Last week, General Motors announced plans to expand its vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional charging. At the same time, the company snuck in a quick nod at releasing an all-new electric car.
GM used a short video to announce plans to extend its catalog of V2H Ultium-powered cars by 2026. The video focused on GM’s existing electric vehicle (EV) roster, primarily SUVs and trucks.
As of now, a few V2H-compatible EVs range from the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, and 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST to the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, the 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, and even the upcoming luxurious Cadillac Escalade IQ.
Other Ultium-based models on the way include the 2024 GMC Hummer EV Pickup and SUV and the bespoke, ultra-luxury 2024 Cadillac Celestiq sedan. A coupe is one of the few body styles missing from this electrified lineup.
So what gave the hint? It would be the hard-to-miss end title card that read, “New Ultium-Based Coupes.”
Which Coupe(s) Will Be Renewed as an EV?
The question lies in what coupe General Motors will now renew (or debut) as an all-electric vehicle. It might signal the rebirth of the Camaro after this current generation is retired following the 2024 model year.
Earlier this year, a spokesperson told us, “While we are not announcing an immediate successor today, rest assured; this is not the end of Camaro’s story.”
This would not be the first time the Camaro was brought back from beyond. The muscle car had been put to rest previously in 2002 but resurrected in 2010. It could make another comeback in future years.
With the plural word choice of “Coupes,” there is also a chance of an all-electric Corvette following the release of the hybrid Corvette E-Ray. At this point, spectators are merely making their best guesses. Nonetheless, a new, sporty electric vehicle for GM’s catalog is a step closer to becoming a reality.
