Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive

American electric utes have moved very quickly from concept to reality. Right now, the Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive sits at the sharp end of that shift. It is one of the hottest, most capable and most feature packed full size electric pickups available, with the sort of long range and towing ability that actually makes sense for Australian distances and for the conditions we see across Africa and Asia.

Autogroup International is the only automotive manufacturer in the world converting the Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss, Ford F-150 Lightning and GMC Hummer EV SUV and SUT from left hand drive to right hand drive. For more than 30 years our group has been converting American vehicles, with over 5,000 vehicles completed, a team of more than 250 specialists and ISO 9001:2015 certification specifically for our conversion process. We are 100% Australian owned and bring this
new generation of American electric pickups to Australia, Africa, Asia and other right hand drive markets with full engineering integrity, ADR compliance and long term support.

Headline performance for real world use

The Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive is built on General Motors’ dedicated Ultium electric
truck platform rather than an adapted internal combustion chassis. That matters, because it gives
you a flat floor, huge battery capacity and a very rigid structure designed from day one as an electric
workhorse.
Based on current overseas specification, key performance highlights include:

• Dual electric motors with electronic all wheel drive
• Around 540 kW of power and approximately 1,050 Nm of torque in Trail Boss specification
• 0–100 km/h in roughly the mid 4 second range when set to maximum performance mode
• Extended Range battery delivering around 660 km of usable range in ideal conditions
• Max Range battery offering up to approximately 770 km of claimed driving range, depending
  on specification and conditions
• Up to 4.5 tonnes of towing capacity when properly configured
• Payload capacity in the order of 800–900 kg

For customers in Australia, and for clients in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya and across Asia, the story is simple. The right hand drive Silverado EV Trail Boss offers significantly more usable range than the current generation Ford F-150 Lightning, while still delivering serious towing, off road ability and full size truck practicality.

Battery technology, charging and range

At the heart of the Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive is GM’s Ultium battery system, a high voltage, high capacity architecture engineered specifically around electric trucks and SUVs.

Two main battery configurations are available on the Trail Boss:

• Extended Range battery
  o Around 660 km of driving range in ideal conditions
  o Suits buyers who want a balance between range, weight and cost
• Max Range battery
  o Up to approximately 770 km of driving range in ideal conditions
  o Best choice for long distance touring, heavy towing and regional work

Both packs support high output DC fast charging, with the vehicle capable of accepting up to around 350 kW on suitable DC chargers. In practical terms, that can add roughly 160–190 km of range in around ten minutes on a high capacity DC station when conditions are right.

An approximately 19.2 kW onboard AC charger allows efficient overnight charging at depots, mines, farms and homes set up with suitable three phase power, with the ability to add upwards of 60 km of range for every hour on charge.

Actual ADR-certified figures will be confirmed for each market, but the underlying message does not change. Compared with the Ford F-150 Lightning, the right hand drive Silverado EV Trail Boss offers substantially more battery capacity and range, which is exactly what you want in a country the size of Australia and across long African and Asian routes.

Trail Boss hardware for harsh conditions

The Trail Boss right hand drive badge is not just a decal pack. It brings a genuine off road hardware suite that is far better suited to Australian outback tracks, African gravel roads and rough rural conditions in Asia than a low slung, street focused EV.

Core Trail Boss hardware includes:

• Approximate 50 mm suspension lift over standard models
• Heavy duty coil suspension tuned for off road use
• Around 267 mm of ground clearance
• 18 inch alloy wheels with a beadlock-style design
• 35 inch Goodyear all terrain tyres for grip on dirt, sand and mud
• High clearance front bumper with red recovery hooks
• Robust underbody componentry to protect key systems

The result is a big right hand drive electric pickup that still feels confident on unsealed roads and
worksites, while remaining comfortable and quiet on the highway. Compared with the Ford F-150
Lightning, which currently does not offer a factory off road package of this type, the Silverado EV
Trail Boss right hand drive arrives set up from day one for serious mixed duty use.

Practicality, bed, midgate and towing

The Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive keeps the full size US pickup layout that Australian buyers expect: a big crew cab and a proper tub.

• Body and tub

Crew cab configuration with a generous rear seat and flat floor

Approximately 1.8 metre (six foot) tub

MultiFlex tailgate with an integrated step and available integrated speakers and lighting

Optional hard retractable tonneau cover for secure, weatherproof storage

• MultiFlex Midgate

Fold the rear seat and midgate to extend the load floor into the cabin

Carry items up to around 3.3 metres long with the tailgate closed when correctly configured

Ideal for ladders, timber, piping, motorcycles and recreation gear

• Frunk (front trunk)

Power operated front storage compartment where the engine would normally sit

Around 300 litres of sealed space, ideal for tools, charging cables and equipment you want
to keep dry and secure

• Towing and payload

Up to 4.5 tonnes towing capacity when properly configured

Large battery capacity and strong range help maintain usable distance when towing heavy
loads

Payload in the 800–900 kg range, providing real working capability

The Ford F-150 Lightning offers strong towing numbers on paper, but with a smaller battery it tends
to lose range more quickly when working hard. The Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive is better
placed to manage caravans, horse floats, boats and work trailers over longer distances in Australian
and African conditions.

Interior, technology and safety

Inside, the right hand drive Silverado EV Trail Boss is a modern full size truck with a strong
technology focus. It is designed as a place where you can spend long days on the road and still arrive
fresh.
Highlights from the current overseas specification include:

• Spacious crew cab cabin with a flat floor
• One of the largest rear seat areas in the segment, with around 1,090 mm of rear legroom
• Supportive front seats with power adjustment, heating and ventilation available
• Heated rear outboard seats on higher specifications
• Large 17.7 inch central colour touchscreen running a Google built-in operating system
• Built in navigation with EV routing to DC fast chargers
• Fully digital instrument cluster with clear EV-specific displays
• Available head-up display projecting key information into the driver’s line of sight
• Dual zone climate control with rear vents
• Multiple USB-C ports and a wireless phone charging pad

Two option bundles are particularly relevant to Autogroup International clients ordering a right hand
drive Silverado EV Trail Boss:

• Plus Package

Typically adds a group of comfort, convenience and driver assistance upgrades such as enhanced trailering technology, additional active safety features, audio enhancements and extra cabin appointments that would otherwise need to be optioned individually.

• Premium Package

Takes the specification further with features such as a panoramic glass roof, head-up display, digital rear view mirror, MultiFlex tailgate audio, higher grade interior materials and further technology upgrades, depending on the exact build.
When we source your Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive from North America, our team will guide you through these packages and help specify the right configuration for how you plan to use the vehicle, whether that is as a daily driver, company flagship or long distance touring rig.

Colours that suit every market

Chevrolet offers a strong colour palette for the Silverado EV Trail Boss in overseas markets, with up
to seven exterior colours available depending on specification. These include:

• Blue Smoke Metallic – sophisticated grey blue that suits the EV’s modern lines
• Habanero – bold orange red that stands out in any car park
• Black – classic gloss black for a stealth, premium look
• Summit White – clean solid white that works well in hot climates
• Slate Grey Metallic – contemporary charcoal grey that hides dust well
• Sterling Silver Metallic – bright metallic silver with a clean, technical feel
• Iridescent Pearl Tricoat – premium pearlescent white with extra depth and shine

Final colour availability for right hand drive Silverado EV Trail Boss builds for Australia, South Africa
and other markets will be confirmed at order time, but the overall visual impression is of a muscular,
modern electric pickup that looks every bit as serious as its diesel counterparts.

Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive vs Ford F-150 Lightning

One of the first questions we are asked is simple: why choose the Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive instead of the Ford F-150 Lightning right hand drive?

From an Autogroup International perspective, looking at Australia and our wider markets in Africa and Asia, several clear advantages stand out for the Silverado EV Trail Boss:

• Range and battery capacity

Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive: around 660–770 km of claimed range depending on
battery choice and conditions

Ford F-150 Lightning right hand drive: currently around 515 km of range in its longest range
configuration

In large countries and regions, the extra range translates directly into fewer charging stops
and more flexibility when towing or running loaded

• Off road package

Trail Boss right hand drive includes a factory engineered lift, off road suspension and 35 inch
all terrain tyres

Lightning right hand drive is currently focused more on on road ride and does not offer an
equivalent factory off road package

• Practical tub and midgate

Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive features the MultiFlex midgate and bed system that
allows long loads with the tailgate closed

Lightning retains a conventional tub layout without an equivalent midgate solution

• Dedicated EV architecture

Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive sits on a dedicated Ultium EV platform designed
from the ground up for battery packaging and high voltage systems

Lightning uses a modified internal combustion platform, which is clever but inherently a compromise in terms of future battery and packaging upgrades

Both are excellent trucks and both will continue to be part of our portfolio. Autogroup International supplies and supports the Ford F-150 Lightning right hand drive for clients who prefer the Ford brand. However, if you want the best balance of range, off road hardware, tub versatility and a clean
sheet EV platform, the Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive is currently the strongest
proposition.

Autogroup International engineering, right hand drive conversion and compliance

A vehicle like the Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive is extremely complex.
Converting it from left hand drive to right hand drive properly is not a quick steering relocation. It is a full automotive design, engineering and manufacturing programme, and that is where Autogroup International’s experience comes in.

Mirror image right hand drive conversion

• New dashboards, steering systems, pedal assemblies, HVAC ducts and wiring looms are
  engineered as mirror image components for right hand drive
• All key controls remain exactly where the right hand drive driver expects them to be
• Factory safety systems, driver assistance and EV functions are retained, tested and validated
  for right hand drive markets

Dedicated engineering team

• Mechanical, electrical, plastics and compliance engineers work together across Australia and
  our ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing facility in Sri Lanka
• 3D scanning, CAD design, 3D printing and in house moulding and fabrication ensure an OEM
  style fit and finish on every right hand drive vehicle

Safety, quality and compliance

• Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 specifically for the design and
  implementation of modifications to left hand drive vehicles to comply with the Australian
  Motor Vehicle Standards Act
• Every right hand drive vehicle passes through a documented 1,626 point quality control
  process from arrival to final sign off
• Full ADR compliance for Australia, with homologation support for South Africa (SANS), the
  United Kingdom and other right hand drive markets where required

EV specific care

• High voltage systems, battery packs, cooling circuits and charging hardware are not
  compromised by the right hand drive conversion
• Any new brackets, structures or components we introduce are designed to integrate cleanly
  around critical EV systems

Autogroup International is also the only company currently converting the Chevrolet Silverado EV, Ford F-150 Lightning and GMC Hummer EV SUV and SUT to right hand drive. That depth and breadth of EV truck experience matters for long term support, parts and future upgrades.