What just happened? General Motors as role of its CES 2022 virtual keynote this week unveiled a reimagined, fully electric version of its Silverado total-size pickup truck and it didn't accept long for consumers to stamp it with their seal of approval.

GM CEO Mary Barra in a contempo interview with Bloomberg said the RST First Edition sold out in just 12 minutes, adding that reservations are still coming in.

The 2024 Silverado EV is powered past GM'southward Ultium platform and will exist available in two configurations at launch. The RST Commencement Edition for the consumer market will afford an estimated 400 miles of range on a single charge along with 10.2kW of offboard ability too as options like 4-wheel steering, a fixed glass roof and a 17-inch infotainment organisation.

Power wise, you're looking at 664 horsepower and 780 ft.-lbs. of torque that'll be good for a 0-60 mph jaunt in less than 4.5 seconds.

A fleet-oriented piece of work truck model is also in the works and volition first at $39,990. The RST First Edition will be a good bit pricier when it arrives in the autumn of 2023, with a reported starting price of $105,000.

GM also has the new EV Hummer in its lineup, merely information technology isn't the only automaker finding success with electric pickups. Ford recently said it would be virtually doubling production capacity for its F-150 Lightning to meet surging demand every bit consumers continue to show a propensity for mod electric vehicles.