2026 head-to-head · Full-Size Pickup
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV vs Ford Ranger
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,291 a year to fuel (70 MPGe), versus $2,022 for the 2026 Ford Ranger (23 MPG). That's roughly $731 a year, or about $3,656 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Silverado EV
- Ford Ranger
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | Ford Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,291 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,022 |
| 70 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 23 MPG |
| 78 MPGe | City | 21 MPG |
| 63 MPGe | Highway | 25 MPG |
| 47.8 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 424 mi | Driving range | — |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 395 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| 11.5 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Electric | Powertrain | Gas |
| Electricity | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Electric motors (511 kW) | Engine / motor | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo |
| Single-speed | Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| 4WD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Chevrolet Silverado EV vs Ford Ranger across model years
- Chevrolet Silverado EV
- Ford Ranger
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 21 2026 full-size pickups, the Chevrolet Silverado EV ranks 3rd and the Ford Ranger 6th for lowest fuel cost.
Because the Chevrolet Silverado EV is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Ford Ranger; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV or the 2026 Ford Ranger?
Measured by cost to drive, the Chevrolet Silverado EV. The Chevrolet Silverado EV is rated 70 MPGe combined and the Ford Ranger 23 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV vs. the Ford Ranger per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,291 for the Chevrolet Silverado EV and $2,022 for the Ford Ranger.
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