GM.US plans to increase production of electric pickups and SUVs by more than six-fold this year

Zhitong Finance APP learned that General Motors (GM. US) plans to increase production of electric pickups and electric Cadillac SUVs by more than six-fold this year.

GM CEO Mary Barra told investors last week that the company intends to accelerate production of electric vehicles, with the goal of delivering 400,000 electric vehicles in North America between 2022 and 2023. But she didn't specify how quickly production will grow.

It is reported that relevant information shows that GM intends to produce a total of 46,000 electric pickup trucks and an electric Cadillac SUV this year, higher than the previous plan of 7,000 vehicles. Sources say GM plans to produce 25,000 Cadillac LYRIQ electric SUVs this year, up from 3,200 previously planned. In addition, GM plans to produce 21,000 Hummer electric trucks in Detroit-based Factory Zero this year, compared to 3,800. Barra said last week that GM had received nearly 59,000 orders for GM Hummer electric pickups and SUVs.

In addition, GM is expected to resume production of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle. Previously, Bolt's production line had been discontinued, mainly due to GM's need to recall the model and replace the model's batteries.

GM said in a statement on Tuesday: "As we said, we have announced investments in battery and assembly capacity, and by the end of 2025, we will have more than 1 million electric vehicles in North America." "While our existing team is working to accelerate the rollout of electric vehicles, we aim to deliver 400,000 electric vehicles in North America between 2022 and 2023."