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GM considers $30,000 small electric pickup truck


General Motors is reportedly considering adding a compact electric pickup to its lineup, one of a number of models that can cost less than $30,000.

That’s according to a Thursday report from auto newsclaims to have seen the pickup at GM’s “affordable EV design studio” in Warren, Michigan.

Automotive News describes the pickup as futuristic and sporty, and says it’s a two-door truck with a 4.0 to 4.5-foot wide bed and low roofline. It also says that the truck shown “could be a variant of the Chevrolet Montana or Colorado S10, both sold in Brazil.”

Michael Pevovar, the GM executive that oversees Chevrolet’s affordable EV design, told AN that this is one way to gather feedback — it’s unclear from whom, as GM has yet to release specs. potential or photo of the truck. definitely use components from the Ultium Drive series.

GM Ultium Drive Series

GM Ultium Drive Series

The report does not clarify whether the car shown on Automotive News is a prototype, a concept or merely a clay model. And although the executive is involved with the Chevy, the report highlights that GM has not attached a branding or timeline to the truck.

GM spokesman Stuart Fowle told Green Car Reports that the goal of the design-driven project is “to be a leader in addressing the need and demand for electric vehicles at lower price points and segments. different songs.”

“Our designers are exploring what’s possible and while we love the enthusiasm surrounding it, we have no further comment at this time on the details of the effort,” Fowle said. “Many options are being discussed and we’re happy to share more in the future.”

If GM moves fast, it could have America’s only inexpensive electric truck. S-10 Electric produced in 1997 and 1998 for fleets only.

Chevrolet S-10 electric pickup truck on government liquidation website

Chevrolet S-10 electric pickup truck on government liquidation website

There are currently no truly affordable electric minivans, and if there isn’t a plug-in hybrid pickup, the closest alternative is a hybrid. The Ford Maverick hybrid arrived for the 2022 model year, starting at just $21,490 and earning EPA figures of 42 mpg city, 33 highway, 37 combined. For 2023, after price increases due to strong inflation, the base Maverick Hybrid XL starts at $23,690. Beyond that, no compact pickup truck earns mileage even near 30 mpg combined.

However, there are a few potential alternatives. the beginning Canoo teased an affordable pickup version of its quirky electric truck family. And after the first year of production, there’s still a distant possibility that Ohio’s Lordstown Motors could move some Durability of electric pickup trucks production for a consumer version.

Ford released the fleet-focused F-150 Lightning Pro for $41,669, including destination, in the spring of 2022, but later that year, the price of that version of Lightning went up 40%, to $57,869. GM said that Chevy Silverado EV there will eventually be a $39,900 version.

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