2025 Chevrolet BrightDrop Review: Expert Insights, Pricing, and Trims
BrightDrop was originally its own brand, a standalone subsidiary of General Motors. But now it's the name of a model sold under Chevrolet's commercial vehicle business, and we're guessing you've already received a delivery from one of BrightDrop's large, all-electric commercial vans.
The BrightDrop van was announced in 2021 as the Zevo and was integrated into the Chevrolet lineup in 2024. It is sold in two lengths, with several available powertrains, and is built for the needs of commercial van drivers.
Rivals to the 2025 BrightDrop 400 and 600 vans include the Ford E-Transit, Mercedes-Benz eSprinter, and Rivian delivery van. What's New
Basics Becomes part of the Chevrolet fleet vehicle lineup
FWD powertrain introduced
Intersection collision avoidance
Tire inflator kit
Interior Heated seats and steering wheel
Passenger jump seat and airbags
Fire extinguisher, first aid kit, anti-slip flooring
5G Wi-Fi hot spot capability
Two 110-volt power outlets What We Think
For a big cargo van, the 2025 Chevrolet BrightDrop drives pretty well. It feels much like other Chevrolet EVs, just with a big, van-shaped body. Although the interior is rather spartan and work-focused, it's equipped with good tech features shared with many General Motors passenger cars. Extensive software connectivity features allow fleet managers to monitor and optimize their BrightDrop vans' usage.
Although charging speeds aren't exceptionally high, they're sufficient for how the BrightDrop will most likely be used. The van's driving range potential is quite impressive but perhaps excessive for its probable use case as a local workhorse. The available long-range battery is a good addition, but having a smaller, less expensive battery to lower the BrightDrop's starting price could aid its sales.
Now that BrightDrop has a home under Chevrolet's commercial business, it'll be interesting to watch how it competes against other all-electric commercial vans over the next few years. BrightDrop Van Range and Charging
The 2025 BrightDrop 400 and 600 are both standard equipped with a single-motor FWD powertrain or an optional dual-motor AWD powertrain. With the FWD powertrain, the vans are paired with the Standard Range battery, which can provide combined city/highway driving range of 177 miles for the 400 and 174 miles for the 600. Motor output measures 233 hp and 300 lb-ft.
With the AWD powertrain, the Standard Range battery provides 175 miles of combined driving range for the 400 and 179 miles for the 600. With AWD, the vans can also be equipped with a Max Range battery, which extends combined driving range to 272 miles for both body sizes. These motors combine for 300 hp and 390 lb-ft.
As standard, the BrightDrop can charge at up to 11.5 kW on a Level 2 plug, while an optional charging module increases that rate to 19.2 kW. With Level 3 DC fast charging, the BrightDrop vans can charge at up to 120 kW, which delivers 160 miles of range per hour under ideal conditions.
Commercial vans like the BrightDrop may have highly predictable daily routes and charge on a Level 2 plug between shifts. That would make either of the two Level 2 charge speeds more than adequate. BrightDrop 400 vs. 600: What's the Difference?
Size differentiates the BrightDrop 400 from the BrightDrop 600. The numbers in their name refer generally to their interior cargo capacities: 412.1 cubic feet in the BrightDrop 400, and 614.7 cubic feet in the BrightDrop 600.
Maximum payload is 3,580 pounds in the 400, and 3,180 in the 600.
The BrightDrop 400 measures 238.6 inches long and rides on a 153.1-inch wheelbase. For the BrightDrop 600, those measurements are 290.0 inches and 183.5 inches, respectively. Safety Features
Every BrightDrop van comes with driver assist and active safety features including: Front automatic emergency braking for vehicles and pedestrians
Rear cross-traffic alert
Intersection collision avoidance
Lane-keep assist
Lane departure warning
Blind-spot collision avoidance
Adaptive cruise control
Automatic high-beams Technology
All BrightDrop vans are equipped with an 11.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. In addition to Google built-in apps, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity are standard unlike Chevrolet's own individual-consumer-focused electric cars.
There's also an 11.0-inch gauge cluster display ahead of the driver. Two USB ports, one type-A and one type-C, are included. A 5G Wi-Fi hot spot is standard. Telematics and safety connectivity features are provided by General Motors' OnStar system. Audio plays through a two-speaker system. Other Electric Vans: Ford E-Transit
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter
Rivian Delivery Van
Kia PV5
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