 – 🏁 Final Thoughts on EV Trucks Today

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