CHEVY DITCHES THE BOLT EV, GMC HUMMER EV OMEGA EDITION, AMERICANS WANT 300 MILES OF RANGE, AND MORE

EV Channels Review

This episode of the EV Resource podcast covers a range of significant EV news. A key highlight is the upcoming GMC Hummer EV Omega Edition, a special, high-performance variant with a matte blue finish and a starting price of $140,000 for the SUV and $150,000 for the pickup. The reviewer expresses a strong negative opinion on the Hummer EV, calling it "egregious and obnoxious" and a "staggering level of inefficiency and excessiveness," suggesting it offends the purpose of the EV transition. Other topics include Chevrolet discontinuing the Bolt EV/EUV, Lordstown Motors ending Endurance pickup production, and the use of leasing loopholes to access EV tax credits. The discussion also touches on the desire for 300 miles of range among American drivers, with the reviewer advocating for a shift in focus towards efficiency and infrastructure rather than just range figures. The potential of plug-in hybrids as a transitional solution is also explored, though with caveats about their proper usage.