Despite fluctuating consumer demand and an uncertain regulatory environment, GM continues to pursue an ambitious goal to electrify the entirety of its light-duty vehicle lineup by 2035. With models like the Cadillac Lyriq luxury crossover, Chevy Silverado EV pickup, and GMC Hummer EV off-roader already in production, The General has made significant strides towards that goal in the past several year. Nevertheless, gaps remain in its portfolio, leaving room for a few strategic additions.
General Motors’ current all-electric lineup spans the luxury, mainstream, and even commercial segments. Highlights include the Cadillac Escalade IQ, the all-electric Chevy Equinox, and the all-electric GMC Sierra. The Chevy Bolt is also set to return in 2026 with a renewed focus on affordability, while the Cadillac Celestiq targets ultra-premium buyers. Yet, there are clear opportunities for General motors to broaden its appeal even more.
Among these is an affordable three-row utility model, with one recent study indicating strong demand for exactly that towards the latter half of the decade. While the all-electric Chevy Blazer and Equinox cover the compact and mid-sized segments, a larger, budget-friendly three-row crossover would cater to growing families looking to go electric without the luxury-level pricing.
There’s also a case to be made for a smaller, rugged, more affordable SUV capable of attracting younger buyers. While GMC currently focuses on premium trucks and SUVs, like the all-electric Hummer, the brand currently lacks a compact all-electric model as an entry point into the lineup.
Yet another option could be a performance model like an electric Camaro or electric Corvette, which would serve as a rival to new offerings from Dodge (Charger Daytona) or even Tesla (Roadster 2.0). A sedan could also be a popular choice, in particular a sleek, aerodynamic model to rival the Hyundai Ioniq 6, such as with a new all-electric Malibu.
We should also consider the popularity of retro-inspired electric vans like the Volkswagen ID Buzz, which highlights yet another potential niche. Buick’s upcoming GL8 electric van for China showcases General Motors’ capability in this area, and a North American version with some retro-inspired styling could fit the bill nicely.
While General Motors’ current all-electric portfolio is already relatively extensive (and growing), there are still several niche segments left untapped. Which leads us to ask – what models do you think General Motors should introduce to complete its all-electric lineup? Let us know by posting in the comments!
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Not a single one more. Ditch most of the ones they already have.
You are 100% “CORRECT” These EVs are going to bankrupt GM again I hope the Goverment say “NO HELP”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry to break it to you, but EVs are not going away, no matter how many tears Luddites shed.
How about a SMALL pickup with a van/wagon variant, something that could be adapted to commercial and private owners. I am remembering the single-cab tiny EV truck Chevy showed a while back, and the GMC Granite concept of several years ago, which easily pivoted from CUV to pickup body styles.
With the symphony of discontent from Dodge loyalists regarding the new Charger EV, and Stellantis’ decision to hastily bring forward the gas version to try to save face, I feel the same thing would happen to gm if they try to foist an EV Camaro or Corvette onto their loyal customers. I mean, the E-Ray has been a sales dud so far, per sales numbers posted at GM Authority.
EV are still an experiment, imo, and proceeding with caution, especially with a return to common sense policies coming out of Warshington, is important.
I concur with the assertion that electric vehicles (EVs) remain in an experimental phase, and I would posit that the substantial financial outlay required for the ongoing development and production of new models may not yield economic success, potentially precipitating financial insolvency. Additionally, it is necessary to address an error in your statement regarding the E-Ray model. Firstly, General Motors did not manufacture the E-Ray in significant quantities in 2024, yet it has experienced considerable demand. Secondly, it is important to clarify that the E-Ray is not a pure electric vehicle but rather a hybrid. It primarily utilizes an internal combustion engine (ICE) with an electrically powered front axle, distinguishing it as the inaugural all-wheel-drive Corvette.
Oh yes, I know the E-Ray is a hybrid. But I thought there was a days-to-turn issue with the E-Ray that was not suffered by other variants. I will enter my time machine at GM Authority and report back.
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Stay focused on models like the Nox and get them in the same price as ICE and add range.
Also continue the ICE versions so people can choose what they want.
As a city-dweller, I’d love to see them add smaller cars or SUVs. My Lyriq, just shy of 200” long, is hardly a mid-sized SUV. And the Optiq and Equinox EVs are longer and wider than an XT5! I’d love to see a Cadillac sedan get the EV treatment, or add an SUV closer to the Model 3/Y sizing (or even smaller).
Crazy idea: develop a “performance hybrid” AWD system, and use it in both the Silverado 1500 and a new Camaro. (Of course tuned to the application.) Could really go crazy and give the 1500 a hybrid diesel as well.
Probably looking at $1+ billion in R&D to make it happen, which would make it unfeasible for just the Camaro BUT maybe possible if the trucks get a version too.
I think it would be okay to make electric Buick Coupe and name it GNX.
Sedans. One compact and one midsize. One compact for Chevy and one midsize for Cadillac.
I agree. Bring in a new latge electric sedan like the Impala in size for those of us (myself included) who want an electric domestic sedan but cannot pay for tbe Cadillac Celestiq.
EVs might bring a resurgence of sedans. Carmakers pushed crossovers because they counted as trucks and qualified for more lax CAFE requirements, even though they were really just taller cars.
I think GM needs to focus on city EVs. 300-mile range isn’t going to win converts to EV. It’s going to take fun vehicles. Go away from the super low Cd designs and back to bold styles. I would love to see a three box sedan or a compact pickup the size they were back in the 90s.
A Chevrolet EV van like the Buick one in China should be made available in the US. It would be a strong competitor to the new Volkswagen EV Van which is way over-priced. GM could own that market segment-
If GM can build a $35K Equinox EV, why not a simple small $35 K EV pickup based on it as well?
Where is Buick in the EV line up??? If I was a Buick dealer in USA, I would be mad like hell. To this date, I cannot understrand why GM did not make a transition from gas to hybrid and then when the autonomy of 800 km, in winter time, switch to full electric
THE BOLT NEEDS TO COME OUT NOW. The bolt has a following larger then all other EV’S (besides Tesla). Mary is messing up not bring the bolt out now to really increase GM’s EV portfolio and GM’s EV adoption. Besides me, I know many Bolt owners that are ready to replace there aging Bolt and have been waiting for the new Bolt that don’t want the Equinox. Hardly any changes need to be made to the present Bolt beside it should be 3 inch wider, 4 or 5 inches longer ( all in the cargo area ), needs to have 300 miles or more of range and needs to charge at 150kw or faster and have a much flatter charging curve then the Equinox (it charges like dog crap). Put that car out right now at a low but fair price and you save GM’s EV adoption and sell a ton of cars….. Also this will put lots of good used bolts on the market to be sold at a good price to the next generation of EV drivers.
This will only work if they have the features available in a Premier model such as the one in the 23 EUV Premier. Even then, I might hold out for Car Play.
The Bolt was the only EV that made sense in the real world.
I love my 2024 Lyriq.
I’m hoping I can replace my 2023 Camaro SS with an electric Camaro convertible.
After over one year of enjoying all the benefits of EV I’m ready for a sporty fun convertible EV. Looking forward to the Dodge Charger EV, however it isn’t a convertible.
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1. They must have at least 4 more EV sedan’s. 2 for Buick and 2 for Chevy. Malibu? Regal?
2. A truly small city vehicle. These tend to be hatches for the size and versatility and parking.
3. A truly small sized truck. Think the 80/90’s S10 size. Offer in reg cab and ext cab only.
4. A mini-van. One that doesn’t look so stupid like the Chinese Buick van.
Jumping directly from ICE to EV is too large a jump. A more rational approach is to develop hybrids like the Toyota Prius and Prius Prime, which have combined MPGs of 57 and 127, respectively. Homeowners are probably the only ones who can regularly plug in overnight, so base Prius-like automobiles are currently best for the masses. Using hybrids in the interim allows time to improve the EV charging infrastructure. EVs are great for USPS, FedEx, UPS, Amazon, and any business that can charge overnight with sufficient battery capacity.
When the EV mandates and subsidies go away, likely very soon, any large investment in EVs by manufactures will not likely show good returns. The best investments will be returning to what the customers want and are willing to pay for. Speaking for myself, I will no longer pay 40-50K for cheap looking interior with black carpet. If I want cheap looking interior, I can get that for 20K. I’m currently looking at new cars, mostly GM, but other brands too and the first thing I tell the salesperson is “show me what you have in a large sedan or coupe that doesn’t have black carpet”. Zilch, nothing, nada. I’m retired now and don’t put many miles on my cars and my next car will probably be a 6-10 year old low mileage S class MB or maybe even a Bentley. Real beauty and luxury made by people who knew what it took to satisfy the consumer.
Not pay 40K for a cheap interior but are looking for a low mileage S-class or Bentley???? So your looking to spend 60+ on a decade old car???? Why not just buy a new caddy and drop it off at a custom interior shop? Be same price but better quality over used German junk.
If you can’t afford a new Bentley you can’t afford a used one. Good luck on finding parts.
I would like a small electric car of the size of a MINI or the discontinued BMW i3. This car would have range of at least 250 miles and must have unique design appeal and be relatively affordable. There is nothing on the US market like this currently, and I believe there would be a market for it.
I would ask for a big Buick wagon like they’ve already designed for China (the Electra LT Concept), but as an ICE model. Don’t be afraid of incorporating well-known Buick design cues. Let only Buick have this. Chevrolet has enough models.
My 2018 Buick Regal TourX wagon is one of the best cars I have ever owned……..bring back that size and quality in a sedan and wagon for Buick and Chevrolet….ICE.
I would love to see a plug-in hybrid compact pickup truck regular cab and a 6-foot box that could get 45 mpg and had an all-electric range of 30-40 miles. If I had to go all electric, then a compact electric mini truck like the Alpha Motors Wolf that never made it to production. I’m looking to put a 50-amp, 240V electrical circuit in my garage next year. It’d be nice to have a small pickup that I only had to fill with gas once or twice a year.
It’s too bad the regular-cab S-10 was discontinued in 2003.
Forget EV go full ahead with Hydrogen fueled vehicles.
The Whole battery – charger thing is stupid and cost to much.
There is no hydrogen infrastructure and every attempt at a hydrogen powered vehicle has been a spectacular flop. Even in Japan, where the government is pushing hydrogen hard, fuel cell vehicles are failing.
The vehicles that should be electric are the ones used commercially and can be charged daily. Utility company vehicles, delivery vehicles etc… I don’t want to spend hours on a trip recharging to make my destination. Hybird is fine, something that recharges itself. Ok with a few for the city slickers and the bougies.
A 500 mile trip would have 1 stop of about 30 minutes. Few people regularly drive farther than that in a day.
True, but when you do, it would be a pita. If you are out west you don’t always get to stop and charge at the optimal time for the vehicle. You have to take charging when you can get it rather than when you want it.
GM needs to start building cars / trucks the public wants — and FIRE the whole board and CEO for the direction they are going. My GM stock hasn’t move off its low point (except went they went bankrupt). SOCIETY and infrastructure isn’t ready for 100% EV’s, nor does the public want them It took them 10yrs to bring the new Corvette to market (2020) and 5 years later there’s still “option constraints”??? MARY, as a CEO, you have to go.
They are building vehicles the public wants. If they weren’t, they would not be the number one seller in North America, year after year.
I always find it funny when someone downvotes a post without posting anything to debate what was said. I take that to mean “what you said hurts my poor wittle feelings, but I have nothing to refute you”.
gm is making trucks people want, the only problem is; the dealerships only want customers to currently buy the trucks at dealership profit related prices instead of prices that align with customer satisfaction and the dealers are rightfully paying the price for it.
A car with a sporty design, but don’t call it a Camaro. Also a truck to compete with the Ford Maverick, either electric or plug in hybrid.
Tahoe/Yukon, but keep a similar styling to the current ones. Do not go the route of the electric Escalade. Colorado/Canyon. Bring back the Astro/Safari on the same platform as the midsize pickups.
A friggin SEDAN. 🙄
Needed GM VEV’s
Chevrolet:
Tahoe
Traverse
Malibu
Bolt
Small Pickup (S-10)
GMC:
Yukon
Acadia
Buick:
The entire lineup
Cadillac:
Smaller CUV than Optiq
CT4
CT5
CT6
A mid sized EV truck on short wheel base BT1 (from Hummer EV SUV). Using a double stacked LFP battery from the new Bolt EV and a long range version using 20 module NCMA.
Also a Tahoe EV using the exact same platform.
Proper sedan/coupe, w/awd options
Quarter ton truck, properly sized and not a phallic symbol. utilitarian and versatile that you can reach in and out of the box without having retired from the NBA