Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Blog

Since its introduction for the 2024 model year, the Chevy Silverado EV has been winning over truck fans to the world of electric vehicles. And now it’s about to get even better for the 2026 model year! The RST trim level will be discontinued to make way for the even more capable Trail Boss trim level with added off-road features. The existing Work Truck and LT trim levels will also offer a variety of range packages to help meet a variety of needs. Stay tuned to this blog for more updates on the Silverado EV and the rest of…

Thanks to a great line of electric vehicles like the Chevy Silverado EV, Chevrolet has surpassed Tesla to become America’s fastest growing EV brand. Chevrolet electric vehicle sales were up 85% in the fourth quarter of 2024, doubling GM’s market share to 12.5%. It’s no surprise more and more drivers are choosing Chevy for their electric vehicle purchases with vehicles like the Silverado EV which provides 492 miles of range on a full charge, making it the mileage king among mass market electric pickups....

Are you about to head into your first summer driving an electric vehicle like the Chevrolet Blazer EV, and experiencing a little range anxiety? General Motors has partnered with charging company EVgo and Pilot/Flying J stations to create a cross-country network of fast charging stations in more than 130 locations across 25 states. Click here to find a map of all these charging locations to make planning a summer road trip a breeze. “As we strive to be the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys.....

One of the reasons drivers may be reluctant to switch to an electric vehicle like the Chevrolet Blazer EV  is concern over the home charging costs. We’re here to help set your mind at ease by sharing a few simple calculations that can help determine what your monthly at-home charging costs might be. First, check your most recent electric bill for the number of kilowatt-hours you used and the bottom line dollar total on the bill and divide the total by kilowatt-hours to determine how much you pay per kilowatt hour........

As the automotive industry moves toward a more sustainable future, you are definitely going to want to pay attention to Chevrolet EVs. Whether you need a versatile SUV, a capable truck, or a compact and efficient crossover, Chevrolet EVs offer a range of options to suit every lifestyle. 

At Phillips Chevrolet, Illinois’ largest Chevy dealer, we’re excited to introduce you to the future of electric vehicles. With our extensive selection of Chevrolet Blazer EV, Bolt EUV, Equinox EV, and Silverado EVs, we’re confident you can find the perfect Chevrolet EV for your needs.

We all fell in love with the Chevrolet Blazer EV when it first arrived last year, and soon there will be even more to love! Later this year, Chevrolet will release the much-anticipated high-performance SS trim level to the midsize crossover EV. It is expected to offer 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, allowing a 0-60 mph time of only 3.4 seconds, and providing sportscar level performance in an unassuming package. And of course it will offer all the things we already love about the Blazer EV, like a spacious interior, sporty exterior styling....

It’s cold out there, but that doesn’t mean you need to be! General Motors recently compiled some tips to make winter driving more comfortable and efficient for drivers of electric vehicles like the Chevy Equinox EV and Blazer EV. For folks who charge at home, they recommend keeping your Chevy EV plugged in whenever you’re not using it to make sure you’ve got plenty of juice for your drive and to run the climate control. Heated steering wheels and seats use less energy than heating the whole cabin, so they’re a great choice for quick…

Every year the editors of Clean Technica, a website devoted to green technology, name their top five electric vehicles of the year then allow readers to vote on the finalists to determine a winner. We are delighted to report that the Chevy Equinox EV came out on top with 45% of the vote, 21% more than second place. Clean Technica’s editors consider the Equinox EV an amazing value for the money, providing upscale features like a huge 17.7” infotainment touchscreen, an extensive suite of standard safety features, and 319 miles of range on a single charge. 

Here at Phillips Chevrolet, we’re so excited to show off our new electric vehicles that we want to make it worth your time to give it a test drive. That’s why we’re donating $25 to local food pantries for every EV test drive. General Manager Mike Herris Maheras has just updated our progress board to show that far we have raised $1,175 on the way to our goal of $5,000. These funds will be used by our local food pantry partners to help local families in need........

The Chevy Silverado EV has been a big hit since it first arrived here at Phillips Chevrolet earlier this year, and now it’s getting even better! For the 2025 model year, the Silverado EV RST will feature “Sidewinder” mode, which allows the rear wheels to steer in the same direction as the front wheels at speeds up to 20 mph, making it easy to avoid off-road obstacles or even just slide into a parallel parking spot. Even better, this ability will be sent to 2024 Silverado EV RST models, via an over-the-air update....