Chevrolet and GMC will be the last of General Motors' brands to go fully electric, but they'll make a statement with the Ultium-powered EVs they plan to bring to the market first.
The Chevy Silverado EV and Corvette hybrid along with the GMC Sierra EV and Hummer EV SUV are expected to launch next year. GMC began selling the Hummer pickup at the end of last year.
After launching the Sierra EV and Hummers, forecasters expect GMC to focus on internal combustion vehicles over the next few years. The brand has invested in new high-end trims — Denali Ultimate and AT4X — along with the existing Denali and AT4 subbrands, to boost profit margins that help fund the EV transition.
Chevy's EV cadence will speed up sooner, but all of its large nameplates will continue to offer gasoline powertrains through 2026.
"We're now coming to market with an EV onslaught that compliments some really fantastic ICE portfolio today and will continue to invest in the portfolio for years to come," said Steve Majoros, vice president of Chevy marketing.
The brand plans to launch the Blazer EV and Equinox EV crossovers next year and will discontinue the Bolt EV and EUV powered by previous-generation batteries in 2023 and 2024. The Bolts likely will be replaced by similar-sized, Ultium-powered EVs. GM and Honda Motor Co. partnered to co-develop a line of affordable crossovers starting in 2027.
Silverado EV: The work version of the pickup is scheduled to go on sale in spring 2023, followed by the retail RST trim in the fall. The Silverado EV will have more than 400 miles of driving range, Super Cruise driver-assist technology and a tow rating of up to 10,000 pounds.
The work truck starts $41,595 including shipping. The RST trim will start at $106,695. After production begins, Chevy plans to reveal a full portfolio with trims ranging from about $50,000 to $80,000.
Expect a freshening of the Silverado EV in 2027.
Sierra EV: The Sierra EV, built at Factory Zero and Orion Assembly in Michigan, likely will go on sale in the second half of 2023. GMC plans to reveal the pickup this year.
Hummer EV SUT: After starting deliveries of Edition 1 in late 2021, GMC will introduce lower trims of the Hummer pickup through spring 2024 before a minor freshening in 2026.
Colorado EV/Canyon EV: Expect electric versions of GM's midsize pickups in 2026, built at Orion Assembly in Michigan. They will sell alongside the gasoline-powered models.
Tahoe/Yukon EV: Electric versions of the full-size SUVs are expected to go on sale in 2026. They will sell alongside the gasoline-powered models.
Hummer EV SUV: Edition 1 of the Hummer SUV is slated to launch early next year. Lower trim levels will continue to roll out through spring 2024. Expect a minor refresh in 2026.
Express EV/Savana EV: GM is expected to introduce electric versions of its Chevy and GMC commercial vans in 2026. They will likely be built in Wentzville, Mo. GMC plans to add two vehicles to its commercial portfolio: a full-sized battery electric cargo van and a medium-duty truck powered by Ultium batteries and Hydrotec hydrogen fuel-cell technology.
Blazer EV: Chevy plans to launch the electric Blazer in summer 2023. It will be built at Ramos Arizpe Assembly in Mexico. Chevy plans to launch the Blazer EV in a trim-by-trim cadence starting with the 2LT model priced at $47,595 including shipping. Starting prices across trim levels will range from $44,995 to $65,995.
Depending on the trim level, the Blazer EV has a GM-estimated range of 247 to 320 miles on a full charge.
Equinox EV: The electric Equinox will launch next fall at a starting price of around $30,000, on GM's Ultium battery platform. It will be built at Ramos Arizpe Assembly in Mexico.
Corvette EV: Forecasters expect an electric version of the sports car in 2025 along with at least one Corvette crossover around 2025. The EVs will be built at GM's Lansing Grand River Assembly in Michigan.
Bolt EV/EUV: Production of the Bolt EV and EUV, on GM's previous-generation battery platform, is slated to end late next year and in 2024, respectively, before GM retools Orion Assembly to build electric pickups in 2024. Chevy reduced the price of the Bolts by about $6,000 for the 2023 model year. Similar-sized and priced electric crossovers are expected to replace the Bolts later this decade. GM and Honda are working together to build a variety of electric crossovers starting in 2027.
Corvette hybrid: The Corvette hybrid is scheduled to launch late next year. It marks the first additional vehicle in Chevy's new family of Corvettes. It will be built at Bowling Green Assembly in Kentucky, alongside the gasoline-powered Corvette.
Silverado/Sierra: The light-duty versions of the pickups will be redesigned in 2027. A freshening of the heavy-duty versions is expected in late 2022, followed by a redesign in 2027.
Express/Savana: The vans are expected to be discontinued in 2026 to make room for EV replacements.
Colorado/Canyon: The compact pickups will be freshened early next year. The next-generation Colorado and Canyon will not have a diesel or V-6 option. They will have gasoline-fueled turbo four-cylinder engines. The freshened Canyon will be the second vehicle in GMC's lineup to offer an AT4X off-road performance trim.
Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon/Yukon XL: The full-size SUVs will likely be freshened in 2024 before a redesign in 2027.
Traverse: The Traverse crossover will be redesigned next year.
Acadia: The Acadia will be redesigned in 2024 and move to a larger platform at Lansing Delta Township Assembly in Michigan from Spring Hill, Tenn. It will be the same size as the Traverse and Buick Enclave.
Blazer: Blazer production could end in 2025. The gasoline-powered model was freshened this year with new styling and infotainment.
Equinox/Terrain: The crossovers will be redesigned in 2024, after the Equinox EV goes on sale. Their styling will resemble upcoming EVs, such as the Equinox EV and Blazer EV.
Trailblazer: Expect a Trailblazer face-lift next year ahead of a redesign in 2026.
Trax: The Trax will be redesigned in early 2023.
Corvette: Expect a freshening of the gasoline-powered midengine Corvette in 2025.
Camaro: Camaro production is expected to end in 2025. An electric Camaro is not part of Chevy's plan, but a similar-sized EV is expected to be built at Lansing Grand River Assembly in 2026.
Malibu: Production of the Malibu is expected to end in early 2026 after completion of the 2025 model year.
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