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General Motors commits to 30 new all-electric models by 2030

General Motors will launch 30 all-new electric vehicle models by the end of the decade, with the Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet and Buick marques all confirmed to take part in the range expansion.


The manufacturing conglomerate – which was, until last week, working with the Trump administration to roll back a spate of environmental protections in the United States – says it now intends to invest $27 billion into its zero-emission development program.

In a recent public statement Chairman and CEO, Mary Barra, acknowledged the scientific consensus on climate change, and affirmed the brand’s commitment to “[being] part of the solution”.

 

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Above: GM's modular Ultium platform will likely underpin the vast majority of the brand's upcoming electrified models. 

An official development timeline suggests that 40 per cent of the company’s US models will be electrified by the end of 2025.

Last month the GMC Hummer EV was launched to much fanfare, with reservations on the first batch of cars reportedly filling up in 10 minutes.

The Cadillac LYRIQ SUV is expected to be the next electric GM model to launch, and is slated for arrival in the first quarter of 2022.

William Davis

William Davis has written for Drive since July 2020, covering news and current affairs in the automotive industry. He has maintained a primary focus on industry trends, autonomous technology, electric vehicle regulations, and local environmental policy. As the newest addition to the Drive team, William was brought onboard for his attention to detail, writing skills, and strong work ethic. Despite writing for a diverse range of outlets – including the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report, and Property Observer – since completing his media degree at Macquarie University, William has always had a passion for cars.

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