Common Motors introduced not too long ago that throughout the second half of 2023, it is going to start manufacturing of a number of new all-electric autos based mostly on the all-new Ultium platform.
The corporate already produces the Cadillac Lyriq, GMC Hummer EV Pickup/SUV and BrightDrop Zevo 600, however the quantity stays comparatively low (see Q2 2023 gross sales outcomes) and even GM CFO Paul Jacobson admitted that the ramp-up is experiencing difficulties. By the best way, the present best-selling battery electrical car (BEV) duo of the Chevrolet Bolt EV/Bolt EUV will retire on the finish of the yr (in December, as a substitute of November, in line with the most recent information).
Nonetheless, GM intends to considerably broaden its BEV lineup this yr with six new autos, together with two variations of the Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Equinox EV, BrightDrop Zevo 400 van, and Cadillac Celestiq.
Goal manufacturing begin:
Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck: Q3’2023″Manufacturing underway, deliveries start to industrial prospects quickly” Chevrolet Blazer EV: Q3’2023 Chevrolet Equinox EV: This fall’2023 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST First Version: This fall’2023 BrightDrop Zevo 400: This fall’2023 Cadillac Celestiq: This fall’2023
The up to date timeline is barely delayed in comparison with the preliminary plan (for instance, the all-electric Silverado was anticipated within the Spring), however evidently the electrification is steadily progressing at a number of GM crops (in the USA, Canada, and Mexico).
We now surprise what the gross sales quantity might be. A four-digit (nonetheless) or perhaps a five-digit quantity per quarter for the very first time in Q3 or This fall, maybe?
The amount should comply with the mannequin enlargement and attain some critical numbers as rapidly as doable if GM desires to revenue from its large investments not solely in new fashions but additionally in battery crops and different factories associated to electrification.
The record of GM fashions consists of:
BrightDrop Zevo 400 BrightDrop Zevo 600 Cadillac Celestiq Cadillac Lyriq Cadillac Escalade IQ Chevrolet Blazer EV Chevrolet Bolt EV/Bolt EUV (manufacturing to finish in 2023) Chevrolet Equinox EV Chevrolet Silverado EV GMC Hummer EV Pickup GMC Hummer EV SUV