General Motors’ investments in EV trucks and pick-up manufacturing position it to capture growth in what is a fiercely contested segment in North America.
General Motors is bringing forward upgrades to the bodyshop at Factory Zero, its EV-dedicated plant in Detroit, to meet accelerating demand for its Silverado EV pick-up truck alongside a broader expansion into both traditional pick-ups and battery-electric vehicle manufacture at other vehicle and battery factories across North America, including adding electric versions of the Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks.The company has 90,000 reservations for the Hummer EV in both pick-up and SUV body styles. In the luxury segment, GM will increase production of the Lyriq SUV while 2023 will bring two further Chevrolet EV products alongside the Silverado, namely the Blazer in the summer and Equinox by autumn.
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