Chevrolet Corvette SUV EV Under Consideration With AWD

First things first, skip the video to the 18:03 mark when Michael Simcoe starts talking. The vice president of global design can be seen walking in front of the 2023 GMC Hummer EV SUV at the 18:55 mark, and right next to the upcoming model, the Corvette SUV can be seen in the background.

Mike highlights “three main architectural configurations” that will be used across Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac. About the Golden Bowtie, the VP of design has confirmed “full-size pickup trucks, compact crossovers, and even high-performance vehicles.” In addition to the Corvette SUV, the Detroit-based automaker has also teased the silhouette of the Camaro EV.

In terms of exterior design, it’s pretty hard to tell what the high-riding ‘Vette has to offer, with the notable exception of C8-styled headlights and a sharp-looking hood. From the side profile, I’m guessing that General Motors decided on a pillarless design with pop-out door handles like Cadillac utilizes on the Lyriq. Speaking of which, let’s talk about hardware as well.

The Lyriq and the Corvette SUV are underpinned by the BEV3 platform, which GMC also utilizes for the Hummer EV off-road pickup truck. The most serious configuration develops 1,000 horsepower from a three-motor setup, translating to a sub-3-second acceleration to 60 miles per hour (96 kph).  Of course, the ‘Vette should be lighter than the Hummer EV.

In terms of driving range, Ultium battery options have been confirmed to range from 50 to 200 kWh. In other words, the most you can expect from the next-generation of GM electric vehicles is 450 miles (724 kilometers) between charging stops. Given the footprint of the Corvette in relation to the Lyriq, around 100 kWh and 300 miles (483 kilometers) should be fair estimates.