General Motors had scheduled to show a new electric vehicle in prototype form at CES 2020 in January, but it has now scrapped the plan as the vehicle will not be ready in time for the event.
According to Axios, GM had planned for CEO Mary Barra to give a keynote speech and present the new electric vehicle at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, but it has now delayed the debut until further notice.
“There was a plan for GM to have a presence at CES 2020, but plans changed and while we will still support the event, our overall involvement has been reduced from our original plans,” GM told the publication.
The 40-day UAW strike, which affected GM’s suppliers in addition to shutting down its own assembly lines, is apparently the main reason for GM delaying the CES 2020 debut. The vehicle will not be ready in time for the event due to delays caused by the strike, though it will likely still show the prototype at a later date.
GM’s presence at CES 2020 will now be limited to its OnStar brand, it is understood.
The Chevrolet Bolt EV made its debut at CES back in 2016, so it’s not much of a surprise that GM had planned to show off yet another EV at the Las Vegas event. If we had to wager, we’d say the prototype it considered bringing to the show was for the Chevrolet Bolt EUV crossover, which has already been spotted testing on public roads. All of GM’s other planned EVs, such as the forthcoming electric pickup truck and electric Cadillac crossover, are likely too far away from production to make an appearance at a major public event like CES.
Not many details on the Bolt EUV are available, though it is expected to essentially be a crossover version of the Bolt EV hatchback, positioned to take on other similarly positioned offerings like the Hyundai Kona Electric. It will likely ride on GM’s second-generation Battery Electric Vehicle architecture, otherwise known as the BEVII platform, which also underpins the Bolt EV.
A GM spokesperson also told Axios that its plan to introduce 20 electric models between now and 2023 “remains on track,” and that more details on the ambitious rollout will be revealed soon.
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The Detroit Autoshow new Date for 2020 would be a good time to do it. It may have bigger impact if they do it there.
Isn’t the Detroit Auto Show in June now going forward?
Hmmmmmmm. I wonder why they decided against it.
One has to wonder if they want the hype of the Mach E to wear off, I’m thinking this prototype won’t carry the same spec and wow factor as the Mach E
@Andrew
I would imagine so. Plus The Tesla Pickup Truck on Thursday as well.
Probably some idiot is holding it up so they can put a Corvette badge on the Bolt CUV.
I hope I am just kidding!
Haha, spot on bro.
Yeah, November’s announcements have a big effect on what happens at CES in January…
What part of 40 day strike didn’t you read about? Fabricators and Shop are union, no prototypes, concepts would be worked on in that 40 day period. Other OEM rollouts have nothing to do with it, if anything they would be more eager and upset since deadlines had to be pushed back and they can’t show it sooner.
Correct, It’s most likely that due to the strike GM’s prototype shop in Warren was shut down. Now that the strike is over development work will take priority over show vehicles to keep programs on track.
There was a recent article where commenters believe GM doesn’t offer enough small cars or small sedans. Other fans were upset when the Volt was shut down. Still other fans want an affordable EV.
Why NOT introduce a Volt 2.0 based upon the Bolt platform and address ALL THREE desires at once? A smaller car, that’s kinda like a sedan, that is a relatively affordable Hybrid? Perfect first car for someone who can afford it.
My friend, You are asking for way too much common sense from such an archaic company. I regrettably say this as a Volt and Silverado owner and one who is very impressed with the C8. But the political, forked tongue, babble surrounding EV’s from GM has been at best confusing and at worst damn frustrating.
BEVII cannot accommodate a gas engine. So you will never have a Voltec on a Bolt EV platform. Though the Equinox did ride on the same platform as the Volt. So in theory a Voltec Equinox would be possible. Just give it an updated battery pack and beef things up a bit. Maybe add the 1.8L engine from the Malibu Hybrid which was attached to a similar Voltec transaxle.
I’m going to get a Ford instead. They support the democratic process and aren’t sellouts to the Evil CCP like GM.