Chevrolet is set to be the leading brand for electric vehicles (EVs) among mass-market brands. They have a lineup of upcoming models including the next-gen Volt, the compact Equinox EV, the Blazer EV priced at $57k, and the upcoming Chevy Silverado EV. Meanwhile, Cadillac will also play a significant role in the EV market with models such as Optiq, Lyriq, Vistiq, Escalade IQ, and the flagship Celestiq.
However, there is a major issue. Every model is facing delays and is plagued with problems, particularly related to the software capabilities of the BEV3 platform and Ultium technology integration. Therefore, it came as no surprise when GM’s Mary Barra announced that the leading Detroit automaker is reversing its decision to discontinue plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Hybrids continue to thrive even in the era of Tesla’s EV revolution. Toyota is a prime example of this, as they have not fully embraced the zero-emissions race. Interestingly, while it initially seemed like Toyota was making a mistake by not jumping on the EV bandwagon, 2023 proved otherwise as the Japanese automaker maintained its position as the global sales leader. However, in the American market, GM may face a tougher challenge from Toyota in 2024.
Therefore, it is not surprising that GM is exploring alternative options to bridge the gap between traditional internal combustion engines (ICE) and EVs. It will take some time before the giant Detroit automaker fully transitions to plug-in hybrids or develops entirely new models or adapts existing ones for PHEV electrification.
Meanwhile, in the world of digital car content creators, time constraints are not an issue. One example is Vince Burlapp, a prolific virtual artist known as vburlapp on social media or burlappcar.com. He loves to imagine the latest models across the diverse automotive industry. Upon hearing about GM’s decision to bring back the PHEV strategy, he immediately resurrected the popular Volt nameplate.
Burlapp’s vision for the third generation of the Volt is a plug-in hybrid five-door liftback with mostly the same features, but with a quick design update to align with the trends of the mid-2020s. However, he didn’t stop there. He went on to create an entire Volt family, including never-before-seen hatchback and SUV body styles. These compact and charming models are sure to capture attention in the market.
According to the Source autoevolution.com