{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"011 | I Rented a Silverado EV with 750HP — Here’s What Surprised Me","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/011-i-rented-a-silverado-ev-with-750hp-here-s-what-surprised-me","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/1091187bc/podcast/play/110925420/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-9%2F88dd8b8c-0975-7108-4eef-855d2b731ba1.mp3","description":"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 TuroReal talk: charging costs, public stations, and range expectationsComparing Super Cruise vs Tesla AutopilotWhy the fake engine noise might actually be geniusCourage’s take on YouTube vs Instagram contentBest practices for short-form video, captions & cross-postingA closer look at EV vs gas cost comparisonsRide quality, interior space, and what makes this truck uniqueThe 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 EVsAnyone shopping for or renting an electric vehicleContent creators figuring out cross-platform strategiesFans of behind-the-scenes YouTube workflow tipsListeners who like their auto talk real, raw, and road-tested00:00 – 🎙️ 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  Silverado EV RST, electric truck review, 750 horsepower EV, EV truck charging cost, Super Cruise vs Tesla Autopilot, Turo EV rental experience, EV range anxiety, real world EV charging, Silverado EV interior features, YouTube content strategy, Instagram vs YouTube shorts, podcast for car enthusiasts, EV vs gas truck cost comparison, first time driving an electric truck, EV road trip experience, charging an EV truck, fake engine noise EV, Silverado EV Super Cruise, Cool Cars with Chris podcast, electric vehicle podcast episode.#SilveradoEV #ElectricTruck #EVReview #CarPodcast #YouTubeCreator #EVCharging #SuperCruise #RangeAnxiety #TuroRental #CoolCarsWithChris\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":5.84,"endTime":15.68,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet Silverado EV","url":"/cars/chevrolet/silverado-ev","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/07/2024_Chevrolet_Silverado_EV.jpg","quote":"...up to Sacramento, where he had a chance to rent a Silverado EV RST with 750 horsepower. 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