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
