2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Custom: Douglaston Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The Silverado EV Custom
The 2026 Silverado EV Custom starts around $55,895 MSRP before the $2,595 destination charge and is the value entry point into the electric Silverado lineup. It's built on the same Work Truck foundation Chevrolet sells to fleet buyers, dressed up with the Custom Package: 22-inch machined-face aluminum wheels, black bowtie emblems, a 17.7-inch touchscreen, an 11-inch digital driver display, and a surround-view camera. It's rated 490 horsepower and 580 lb-ft of torque, comes with one battery pack (Standard Range), and, like every 2026 Silverado EV, has no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto — Chevrolet's Google built-in system runs the show instead.
A fleet truck's bones, a retail truck's finish
Custom has an interesting story behind the name. Through the 2025 model year, this configuration was simply the Work Truck, sold to both retail and fleet buyers. For 2026, Chevrolet split the two: the fleet-only version keeps the WT badge, and the retail version becomes Custom, built standard with what Chevrolet calls the Custom Package, appearance and convenience upgrades over the base commercial build. Underneath, it's the same platform, the same motors, the same 17.7-inch screen that Chevrolet originally reserved for higher trims. What you're buying is a work-capable truck with the rough commercial edges smoothed off, at the lowest price of admission into the Silverado EV lineup.
That lineage matters for a Douglaston buyer weighing this against LT. Custom doesn't chase comfort features the way LT does, there's no Multi-Flex Midgate or Tailgate confirmed on this trim, and it comes with only the Standard Range battery, no Extended or Max Range upgrade path. What you get instead is a genuinely capable electric truck at a meaningfully lower price, with 490 horsepower and 580 lb-ft of torque, plenty for daily driving, hauling from a hardware run on Northern Boulevard, or a commute that crosses into Nassau County.
What's actually standard
- 22-inch machined-face aluminum wheels with black bowtie emblems front and rear, part of the Custom Package that separates this from the plain fleet WT.
- 17.7-inch diagonal touchscreen running Google built-in, the same size screen Chevrolet used to reserve for pricier trims, now standard from the bottom of the lineup up.
- 11-inch digital driver display and a surround-view camera system for tighter Douglaston driveways and parking on Northern Boulevard.
- Dual-motor all-wheel drive, standard across every 2026 Silverado EV trim, rated 490 hp and 580 lb-ft on Custom specifically.
- CCS DC fast-charging port; a separate NACS adapter is required for Tesla Supercharger access (see the overview guide for the full charging picture).
Where Custom makes sense, and where it doesn't
Custom is the right call for a buyer who wants an electric Silverado without paying for range or comfort features they won't use. If most driving stays local, a run to Little Neck, a loop through Douglaston, an occasional trip across the Cross Island Parkway, the Standard Range battery's GM-estimated figure covers that with room to spare, and there's no reason to pay for Extended or Max Range capacity that mostly sits unused in the battery pack. It's also the trim to consider if the goal is closer to what a Work Truck buyer wants: a straightforward, capable truck without a long features list to pay for.
Where it doesn't fit: longer regular trips, whether that's visiting family further out on Long Island or making occasional highway runs where a bigger battery buys real peace of mind. Custom's single battery option means there's no upgrade path within the trim, you'd need to step up to LT for a bigger pack. And because this guide's research couldn't confirm the Multi-Flex bed features on Custom with full confidence, buyers who specifically want the fold-down Midgate and power tailgate functions should ask a sales consultant to verify what the specific truck on the lot includes before assuming it matches LT.
What East Hills customers say about buying here
Custom is Silverado EV's entry point, and the kind of straightforward, no-pressure buying process East Hills reviewers describe applies just as much to this trim as any other. Vic Junior wrote about buying a new truck at the store: "EP made the stressful process of buying a new truck super easy. He always responded quickly to my calls/texts even after his work hours. I would highly recommend this location to anyone!" And Scott Stange, who came back to finance a vehicle after an earlier purchase, put it plainly: "Came back and financed a new Silverado. Had another great experience. Highly recommend!" Both reviews describe the gas-Silverado buying process, but the same sales team and the same financing desk handle the electric lineup now on the lot.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Silverado EV Custom the same as the Work Truck?
Nearly. Custom is built on the same platform Chevrolet sells to fleet buyers as the Work Truck, with the Custom Package added as standard equipment for retail sale: 22-inch wheels, black bowties, and a finished appearance. The WT badge continues only for fleet and commercial orders.
How much horsepower does the Silverado EV Custom have?
490 horsepower and 580 lb-ft of torque from its dual electric motors, the lowest output figure in the 2026 Silverado EV lineup, though still standard all-wheel drive and plenty for daily driving and moderate hauling.
Can I get a bigger battery on the Custom trim?
Not currently. Custom is offered with the Standard Range battery pack only. Buyers who want the Extended Range or Max Range option need to step up to LT, which offers a choice of all three packs.
Does the Custom trim have the Multi-Flex bed?
This is one point East Hills recommends confirming directly: Chevrolet's Multi-Flex Midgate and Tailgate features appear to ship standard from LT up, and this guide could not confirm with full confidence whether Custom includes them. Ask a sales consultant to verify the exact configuration on the truck you're considering.
Is the Custom trim a good value?
For a buyer whose driving stays mostly local, yes. It carries the lowest MSRP in the lineup while still including the full-size 17.7-inch touchscreen and surround-view camera that Chevrolet used to reserve for higher trims, without paying for battery capacity or comfort features that go unused.
Next steps
Compare Custom against the LT and Trail Boss trims, review the full lineup on the overview guide, or head to the pricing & leasing guide to see what a Custom costs out the door in Douglaston with New York taxes and fees included.
MSRP excludes the $2,595 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, license fees, options, and dealer-installed accessories; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Horsepower, torque, and equipment figures are Chevrolet's published specifications for the Custom trim and may vary with options. Range and charging figures are GM-estimated pending official EPA certification for the 2026 model year. Equipment and feature availability can shift with production timing; confirm current specifications, including bed and tailgate features, with East Hills Chevrolet of Douglaston. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of East Hills Chevrolet of Douglaston and describe the dealership's general sales experience, not a specific Silverado EV purchase.