011 | I Rented a Silverado EV with 750HP — Here’s What Surprised Me
About this episode
Courage shares his experience renting and driving the powerful 750HP Silverado EV on a trip from Sacramento to Oakland. The conversation dives into the realities of EV ownership, including charging costs, range anxiety, and tech features like Supercruise. They also discuss the challenges of driving and parking large trucks, the evolving truck lifestyle, and the economics of buying new versus used vehicles. Alongside car talk, they touch on content creation strategies for YouTube and social media, making this a blend of automotive insights and creator life.
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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