Rugged trucks have been a huge hit with consumers and Chevrolet’s ZR2 lineup is among the most popular. Now, the company is giving us a glimpse at what an electric version could look like.

Unveiled at the Mint 400 off-road race, the Silverado EV ZR2 race truck concept was developed in just five months and is built almost entirely out of production parts. Since it will be taking part in the event, the pickup has been equipped with a lifted suspension and Multimatic continuously adaptive dampers. These changes help to deliver more than 13 inches (330 mm) of wheel travel.

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The upgrades don’t end there as the concept has extended fender flares and unique wheels wrapped in 37-inch BF Goodrich KM3 mud-terrain tires. They’re joined by locking differentials, underbody protection, and an assortment of auxiliary lights. Rounding out the highlights are rock rails, red recovery hooks, and a ZR2-branded sport bar.

While the standard Silverado EV has a dual-motor all-wheel drive system producing up to 760 hp (567 kW / 771 PS) and 785 lb-ft (1,063 Nm) of torque, the concept is far more powerful. In fact, it features a tri-motor powertrain with a combined output of 1,100 hp (820 kW / 1,115 PS) and 11,500 lb-ft (15,574 Nm) of torque. Of course, it’s safe to assume the latter figure is more of an exercise in math than anything else.

According to Chevrolet Vice President Scott Bell, “There is no better proving ground to test the limits of our vehicles than competitive racing. The Silverado EV ZR2 race truck concept, which uses 98% GM production parts, showcases some of the best of Chevrolet to produce a beyond-capable pickup to tackle a challenging race of the Mint 400’s magnitude.”

While the ZR2 is simply a concept at this point, Chevrolet revealed the 2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss will arrive this summer. We’ll learn more in the coming weeks, but the truck features a factory-installed lift as well as 18-inch wheels wrapped in 35-inch all-terrain tires.

Chevrolet could do with a rival to the Ford Maverick, and these renderings provide us with a tantalizing look at how it might look. The company has yet to formally acknowledge work on a new small pickup, and according to reports from early last year, the project had been abandoned. However, in the automotive world, you can never say never, and were Chevy to launch a truck like this, it could have a winner on its hands.

These renderings were recently shared to the General Motors Design page on Instagram which frequently shares sketches and CAD creations made by GM designers. This one was brought to life by David Acosta who has worked as a creative designer for GM for the past eight years. Unlike the Maverick, which has a relatively plain and uninspired design, this truck actually looks quite imposing.

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Fitting for a pickup with the bowtie badge, this truck has a set of striking LED daytime running lights that give it plenty of presence. Connecting the headlights is a central black elements, while positioned lower down on the fascia is a blacked-out bumper. The lack of a traditional grille suggests this design could work particularly well for an EV that doesn’t have the same cooling requirements as a combustion-powered truck.

Elsewhere, the truck has a dual-cab design and has been rendered with curved and flat fender flares, both of which look excellent. It also sits on a set of large wheels and has been showcased with a large bed.

It would wise for GM to launch a new lifestyle-focused pickup truck akin to the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz. Not only could such a model be a strong seller, but Ram recently confirmed that it is getting into the small truck game and will begin building one in 2028.

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