head said General Motors CorporationMark Royce said the company will launch an “electrified” version of the Chevrolet Corvette next year, followed by an all-electric version of the popular sports car shortly therefollowing.
Royce did not confirm when the all-electric Corvette will appear, but he confirmed that it will come quickly to the market. The automaker plans to continue selling gasoline-powered versions in the meantime, according to what he mentioned to CNBC and seen by Al Arabiya.net.
“The car will add to the impressive performance that Chevrolet and Corvette have been known for for many years with its internal combustion engine,” said Royce.
The electric Corvette is likely to create as much excitement and controversy as Ford’s decision to launch an electric Mustang. The Corvette has long been associated with impressive power and a roaring exhaust, versus a silent electric version that may upset some long-time fans, but GM appears confident it can still win over new customers.
Perhaps Royce meant the hybrid car when he said that the “electrified” version of the “Corvette would be launched next year,” or perhaps even the hybrid equipped with a rechargeable battery, as a General Motors spokesperson confirmed that the new Corvette, which will be released next year, “will not be a fully electric car.” , according to The Verge.
The Corvette will be the latest electric vehicle in Chevrolet’s lineup, as General Motors announced last year that it would launch electric versions of the Equinox and Blazer SUVs.
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And with the arrival of electrified Silverados, Equinoxes, Blazers and Corvettes, this will put Chevrolet at the forefront of General Motors’ $35 billion plan to fully convert to electric vehicles by 2040. In addition, the company produces electric Chevrolet Bolt, electric Hummer, and other cars.
