The Chevy Camaro EV will bring some serious muscle: Here’s what to expect
The legend is making a comeback, but this time it may look a little different. With an electric powertrain, the Chevy Camaro is expected to pack more power than ever. Here’s what we know so far.
When will the Chevy Camaro EV launch?
Chevy hinted that the Camaro would return as an electric vehicle last year, but there has been little talk of it since then.
After launching the lower-priced Equinox EV, starting at just $35,000 late last year, Chevy quickly became the fastest-growing EV brand in the US. It’s now second in electric vehicle sales behind Tesla after surpassing Ford and Hyundai.
But that’s not stopping it from turning up the heat on its crosstown rival. According to MotorTrend, Chevy is preparing to introduce the Camaro EV, and it could go head-to-head with the Mustang Mach-E.
Like Mach-E, the electric Camaro is expected to return with a more crossover-SUV look. However, don’t count out a two-door fastback variant just yet. GM’s president Mark Reuss is pulling for the Camaro to live on as a real pony car, but with an electric powertrain.
Reuss also hinted at an affordable version, starting at around $35,000. A Car and Driver article from December 2022 claimed the iconic nameplate could even receive its own sub-brand, including a 2+2 coupe, a convertible, as well as two- and four-door SUV models.
Although it has yet to be confirmed, the Camaro EV will likely ride on GM’s Ultium Platform, the same one powering Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac’s current electric vehicles.
As such, base models are expected to use the same 85 kWh battery as the Chevy Blazer EV, which provides an EPA range of 279 miles. More expensive trims could be offered with the 102 kWh battery, unlocking EPA-est range of 334 miles.
At the other end, a high-performance Chevy Camaro EV “SS” is expected to join the lineup, utilizing the same dual-motor AWD powertrain as the Blazer EV SS (see our review of it).
With 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque, the 2025 Blazer EV SS is the quickest SS model Chevy has ever built, with a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.4 seconds.
The sports car could even receive an extreme performance variant, borrowing the GMC Hummer EV’s tri-motor, 1,000 hp setup. That much power should be enough to earn a ZL1 trim.
The Chevy Camaro EV is expected to go on sale in the fall of 2026 as a 2027 model year vehicle. Prices and final specifications will be revealed closer to launch, but expect the vehicle to arrive with trims in the $36,000 to $65,500 range.
Would you buy the electric Camaro for just over $35,000? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
For now, Chevy is crushing it in the US electric vehicle market. The Equinox EV, or “America’s most affordable 315+ mile range EV,” just had its best sales month ever in July. It was also the best sales month for any electric car in the US outside of Tesla.
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Florida’s State Parks are stepping up their environmental and operational game, introducing a large fleet of powerful electric bikes to support park ranger patrols.
The Florida State Parks Foundation, under its sustainability-focused Greener Initiative, recently announced the expansion of e‑bike units across the state’s parks system. The fleet of Velotric Nomad e-bikes, each equipped with 750‑watt motors and with a claimed 65‑mile range, can offer a substantial 500‑lb payload capacity. They also feature 4″ wide fat tires optimized for riding on rough paths or off-road trails, making them ideal for park ranger patrols.
These e‑bikes are now being distributed to multiple locations throughout Florida, including Fort Clinch, Olustee Battlefield Historic, Rainbow Springs, Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center, and Suwannee River State Park.
According to Julia Gill Woodward, CEO of the Foundation, the overwhelming success of the first wave of e‑bikes prompted swift expansion. “The Greener Initiative has done incredible things to reduce our environmental footprint,” she noted, adding that it’s “even more amazing when Greener projects align with resources that support our rangers.”
These additions bring the statewide fleet to 50 e‑bikes, funded via sales from the “Explore Our State Parks” specialty license plate. Starting in 2023, the Greener Initiative has rolled out a variety of efforts to make Florida’s parks cleaner and more efficient, including slashing emissions, cutting down on waste, lowering energy consumption, and enhancing the overall experience for visitors.
Electrek’s Take
I love this, and it’s a great example of how e-bikes are perfect for so many different patrol uses among park rangers, police officers, security companies, and other types of official fleet usage.
We’re seeing this more and more, and the reason is obvious: It works. E-bikes are a lot cheaper than alternatives like UTVs, golf carts, or “real” vehicles like cars and trucks. They require significantly less maintenance, and they’re a lot more fun too.
I just hope they mount some extra water bottle holders. I often ride in Florida, and in the summer, I can drink a gallon a day… on an electric bike!
Via: WCJB
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Lucid’s most adventurous vehicle has just arrived. The Lucid Gravity can drive 450 miles on a single charge, comfortably fits seven, and is faster than the average sports car. Lucid promises the new X concept takes the electric family hauler to a new level.
Meet the Lucid Gravity X adventure-ready EV SUV
Lucid has been hyping the new model as “a bold new concept of electric exploration,” describing it as its most adventurous vehicle to date.
At Monterey Car Week on Friday, we finally got our first look at Lucid’s stunning new Gravity X concept. Based on the Lucid Gravity Grand Touring, which features an impressive up to 450 miles of EPA-estimated range, AWD, and a 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 3.4 secs, the X is designed to take you even further.
As Lucid put it, the X “advances this exceptional foundation, exploring what it would be like to push the limits further.
The concept features a new look, lifted ride height, and added off-road elements for all on and off-road adventures. Lucid fine-tuned the front and rear ends to improve approach and departure angles. It also slapped all-terrain tires, protective skid plates, and tow hooks on it, just in case.
Like we first saw in the teaser, the X concept is equipped with an integrated crossbar with LED lights and a roof box.
Lucid says every detail on the new concept was intentional, from the Astral Drift satin paint to the topographical references to Big Spur and Death Valley on the hood.
The interior features upgrades, including premium leather seats, high-performance floor mats, and a microsuede steering wheel.
According to Lucid, the Gravity X, pronounced Gravity Cross, is “ready to go anywhere. Take on everything. And compromise nothing.”
Although it’s just a concept for now, the X gives us a glimpse into a future off-road Gravity trim. As we mentioned earlier this week, Lucid could be preparing to introduce a rugged new variant to compete with Rivian’s California Dune Edition R1S and R1T models.
What do you think of the rugged Gravity X Concept? Should Lucid bring it to life? It wouldn’t be surprising to see a new variant hit the market soon.
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This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Heybike, the Priority Skyline launch, Segway’s new 50 MPH electric scooter, a Bafang hub motor with automatic shifting, and more.
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