What might make it feel overpriced
- Cost vs what you actually get
Even after a deep discount, a $35–40k EV truck is still a lot of money. If many premium features are missing, or quality is average, you may feel you’re paying too much. - Depreciation
EVs tend to depreciate fast — battery degradation, changing tech & incentives, etc. Buying half off helps, but future resale/value retention could be rough. - Feature gaps / compromises
Things like charging speed, towing capacity, utility features, finish/materials, software bugs — if any of these are worse than expected for the price, it lowers your value-per-dollar. - Running costs & convenience
Even free electricity isn’t “free” when you consider slower charging, infrastructure, or any reliability issues. Also costs of insurance, maintenance, etc. - Alternatives that may undercut
If there are other trucks or EVs in that price/performance envelope that do more or feel more premium, that comparison weighs heavily. - Brand and repair network / resale support
Chevy has good network, but EV-specific support (software updates, charging hardware, etc.) matters. If those are weak, value drops.
What might justify the cost
- Good battery range + strong towing/payload specs
- Solid build, comfortable interior, high tech features
- Strong warranty / support
- Charging network / infrastructure compatibility
- Long useful life & lower running costs