Chevrolet Silverado EV ZR2 Concept Set To Compete At Mint 400 Off-Road Race

Chevrolet has introduced the Silverado EV ZR2 off-road race truck concept, which will participate in the Mint 400 off-road race. The electric race truck, driven by Chad Hall, will compete in the Open Production EV class as part of the Hall Racing team. Chevrolet aims to test the truck's performance and durability in real-world racing conditions.

Chevrolet Silverado EV ZR2 Concept Set To Compete At Mint 400 Off-Road Race

Chevrolet revaled Silverado EV ZR2 off-road race truck concept at the Mint 400 off-road race. It joins Hall Racing’s lineup, which includes the Silverado ZR2 and Colorado ZR2 race trucks. Chad Hall will drive the all-electric truck in the Open Production EV class.

Silverado EV ZR2: Technical Specifications and Features

The race truck follows Chevrolet’s ZR2 off-road approach, incorporating key elements such as:
  • Lifted front and rear suspension with specific off-road tuning
  • Multimatic damper technology
  • Locking differentials
  • Underbody skid protection
Chevrolet developed the race truck in five months using approximately 98% production parts. The vehicle is equipped with prototype Multimatic Adaptive Spool Valve continuously adaptive dampers, offering more than 13 inches of front and rear wheel, 37-inch BF Goodrich KM3 Mud-Terrain tires and a tri-motor electric propulsion system that delivers 1,085 bhp and 15,592 Nm of torque.

Hall Racing’s Off-Road Experience

Hall Racing has been competing in off-road races since 2017, beginning with the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. The team has completed 53 out of 54 races entered.

Upcoming Silverado EV Trail Boss

Chevrolet is preparing to launch the 2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss, its first off-road-oriented electric variant. The model will feature a factory-installed lift, 18-inch wheels, 35-inch all-terrain tires and red tow hooks. A new Terrain Mode will enhance maneuverability in tight spaces.
Scott Bell, vice president, Chevrolet, said, “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.”
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