GM is stepping into the EV segment with a plethora of new vehicles, announcing plans to completely transition its light-duty vehicle lineup to all-electric powertrains by the 2035 timeframe. The General’s latest all-electric vehicle lineup includes trucks, crossovers, SUVs, and even a sedan, but looking ahead, GM is hinting at the forthcoming arrival of new all-electric coupe models as well.
The hint was dropped in a new video outlining the expansion of GM’s new vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging technology.
For those readers who may be unaware, GM recently announced that all Ultium-based EVs would offer vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging by 2026. Bidirectional charging allows the users to power their home using the energy stored in their EV’s battery pack, reducing energy costs during peak usage, as well as reducing the impact of power outages.
The announcement included a short 38-second video outlining the tech and its expansion across the Ultium EV lineup.
“By 2026, vehicle to home technology will be available in new Ultium-based SUVs, sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, trucks,” the video text states. At first blush, it certainly looks as though GM is hinting at the introduction of fully electric coupe models by 2026.
2022 Buick Wildcat EV concept
Of course, this isn’t the first time GM has hinted at offering new electric coupes. Back in November of 2020, during the Barclay’s Automotive Conference, GM said it would introduce 30 new EVs globally by 2025, including new “low-roof entries” for Chevy and Cadillac. Two-third of those 30 models will be available in North America. GM has unveiled the new Buick Wildcat EV concept last year, which presents the Tri-Shield brand’s latest styling language in, you guessed it, a coupe body style.
Finally, GM has confirmed there will eventually be a next-generation Chevy Camaro model to follow the current sixth-gen sports car, which is headed for the door with the conclusion of the 2024 model year.
2022 Buick Wildcat EV concept
All this would certainly point to some new all-electric GM coupe models just over the horizon. We’ll keep an eye on it and relay any new information as we receive it, so be sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more GM technology news, GM electric vehicle news, GM business news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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I got my September Motor Trend issue and There is a beautiful 2026 4door Camaro SS Electric , That it will probable be out by 2025 !! I like it !
4 door???? You have got to be kidding! One of the worst ideas ever. What idiot came up with that?
Ford Mustang for one! Haven’t seen hardly any on the road yet!
Impala name plate would be best
Yes please.
As expected, folks are responding to styling (including of the new Escalade), forgetting, like so many of management with blinders on, that folks don’t want EVs and the economy is sliding downhill. Cool it with the EV stuff, in such a big way, for the foreseeable future.
Many want EVs, but they have very particular wants and needs before they commit.
Beach this is not a mater of what people want but what goverment regulations are forcing.
Management is not going in with blinders. They know damn well this is a hard sell and that is why GM has two Blazers, Two Nox, a gas truck and an EV truck. They will sell ice as long as they can.
I till sone one in DC stops this the EV models are coming. Even with that EV will still be a part of the market do yo regs overseas and the fact some people like EV.
The one advantage to this EV platform deal it makes a variety of models cheaper and easier to make in lower volumes vs ICE today.
The problem is this also even if DC moves away from EV the CARB states are not likely to back off. Yes 5hey are idiots but look at all that they are doing to CA and they don’t care the messes they create.
Just on CARB alone that is about 40% of the market. It can’t be ignored.
You can hate all you like but the cold harsh reality is these models are being forced #nd automakers can’t start and stop programs every 4 years and election.
GM is making sone wise moves by building for 5he future no matter which way it goes.
Not your claimed GM managers with blinders did approve a new V8. That was a smart move.
You will find two GM’s one ICE and one EV both balancing the market the survive the insanity.
So beach you better dig deeper to understand what really is going on and grasp reality.
Damn it. I had to log into a second account to give you another thumbs up.
EVs are a necessity but they don’t have to be ugly and boring. As far as the economy, what’s wrong with you? Do you not pay attention to anything and just repeat what you hear on Fox News? The economy is doing great!
I paid almost $5 a gallon for gas last night and the grocery bill is up as are my taxes, my 401K is still well below what it was 4 years ago.
I don’t need anyone to tell me how bad the economy is and can get yet.
If were not kidding than you are blind. Or Amish.
As for styling aero governs much of that as small things can add up to 7 miles in range.
As for interesting I expect at some point they will do this but right now getting range and better and cheaper batteries are taking up most of the investment.
In time I expect to see manual transmissions and more diverse body styles. Not because they have to but because they can.
You are just a complete fool. Go ahead and keep reading you internet B.S. while the rest of the world leaves you behind.
I love the Wildcat body, it needs to be ICE!
I want more electrics. They are simpler to maintain, and are as easy to “fuel” or charge as anyone’s smartphone. No more dangerous visits to a gas station to pump a toxic and explosive fluid, and to be an assault or murder victim! I can charge at home overnight as I sleep and for free!
nothing is FREE. All is well when the grid is working, seems as if we are years away from that. Rolling blackouts and the power company installing meters that control your appliances, thanks but not for me. Enjoy
thank you.
A big part of the Biden administration Infrastructure Bill, deals with a massive upgrade to the national power grid and clean power generation. This helps pave the way for EV power requirements of the future.
And if bu#@sh%& was electricity there would be no need to improve the power grid.
It will be less of a hassle, but it won’t be free. Even with solar panels and windmills, we still pay for electricity.
Also, what if your batteries go down before the trip is over? I’m sure high-speed charging will improve, but it isn’t as fast as filling the tank yet.
Free? Those solar panels that I assume you are referring to were free? I know, they pay for themselves or at least that’s what the salesman said. Maybe that’s true in the desert Southwest but definitely not true in the northern areas. Plus, who wants them bolted to the roof of their home or in the yard to mow around. Not me
Solar panels certainly aren’t free. It takes a while for them to pay for themselves.
Lots of people don’t mind having them on their roofs.
The only places they’re on the ground are on multiple acre solar farms, not suburban yards. Even if you had them, you wouldn’t have grass under them.
It ain’t going to be free
You forgot to mention the inevitable future CORVETTE BEV!!!!
I expect the Vette will be the last ICE car GM makes as they will prolong it as long as possible. The C9 will have a gas engine so we have another gen of ICE still coming here.
The Euro brand sports cars are pushing back now too.
Sports cars and EV are difficult to do as they are not lite they are not large enough for much range. They may beat F1 car in a drag race but they can’t turn and lack range yet.
That makes perfect sense and proves that Mary is about as credible as Biden.
She closed lordstown because ‘people don’t want cars’. Now GM hints (which means they are coming) they will make more sedans.
It’s past time for that old bag to go.
GM lets be honest here.
Lordstown went from 3 full shifts to 1 shift as sales declined. GM ended up shutting the line down because they have well over a 100 day supply.
Lets be more honest here. The new platform can under pin anything from a Hummer to a small sports car. They just configure the batteries differently. This way they can sell cars in smaller numbers and still make money.
Right now a Cruze would not under pin a SUV or much else other than another small car.
But how do you configure the Ultium platform for a serious sports car (Corvette) without jacking the occupants skyward??