Our Path to an All-Electric Future
Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, Zero Congestion
GM is on its way to an all-electric future, with a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by 2025. We are aggressively going after every aspect of what it takes to put everyone in an EV because we need millions of EVs on the road to make a meaningful impact toward building a zero-emissions future. GM is positioned to design, engineer, and produce EVs for every style and price point, and we are rapidly building a competitive advantage in batteries, software, vehicle integration, manufacturing and customer experience.
Climate change is real, and we want to be part of the solution by putting everyone in an electric vehicle.
Mary Barra
Chair and CEO
Learn more about our plan to put everyone in an Electric Vehicle:
Our Ultium Batteries and Platform:
Ultium represents a milestone achievement in electrification, with battery pack costs nearly 40 percent lower than those in the Chevrolet Bolt EV. GM projects that second generation Ultium packs will cost nearly 60 percent less than the batteries used today. Its versatile platform provides the building blocks for everything from mass market to high performance vehicles – all from a single, common cell in most markets and set of interchangeable propulsion components. Ultium battery cells will be manufactured in Lordstown, Ohio as part of our joint venture with LG Energy Solution.
From one modular architecture we can make vehicles ranging from cars to crossovers to full-size trucks – and even self-driving vehicles. It’s flexible enough that our coming electric vehicles could:
Enable a GM-estimated electric range up to 300+1 miles on a full charge.
Go 0-60 mph2 ranging from 3 to 8.5 seconds.
Have battery options from 50 to more than 200 kWh.
Have FWD, RWD, AWD or performance AWD configurations and can run from 235 to 1000 horsepower.
1GM estimated. Actual range will vary based on several factors, including temperature, terrain, battery age, loading, use and maintenance.
2GM estimated. Based on initial vehicle movement.
EV Products:
EVs allow for significant physical constraints associated with conventional vehicles – no gas tanks, engines, radiators or exhaust pipes. Battery packs can be arranged differently for each vehicle to optimize height and width for aesthetics, comfort, drive feel or more storage.
EV Charging:
GM’s holistic approach targets charging capability at home and at work, enhancing the public infrastructure, and is aimed at a seamless, convenient and economical changeover to electrified transportation for our customers. We also support a grid that uses renewable energy sources, to make the entire EV charging process sustainable from the start.
From the GM Newsroom
EV Investment:
Between 2020 and 2025, GM will invest $35 billion in EV and AV product development spending, exceeding GM’s gas and diesel investment. The investments will create thousands of new, good-paying U.S. jobs. This includes plans to make our Factory ZERO and Spring Hill, Tennessee assembly plants dedicated to electric vehicle production.
From the GM Newsroom
Our EV Program Quick Facts:
Battery Facts:
- Ultium Cells LLC, our joint venture with LG Energy Solution to develop and mass produce battery cells, is expected to help bring EVs closer to price-parity with gas-powered vehicles.
- GM is projecting that its next generation Ultium packs will cost 60 percent less than batteries in use today with twice the energy density expected.
- Our ability to stack batteries vertically is unique in the industry and it allows for a flat cabin floor and more interior room than comparable EVs that use cylindrical battery packs.
- Our Ultium battery cells feature a state-of-the-art Nickel Cobalt Manganese Aluminum (NCMA) chemistry, which was designed to reduce the cobalt content in our batteries by more than 70 percent.
- We have enabled the reuse or recycling of 100 percent of returned batteries, and we will keep doing so.
- Ultium Cells LLC is collaborating with Li-Cycle to aim to recycle up to 100 percent of the material scrap from Ultium battery cell manufacturing.
- We apply a comprehensive battery and high-voltage safety strategy and development process to every EV we make, supported by a dedicated high-voltage battery safety team.
Product Facts:
- By the end of 2025, we will launch 30 EVs globally, and more than two-thirds will be available in North America. Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet and Buick will all be represented, with EVs at all price points for families, work, adventure and performance.
- By mid-decade, we intend to sell a million EVs per year in our two largest markets – in North America, and with our joint venture partners in China.
- Chevrolet expanded its electric vehicle portfolio with the introduction of the new, all-electric 2022 Bolt EUV, alongside the redesigned 2022 Bolt EV.
- The Bolt EV has led the charge in putting more drivers in electric vehicles. Since its market introduction in 2017, global sales have topped 100,000 and it has generated some of the best satisfaction and loyalty ratings in the industry. In the U.S., three-quarters of Bolt EV buyers are new to GM.
- The Chevrolet Bolt EUV will be the first non-Cadillac to offer Super Cruise4 driver assistance technology.
- The Chevrolet Silverado electric full-size pickup5 will be designed from the ground up to be an EV, harnessing the best of the Ultium Platform and Silverado’s proven capability.
- The GMC HUMMER EV Pickup6 and GMC HUMMER SUV will offer an exceptional balance of zero-emissions on-road driving performance and off-road capability, enhanced by a unique structure that allows for a signature open-air experience.
- Cadillac will be the first GM brand to market with an SUV, the Cadillac LYRIQ7, built on the revolutionary Ultium platform. LYRIQ represents the future of Cadillac and elevates the iconic brand through superior technology, premium craftmanship and dedication to delivering exceptional performance.
- The Cruise Origin was unveiled in January 2020. The Cruise Origin is a purpose-built, all-electric, and shared self-driving vehicle, and is a result of the collaboration between GM, Cruise and Honda. The Cruise Origin will be built at Factory ZERO8 and be powered by the Ultium platform.
- We recently unveiled BrightDrop, a new business that aims to electrify and improve the delivery of goods and services by offering an ecosystem of electric first-to-last-mile products, software and services to help empower delivery and logistics companies to move goods more efficiently.
Charging Facts:
- GM’s Ultium Charge 3601 is a holistic charging approach that will integrate charging networks, GM vehicle mobile apps2 and other products and services to simplify the overall charging experience for GM electric vehicle owners.
- Through collaborations with seven major charging networks, customers will be able to access nearly 60,000 plugs across the U.S. and Canada from their GM vehicle’s mobile app in the Energy Assist feature.
- We’re working alongside EVgo to build more than 2,700 fast charging stations by the end of 2025, tripling the size of the United States’ largest public fast charging network. Approximately 500 fast charging stalls to go live by the end of 2021.
- EVgo chargers, enabled by the collaboration with GM, will be powered by 100 percent renewable energy, aligning with our passion and commitment to sustainability both inside and outside our walls.
- In August 2019, we announced a collaboration with Qmerit, which manages a nationwide network of certified EV charger installers, simplifying the home charging experience. Chevrolet will cover standard installation of Level 2 charging outlet for eligible customers who purchase or lease a 2022 Bolt EUV or Bolt EV3, helping even more people experience how easy it is to live electric. In collaboration with Qmerit, the offer gives customers access to faster charging right where they want it – at home – and with the new available Dual Level Charge Cord standard on the MY22 Bolt EUV and available on 2022 Bolt EV3.
- We are adding 3,500 new EV charging plugs to our facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada, planning to eventually triple the amount of charging locations we currently provide.
Investment Facts:
- GM will invest $35 billion globally in EV and AVs through 2025.
- $2.3 billion invested in a Lordstown, Ohio plant to mass-produce Ultium battery cells9 through the formation of Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture with LG Energy Solution. The plant will create more than 1,100 new jobs.
- $2.3 billion invested in a Spring Hill, Tennessee facility through Ultium Cells LLC, to build its second battery cell manufacturing plant in the U.S. The plant will create 1,300 new jobs.
- $2.2 billion to retool Factory ZERO, formerly Detroit-Hamtramck. Factory ZERO is our first plant that is 100 percent devoted to EVs and once fully operational, it will create more than 2,200 jobs.
- $2 billion invested in the Spring Hill, Tennessee assembly plant in October 2020 to begin its transition to become our third vehicle manufacturing site to produce electric vehicles. The plant supports 3,200 jobs.
- $402 million invested in the Orion Township, Michigan assembly plant to produce the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV, bringing 400 new jobs. In total, the plant supports 1,100 jobs.
- $40M investment in Pontiac Stamping for the installation of Flexible Fabrication manufacturing to support future electric vehicles and various product applications.
- $28 million invested to expand GM’s battery testing lab in Warren, Michigan. It is the largest, most advanced battery test lab in America for over a decade.
- Ultium 360 is pre-production and is subject to change. Actual features, product integrations and product limitations may vary.
- Available on select Apple and Android devices. Service availability, features and functionality vary by vehicle, device and the plan you are enrolled in. Terms apply. Device data connection required. See onstar.com for details and limitations. For details on the Energy Assist feature see chevrolet.com.
- A standalone charging station is not required.
- Even while using the Super Cruise driver assistance feature, always pay attention while driving and do not use a hand-held device. Visit cadillacsupercruise.com for compatible highways and more information. Requires properly equipped vehicle, active Super Cruise subscription, working electrical system, cell reception, and GPS signal.
- Silverado availability will be announced at a later date.
- GMC Hummer EV Pickup initial availability fall of 2021, SUV in early 2023.
- Cadillac LYRIQ initial availability first half of 2022.
- Built from globally sourced parts.