GM has invested billions in its Ultium EV platform, so you can expect the automaker to use the technology to electrify models of all of its brands. One of its vehicles that will soon have an electric version is the Silverado pickup truck, General Motors chairman Mark Reuss has ad. He also revealed that the electrified pickup will be built at GM’s new ZERO plant, alongside the recent announcement. Hummer EV.
The automaker says the electric Silverado was designed from the ground up to be an electric vehicle and will be available in retail and fleet versions. It will also be able to go 400 miles on a single charge – at least based on GM’s estimate. That could change depending on the EPA rating, but if the vehicle can truly reach 400 miles without needing a recharge, then its range rivals. Tesla Long Range 2020 Model S Plus.
Reuss said in a statement:
“The vehicles from Factory ZERO will change the world and the way the world views electric vehicles,” said Reuss. about Silverado – and more – and put it in an electric pickup truck that will delight retail and business customers. “
GM hasn’t disclosed many details on the upcoming Silverado EV, but according to Autoblog, production will begin at the end of 2022. In addition, it would be available in early 2023 as a 2024 model. The ZERO plant, where the vehicle will be manufactured, is GM’s assembly plant in Detroit-Hamtramck . The automobile manufacturer invested $ 2.2 billion in the facility, especially to be able to produce a variety of fully electric trucks and SUVs. In addition to the Silverado EV and the Hummer EV, which will begin production later this year, GM will also build the Origin of the cruise (an autonomous electric van) at the factory.