[mkolluri]

For sale or trade is a 2015 VIA Motors VTrux aka Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The truck is fully converted to an electric drivetrain by VIA motors. The truck has 23600miles on it.
The truck has all factory components except for the transmission. Instead of the transmission, there are two electric motors, one as a generator and one as a drive motor.
The drive motor is mated to a reduction gearbox 2.68:1 and to a GM transfer case before it links to the rear differential. The drive motor is capable of 400nm of Torque and 400hp similar to the factory engine. With the reduction gearbox, that's a peak of close to 1000nm to the wheels.
The generator acts as a range extender and recharges the battery from the 4.3L V6 EcoTec Engine. The 4.3L V6 engine kicks on automatically once the battery reaches a 20% charge and maintains it at 20% throughout the drive.
Too much to post here, see the pics. Pictures

http://imgur.com/a/SIprx9t

 

[bstriner]

For sale or trade is a 2015 VIA Motors VTrux aka Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The truck is fully converted to an electric drivetrain by VIA motors. The truck has 23600miles on it.
The truck has all factory components except for the transmission. Instead of the transmission, there are two electric motors, one as a generator and one as a drive motor.
The drive motor is mated to a reduction gearbox 2.68:1 and to a GM transfer case before it links to the rear differential. The drive motor is capable of 400nm of Torque and 400hp similar to the factory engine. With the reduction gearbox, that's a peak of close to 1000nm to the wheels.
The generator acts as a range extender and recharges the battery from the 4.3L V6 EcoTec Engine. The 4.3L V6 engine kicks on automatically once the battery reaches a 20% charge and maintains it at 20% throughout the drive.
Too much to post here, see the pics. Pictures

http://imgur.com/a/SIprx9t

Interested. Price?

 

[mkolluri]

Interested. Price?

50k USD or best offer.
Feel free to reach out to me @9494661856

 

[bstriner]

50k USD or best offer.
Feel free to reach out to me @9494661856

Thanks! Think you're about 2x where I am.

 

[mkolluri]

Thanks! Think you're about 2x where I am.

No problem.

 

[UND_Sioux]

What is the electric only range?

 

[mkolluri]

What is the electric only range?

40miles EV range with a 24KWh battery

 

[brian_]

An interesting vehicle. I wish people would call these what they are: it's a series hybrid.

 

[mkolluri]

True that. They are called EREV - Extended Range Electric Vehicle by Via Motors

An interesting vehicle. I wish people would call these what they are: it's a series hybrid.

 

[Fhteagle]

For sale or trade is a 2015 VIA Motors VTrux aka Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Sorry to revive an old post, but is this still available / for sale?

 

[jbarrett]

Sorry to revive an old post, but is this still available / for sale?

I have a white 2014 Via VTrux I am looking to sell if you are still in the market.

 

[bstriner]

I have a white 2014 Via VTrux I am looking to sell if you are still in the market.

Would also be interested

 

[remy_martian]

Seems like they were all white, though with most being bought new by utilities, that may be why.

They would be perfect for a fully electric conversion, ditching the small V8 and generator for a battery pack and inverter.

Why Bob Lutz didn't offer that as an option is beyond me, but he was also behind the Volt abomination and empire...had GM gone full electric on the Caddy, vs reskinning a Volt, back in those days, Tesla would have died.

 

[empty-c]

I am considering one of these but where would you have it serviced? I have called VIA in Utah but gotten nowhere.

 

[remy_martian]

It's a GM apart from a motor generator battery and control system. For service on those, look in the mirror.

 

[Dsmith4220]

Interested. Price?

Sorry to jump in years later. Wanted anyone to know that was still interested in buying a like new 2014 VTRUX let me know. I have two that are identical 4wd crew cab, both have under 22,000 miles. I’m going to be pricing them at $25,000 ea. Both are unbelievable trucks

 

[JeffG]

Sorry to jump in years later. Wanted anyone to know that was still interested in buying a like new 2014 VTRUX let me know. I have two that are identical 4wd crew cab, both have under 22,000 miles. I’m going to be pricing them at $25,000 ea. Both are unbelievable trucks

Where are you located?

 

[Dsmith4220]

I’m located in canton ga, 30 minutes or so north of Atlanta ga

 

[Dsmith4220]

I am considering one of these but where would you have it serviced? I have called VIA in Utah but gotten nowhere.

Via has never intended on doing the actual service. They would and still supply any parts you might need. I have spoken to several of the technicians/engineers and have been surprised with how much time they have spent teaching me about the truck. They all will reply the same on diagnostic repair. 95% of the problems that came about with any of the trucks or vans had to do with the coolant and other required fluids running low or just not checked ever. If you don’t mind plugging in your truck every night you can easily get 80 - 85 miles per gallon just by driving normal. I’m sure you could get 100, but you would have to baby around to much

 

[remy_martian]

Not what I've heard. The controllers and displays fail, leaving the truck as a writeoff.

A few people have converted them back to an ICE powertrain because of an inability to get parts or repairs done.