GM has an electric pickup truck that is small and affordable in its plans

GM may make an electric vehicle for people who believe so GMC Hummer And Chevy Silverado These are simply too big. As Autoblog notesThe industry journal Automotive News has seen A prototype small electric pickup was made at a GM-organized shop. According to some reports, the EV could even replace hybrids. Ford Maverick It is huge with two doors, a low profile profile, and a bed measuring 4ft to 4ft. The price would be below $30,000, which is a great deal compared to the $39900 Silverado.

It’s not certain that the design will be produced, and it’s unclear which GM brand would sell the pickup if it does. Affordable EV design director Michael Pevovar told Automotive News To “get a reaction”, the company makes prototypes such as these and can either improve the result, or throw it out. GM can use another platform to expand the prototype if it is too small, but otherwise well received.

There are incentives for GM. At the moment, small pickups are very hot. Autoblog Maverick, according to the report, outsold the Expedition SUV and larger Ranger SUV last summer. Hyundai’s Santa Cruz was more of an El Camino revival that a classic truck and outperformed the Accent compact sedan and Venue mini-SUV. GM would have something to offer in this segment, and could be the only manufacturer with an all electric model.

There’s a rush for more affordable EVs. Chevy’s Own Equinox EV This is estimated to cost around $30,000 and go up over time. Tesla In the years ahead, other brands and GM are also looking for lower-priced cars. A lower-priced pickup would enable GM’s EVs access a wider audience. It also helps meet the expectations of a profitable electric division by 2025.