General Motors (GM) is making waves in the electric vehicle (EV) market as it unveils plans to broaden its Ultium-based EV lineup, introducing the possibility of electric coupes joining the roster. The automotive giant recently disclosed its intention to offer vehicle-to-home (V2H) technology across its entire Ultium-based EV range by the 2026 model year, and intriguingly mentioned that this feature would extend to “Ultium-based coupes.”
While GM’s video announcement opens the door to speculation, the company has yet to divulge specific details about these anticipated EV coupes. This marks the first official acknowledgement of GM’s intent to produce Ultium-based coupes, although no additional information has been provided at this time.
Two iconic nameplates immediately come to mind when discussing the potential coupes: the Chevrolet Camaro and the Corvette. While the Corvette is already set to release a “fully electric version” following the debut of the E-Ray hybrid, slated for production later this year, the nature of the EV Corvette—whether it will be a coupe or not—remains uncertain. Notably, reports emerged last year suggesting GM’s contemplation of transforming the Corvette into a standalone EV brand, which could encompass a variety of models including four-door vehicles and SUVs, with the debut anticipated in 2025.
As for the Camaro, the prospects of it evolving into an all-electric coupe seem more plausible. This assumption gains strength from GM’s statement regarding the conclusion of the pony car’s current generation in 2024, which the company emphasized as “not the final chapter for the nameplate.” The reference to “Ultium-based coupes” in GM’s announcement leads enthusiasts to hope that both the Camaro and the Corvette will undergo a transition to Ultium technology, while retaining their iconic two-door body styles.
GM’s Ultium battery and drive unit architecture has formed the foundation for an expanding lineup of electric vehicles, with a focus on SUVs and pickups until now. The introduction of coupes into the Ultium family adds a new layer of excitement to GM’s EV strategy, underscoring the company’s commitment to innovation and diversity in its electrified offerings. As the EV landscape continues to evolve, automotive enthusiasts and industry observers eagerly await further details regarding GM’s plans for these electrifying new additions to its lineup.
