By Rob Hill, CEO, Autogroup International
American electric utes have moved very quickly from concept to reality. Right now, the Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive sits at the sharp end of that shift. It is one of the hottest, most capable and most feature packed full size electric pickups available, with the sort of long range and towing ability that actually makes sense for Australian distances and for the conditions we see across Africa and Asia.
Autogroup International is the only automotive manufacturer in the world converting the Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss, Ford F-150 Lightning and GMC Hummer EV SUV and SUT from left hand drive to right hand drive. For more than 30 years our group has been converting American vehicles, with over 5,000 vehicles completed, a team of more than 250 specialists and ISO 9001:2015 certification specifically for our conversion process. We are 100% Australian owned and bring this new generation of American electric pickups to Australia, Africa, Asia and other right hand drive markets with full engineering integrity, ADR compliance and long term support.
Headline performance for real world use
The Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive is built on General Motors’ dedicated Ultium electric truck platform rather than an adapted internal combustion chassis. That matters, because it gives you a flat floor, huge battery capacity and a very rigid structure designed from day one as an electric workhorse.
Based on current overseas specification, key performance highlights include:
- Dual electric motors with electronic all wheel drive
- Around 540 kW of power and approximately 1,050 Nm of torque in Trail Boss specification
- 0–100 km/h in roughly the mid 4 second range when set to maximum performance mode
- Extended Range battery delivering around 660 km of usable range in ideal conditions
- Max Range battery offering up to approximately 770 km of claimed driving range, depending
on specification and conditions - Up to 4.5 tonnes of towing capacity when properly configured
- Payload capacity in the order of 800–900 kg
For customers in Australia, and for clients in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya and across Asia, the story is simple. The right hand drive Silverado EV Trail Boss offers significantly more usable range than the current generation Ford F-150 Lightning, while still delivering serious towing, off road ability and full size truck practicality.
Battery technology, charging and range
At the heart of the Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive is GM’s Ultium battery system, a high voltage, high capacity architecture engineered specifically around electric trucks and SUVs.
Two main battery configurations are available on the Trail Boss:
- Extended Range battery
o Around 660 km of driving range in ideal conditions
o Suits buyers who want a balance between range, weight and cost
- Max Range battery
o Up to approximately 770 km of driving range in ideal conditions
o Best choice for long distance touring, heavy towing and regional work
Both packs support high output DC fast charging, with the vehicle capable of accepting up to around 350 kW on suitable DC chargers. In practical terms, that can add roughly 160–190 km of range in around ten minutes on a high capacity DC station when conditions are right.
An approximately 19.2 kW onboard AC charger allows efficient overnight charging at depots, mines, farms and homes set up with suitable three phase power, with the ability to add upwards of 60 km of range for every hour on charge.
Actual ADR-certified figures will be confirmed for each market, but the underlying message does not change. Compared with the Ford F-150 Lightning, the right hand drive Silverado EV Trail Boss offers substantially more battery capacity and range, which is exactly what you want in a country the size of Australia and across long African and Asian routes.
Trail Boss hardware for harsh conditions
The Trail Boss right hand drive badge is not just a decal pack. It brings a genuine off road hardware suite that is far better suited to Australian outback tracks, African gravel roads and rough rural conditions in Asia than a low slung, street focused EV.
- Core Trail Boss hardware includes:
- Approximate 50 mm suspension lift over standard models
- Heavy duty coil suspension tuned for off road use
- Around 267 mm of ground clearance
- 18 inch alloy wheels with a beadlock-style design
- 35 inch Goodyear all terrain tyres for grip on dirt, sand and mud
- High clearance front bumper with red recovery hooks
- Robust underbody componentry to protect key systems
The result is a big right hand drive electric pickup that still feels confident on unsealed roads and worksites, while remaining comfortable and quiet on the highway. Compared with the Ford F-150 Lightning, which currently does not offer a factory off road package of this type, the Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive arrives set up from day one for serious mixed duty use.
Practicality, bed, midgate and towing
The Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive keeps the full size US pickup layout that Australian buyers expect: a big crew cab and a proper tub.
- Body and tub
Crew cab configuration with a generous rear seat and flat floor
Approximately 1.8 metre (six foot) tub
MultiFlex tailgate with an integrated step and available integrated speakers and lighting
Optional hard retractable tonneau cover for secure, weatherproof storage
- MultiFlex Midgate
Fold the rear seat and midgate to extend the load floor into the cabin
Carry items up to around 3.3 metres long with the tailgate closed when correctly configured
Ideal for ladders, timber, piping, motorcycles and recreation gear
- Frunk (front trunk)
Power operated front storage compartment where the engine would normally sit
Around 300 litres of sealed space, ideal for tools, charging cables and equipment you want
to keep dry and secure
- Towing and payload
Up to 4.5 tonnes towing capacity when properly configured
Large battery capacity and strong range help maintain usable distance when towing heavy
loads
Payload in the 800–900 kg range, providing real working capability
The Ford F-150 Lightning offers strong towing numbers on paper, but with a smaller battery it tends to lose range more quickly when working hard. The Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive is better placed to manage caravans, horse floats, boats and work trailers over longer distances in Australian and African conditions.
Interior, technology and safety
Inside, the right hand drive Silverado EV Trail Boss is a modern full size truck with a strong technology focus. It is designed as a place where you can spend long days on the road and still arrive fresh.
Highlights from the current overseas specification include:
- Spacious crew cab cabin with a flat floor
- One of the largest rear seat areas in the segment, with around 1,090 mm of rear legroom
- Supportive front seats with power adjustment, heating and ventilation available
- Heated rear outboard seats on higher specifications
- Large 17.7 inch central colour touchscreen running a Google built-in operating system
- Built in navigation with EV routing to DC fast chargers
- Fully digital instrument cluster with clear EV-specific displays
- Available head-up display projecting key information into the driver’s line of sight
- Dual zone climate control with rear vents
- Multiple USB-C ports and a wireless phone charging pad
- High level of safety technology, including autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping
assistance, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and a 360 degree camera system
Two option bundles are particularly relevant to Autogroup International clients ordering a right hand drive Silverado EV Trail Boss:
- Plus Package
Typically adds a group of comfort, convenience and driver assistance upgrades such as enhanced trailering technology, additional active safety features, audio enhancements and extra cabin appointments that would otherwise need to be optioned individually.
- Premium Package
Takes the specification further with features such as a panoramic glass roof, head-up display, digital rear view mirror, MultiFlex tailgate audio, higher grade interior materials and further technology upgrades, depending on the exact build.
When we source your Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive from North America, our team will guide you through these packages and help specify the right configuration for how you plan to usethe vehicle, whether that is as a daily driver, company flagship or long distance touring rig.
Colours that suit every market
Chevrolet offers a strong colour palette for the Silverado EV Trail Boss in overseas markets, with up to seven exterior colours available depending on specification. These include:
- Blue Smoke Metallic – sophisticated grey blue that suits the EV’s modern lines
- Habanero – bold orange red that stands out in any car park
- Black – classic gloss black for a stealth, premium look
- Summit White – clean solid white that works well in hot climates
- Slate Grey Metallic – contemporary charcoal grey that hides dust well
- Sterling Silver Metallic – bright metallic silver with a clean, technical feel
- Iridescent Pearl Tricoat – premium pearlescent white with extra depth and shine
Final colour availability for right hand drive Silverado EV Trail Boss builds for Australia, South Africa and other markets will be confirmed at order time, but the overall visual impression is of a muscular, modern electric pickup that looks every bit as serious as its diesel counterparts.
Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive vs Ford F-150 Lightning
One of the first questions we are asked is simple: why choose the Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive instead of the Ford F-150 Lightning right hand drive?
From an Autogroup International perspective, looking at Australia and our wider markets in Africa and Asia, several clear advantages stand out for the Silverado EV Trail Boss:
Range and battery capacity
- Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive: around 660–770 km of claimed range depending on
battery choice and conditions - Ford F-150 Lightning right hand drive: currently around 515 km of range in its longest range
configuration - In large countries and regions, the extra range translates directly into fewer charging stops
and more flexibility when towing or running loaded
Off road package
- Trail Boss right hand drive includes a factory engineered lift, off road suspension and 35 inch
all terrain tyres - Lightning right hand drive is currently focused more on on road ride and does not offer an
equivalent factory off road package
Practical tub and midgate
- Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive features the MultiFlex midgate and bed system that
allows long loads with the tailgate closed - Lightning retains a conventional tub layout without an equivalent midgate solution
Dedicated EV architecture
- Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive sits on a dedicated Ultium EV platform designed
from the ground up for battery packaging and high voltage systems - Lightning uses a modified internal combustion platform, which is clever but inherently a
compromise in terms of future battery and packaging upgrades
Both are excellent trucks and both will continue to be part of our portfolio. Autogroup International supplies and supports the Ford F-150 Lightning right hand drive for clients who prefer the Ford brand. However, if you want the best balance of range, off road hardware, tub versatility and a clean sheet EV platform, the Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive is currently the strongest proposition.
Autogroup International engineering, right hand drive conversion and compliance
A vehicle like the Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive is extremely complex. Converting it from left hand drive to right hand drive properly is not a quick steering relocation. It is a full automotive design, engineering and manufacturing programme, and that is where Autogroup International’s experience comes in.
Mirror image right hand drive conversion
- New dashboards, steering systems, pedal assemblies, HVAC ducts and wiring looms are
engineered as mirror image components for right hand drive - All key controls remain exactly where the right hand drive driver expects them to be
- Factory safety systems, driver assistance and EV functions are retained, tested and validated
for right hand drive markets
Dedicated engineering team
- Mechanical, electrical, plastics and compliance engineers work together across Australia and
our ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing facility in Sri Lanka - 3D scanning, CAD design, 3D printing and in house moulding and fabrication ensure an OEM
style fit and finish on every right hand drive vehicle
Safety, quality and compliance - Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 specifically for the design and
implementation of modifications to left hand drive vehicles to comply with the Australian
Motor Vehicle Standards Act
- Every right hand drive vehicle passes through a documented 1,626 point quality control
process from arrival to final sign off - Full ADR compliance for Australia, with homologation support for South Africa (SANS), the
United Kingdom and other right hand drive markets where required
EV specific care
- High voltage systems, battery packs, cooling circuits and charging hardware are not
compromised by the right hand drive conversion - Any new brackets, structures or components we introduce are designed to integrate cleanly
around critical EV systems
Autogroup International is also the only company currently converting the Chevrolet Silverado EV, Ford F-150 Lightning and GMC Hummer EV SUV and SUT to right hand drive. That depth and breadth of EV truck experience matters for long term support, parts and future upgrades.
Warranty, roadside assistance and support
For Australian delivered Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive conversions, Autogroup International provides:
- Five year, unlimited kilometre full vehicle warranty
- Five year, 24/7 roadside assistance across Australia
For customers in Africa, Asia and other right hand drive markets, we offer a full vehicle warranty typically ranging from three to five years depending on local regulations and customer requirements, supported by tailored parts and technical support packages.
Our Melbourne service centre is backed by our engineering and parts teams in Sri Lanka and our networks in North America and the United Kingdom. You are not just buying a converted vehicle, you are partnering with a global automotive manufacturer that designs, builds and supports right hand drive American vehicles over the long term.
Is the Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive right for you?
If you are looking for a full size American electric pickup that can commute quietly during the week, tow heavy loads on the weekend, travel long distances, tackle unsealed roads and represent your business at a high level, the Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive deserves serious consideration.
With leading range, serious Trail Boss hardware, a practical tub and midgate system and the backing of Autogroup International’s right hand drive engineering, compliance, warranty and roadside assistance, it is a very compelling alternative to the Ford F-150 Lightning right hand drive and other electric pickups.
To discuss specification, timing and right hand drive conversion for Australia, Africa, Asia or other right hand drive markets, talk to the Autogroup International team and we will walk you through the options in detail.
FAQ
Yes. Autogroup International sources the Silverado EV Trail Boss from North America and converts it to right hand drive in our ISO 9001:2015 certified facility before delivery in Australia. The conversion is a full mirror image right hand drive engineering programme, not a basic steering change, and is designed to meet all relevant Australian Design Rules.
Both are excellent electric pickups, but the Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive currently offers a clear advantage in battery capacity and range, with around 660–770 km available depending on battery choice and conditions, versus roughly 515 km for the longest range Ford F-150 Lightning right hand drive. The Trail Boss also adds a factory off road package and the clever MultiFlex midgate system, which suit long distance Australian touring and mixed sealed and unsealed use
particularly well.
When properly configured, the Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive can tow up to 4.5 tonnes. The large Ultium battery helps maintain more usable range when towing than smaller battery EVs. Autogroup International specifies towing equipment and compliance to suit Australian regulations and can advise on tow ball weights, hitches and brake controller integration for your particular
application.
Overseas testing suggests the Extended Range battery can deliver around 660 km, while the Max Range battery can reach up to about 770 km in favourable conditions. Real world figures will vary with speed, load, towing, terrain and climate. The key point is that the right hand drive Silverado EV Trail Boss sits at the very top of the segment for range, which is exactly what you want for Australian and African distances.
Yes. The Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive is designed to work with high output DC fast
chargers, accepting up to around 350 kW in ideal conditions. That can add roughly 160–190 km of
range in around ten minutes. The vehicle also includes a powerful onboard AC charger for depot or home charging. Our team can liaise with your electrician or energy provider to design the right charging solution for your property or fleet.
On overseas specification, the Plus Package typically bundles in a range of desirable features such as enhanced trailering assistance, additional active safety systems, audio and convenience upgrades. The Premium Package usually builds on this with items such as a panoramic glass roof, head-up display, digital rear view mirror, premium interior materials and extra technology features. When ordering your right hand drive Silverado EV Trail Boss through Autogroup International, we will confirm the latest content of each package and recommend a specification that matches how you
will use the vehicle.
For Australian customers, Autogroup International provides a five year, unlimited kilometre full vehicle warranty on the converted Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive, together with five years of 24/7 roadside assistance. This coverage is structured to give confidence that both the GM base vehicle and the right hand drive conversion are supported over the long term.
Our right hand drive conversion process is governed by an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system specific to left hand drive to right hand drive vehicle modifications for ADR
compliance. Each vehicle goes through a 1,626 point inspection that covers structural work, steering, braking, electrical systems, safety systems and finish quality. We manage the engineering documentation and approvals required for registration in Australia, and can provide homologation support for South Africa, the United Kingdom and other right hand drive markets where needed.
Electric pickups such as the Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive, Ford F-150 Lightning right hand drive and GMC Hummer EV right hand drive are extremely complex. They combine high voltage systems, advanced driver assistance technology and sophisticated electronics. Autogroup
International is the only company currently converting all three of these platforms into right hand drive and has converted more than 5,000 American vehicles in total. Our in house engineering teams, manufacturing facilities and global support network mean you are working with an established automotive manufacturer rather than a small workshop.
Yes. Australia is our largest market for full size American pickups, but we also supply Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss right hand drive conversions to customers in South Africa, Namibia,
Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, selected Asian markets and other right hand drive regions, subject to local regulations. We handle sourcing, engineering, right hand drive conversion, compliance and shipping, and work with local partners on service and aftersales support where appropriate.