The Chevrolet Silverado EV is getting its personal model of the CrabWalk mode already obtainable on its GMC Sierra EV sibling, Chevy confirmed Friday.
Chevy’s model is referred to as Sidewinder, not CrabWalk, however it offers basically the identical performance. It makes use of the Silverado EV’s rear-wheel steering to show all 4 wheels in the identical route, permitting for diagonal driving at speeds as much as 20 mph.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV Sidewinder mode
Drivers can choose Sidewinder mode by going to the Rear Steering web page below the Controls menu within the infotainment show. Graphics on the show, in addition to a affirmation message within the instrument cluster, seem when the mode is activated.
Sidewinder mode is normal on the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST and might be added to 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST First Version fashions by way of an over-the-air replace. That replace might be pushed to each leftover 2024 fashions nonetheless on vendor tons and vans already in buyer fingers, Chevy confirmed.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV
The CrabWalk-branded model of this characteristic first appeared on the GMC Hummer EV, and was normal on the 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Version 1. That was the primary distinction between the Version 1 and the Silverado EV RST First Version—the low-volume launch variations of every truck. The identical characteristic may even be obtainable on the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ SUV, branded as Cadillac Arrival Mode.
Different adjustments to the Silverado EV for 2025 embody vary will increase to 460 miles for the RST grade and 492 miles for the bottom WT mannequin, with the bigger Max Vary pack, plus a brand new LT grade slotting in between these fashions.