General Motors CEO Mary Barra has confirmed to reporters the automaker will one day offer a battery electric pickup truck.
Barra has alluded to such a vehicle in the past, telling reporters late last year that GM had given it a “tiny bit” of thought, but this is the first official word from GM on such a product. The truck will allegedly be a full-size and will be part of a comprehensive lineup of GM EVs.

Chevrolet Bolt EV Battery
The automaker’s intention to build an emissions free utility became rather clear when reports surfaced that it was discussing a potential tie-up with electric vehicle start-up Rivian, which showed off an electric pickup concept as one of it first vehicles. The talks fell through, however, which allowed Ford to swoop in give the Michigan-based company a $500 million cash injection.
According to Motor Trend, Barra was adamant that GM will remain a segment leader in both the electric vehicle and pickup truck spaces going forward. The automaker may have felt pressure to publicly assert its intention to compete in the space following its failed discussions with Rivian, which was seen by some as a missed opportunity for GM – especially in light of the Ford investment.

Ford F-150 Electric prototype
Ford is currently developing a full electric version of the F-150, while Tesla also has an electric pickup of its own under development. The F-150 It’s not clear what the timeline for the arrival of these trucks is.
Meanwhile, sales of GM’s gas and diesel trucks are going strong. In today’s earnings call, Barra said GM is raking in the profits from sales of the 2019 model year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, which helped fuel after tax net income of $2.1 billion on earnings of $34.9 billion for Q1 2019.
“We are selling every truck we build,” Barra said.
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Source: Motor Trend/Fox
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…I have a feeling GM is already behind.
I hate to say I agree but they probably are. Why else were they trying to purchase Rivian.
I think GM backed themselves into a corner by stating Cadillac will lead in their EV onslaught. VW is doing EV’s for every one of their Brands almost.
Yes lets not get behind on something that no one really wants…….like all the other electric cars.
Seeing as how GM has actually made an electric and hybrid truck in the past and Rivan has yet to even make a single vehicle, I just don’t see how this is anyway factual other than the standard trope on GM Authority of “GM bad Everyone else Good”
But feel free to continue to think that…….
I call it as I see it. I do not and will not ever blindly follow GM.
GM has unfortunately shifted from trying to be the Best in every segment to only caring about making Money for their Shareholders.
If you are a True GM fan as you come here and claim, you would be requesting just as I am that GM does the Best they can and for them to stop cutting corners.
GM has one EV and it is middle of the pack. What are you even talking about Mr.R?
You always just come in here and state that everyone is Bashing GM but never once have you backed any of your claims.
Name me one GM vehicle that is the unquestioned leader in it’s segment? (Besides Vette and Camaro)
Hopefully the upcoming Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade will retain their position over the Ford products.
The Bolt interior is Trash. Tupperware utilizes better plastics. The Volt is an EV with NO Autonomous capability at all. I mean even the Leaf offers a little capability.
So again not sure what you are claiming but once again you just come here and state we hate GM but you never state any facts to defend what you say.
I will always ask for Better from GM. That is exactly what fans do!!!
“Name me one GM vehicle that is the unquestioned leader in it’s segment?
(Besides Vette and Camaro)
Hopefully the upcoming Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade will retain their position over the Ford products.”
You just named 5 for me, thanks for saving me the time…..bozo.
What are you talking about? The Vette is in a Segment all by itself and the Camaro is a personal favorite but how is it doing in the Marketplace?
And I said I hope the Tahoe will be able to retain its position because as of right now the Ford products are much better. Have you seen the new Tahoe and you’re not sharing?
So by all means go ahead and name one vehicle?
Bozo huh? That is so cute, you’re family and loved ones must be so proud of your whit.
Man just once come in here make a point and prove it, just once.
“What are you talking about? ”
I can’t type any slower and this doesn’t have the option of using pictures for the learning disabled…….
I did prove a point, you asked me to name one and I pointed out that you named 5, don’t get mad because you got caught looking stupid. thats all on you.
Please take your personal exchanges to social media where they belong.
If you have anything factual to share, then please do.
I have been coming to this Site for so many years that trust me I do not take anything personal at all. LOL
Which car have you named?
I do not see a car. I asked you how the sales were going for the Camaro and you didn’t answer because you never do.
The Vette does NOT count as I stated it is in a Segment all by itself.
So yeah I am still waiting for you to name one Vehicle.
car and driver just did a mid-size truck comparison and the colorado beat the new ford ranger, the new jeep gladiator, and the honda ridgeline.
does that count?
I will give you that one. I also do think the Colorado is best in Segment.
Well, they did go BK ya know while not being #1 in any segment. Least they getting a few things right…
i read that auto manufacturers don’t expect ev’s to be profitable until the middle of the next decade.
so yeah, take your time.
That’s just 6 years away. Enough time to prepare both the public and the T1 platform replacement.
With the price tag this thing might command my preference would be make it a Cadillac. With the recent statement that “Cadillac will be Cadillac again” we might just see a rebodied Sierra Denali with a Cadillac interior.
First is the electric Silverado which means an electric Suburban has to be around the corner.. which then lead to an electric Cadillac Escalade.
The charging network will make or break Cadillac’s play. Would love to see a supercharger setup at every Cadillac or GM dealer. If you’re going to do it, go all out.
“According to Motor Trend, Barra was adamant that GM will remain a segment leader in both the electric vehicle and pickup truck spaces going forward.”
Really? The last I looked the F-150 and the Ram were outselling Silverado, and on the EV front, Nissan and Tesla were outselling GM’s sole entrant in the EV Market.
“We are selling every truck we build,” Barra said.
Good. Then you should have no problem extending production at Oshawa and/or converting Lordstown or DHam to truck production.
This is exciting as a NASCAR race…. Can’t wait for a news story about some buba getting electrocuted by putting his body part in the charging port of his truck……
It will be available when George Jetson awakens.
“We sell every truck we make”…well of course you do. What’s your other option, throw them away?
HAHA
Rivian is a missed opportunity. Lucid was the same. Added technology would have boosted sales and stock price.
I also admire other approaches, however. FCA is making a mint off of vehicles that actually sell today and will either buy or partner for the technologies of tomorrow tomorrow.
GM should take that Rivian money and buy PSA in order to get a solid management team with a record of product success and brand turn arounds.
EV utility vans should be the focus for the immediate future.
Along with cargo and service work, they are also converted to urban passenger transport.
Reduced urban pollution and lower maintenance down time, should make the long range bottom line attractive.