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GM Unveils All-Electric Chevrolet Corvette Concept in England
DETROIT — General Motors revealed a new all-electric Chevrolet Corvette concept car on Monday during the inaugural opening of its design studio in England. The concept car showcases a sleek, aerodynamic exterior, aiming to redefine the traditional Corvette aesthetic, while incorporating nostalgic elements such as the split-window design echoing the iconic 1963 Sting Ray model.
GM announced that this concept vehicle represents a “design study” and is not intended for immediate production. This unveiling highlights the automaker’s commitment to expanding its presence in Europe as it prepares to launch Corvette sales and scale its Cadillac electric vehicle business within the region.
The introduction of the Corvette concept comes at a challenging time for the automotive industry, marked by uncertainty in U.S. and European markets. GM’s reentry into Europe follows the sale of its Opel division in 2017, which is now part of the Stellantis group.
“Concept vehicles allow us to gauge customer interest and showcase future technologies,” a GM spokesperson stated regarding the new Corvette project. The all-electric Corvette and the new U.K. design center opening exemplify GM’s efforts to align its brand with evolving consumer preferences toward electric vehicles.
GM confirmed that the U.K. concept is part of a broad global design initiative that involves multiple studios worldwide. Additional Corvette concepts are slated for release throughout 2025, with design facilities located near Detroit, Los Angeles, Shanghai, and Seoul, South Korea.
In 2022, the company announced plans to produce an all-electric model amid its goal to exclusively offer electric vehicles by 2035; however, it currently lacks a fully electric car in its lineup. GM continues to offer a hybrid variant but remains cautious about the rollout of its Corvette EV. A GM representative declined to comment on the timeline for introducing the electric Corvette amid the slower-than-expected adoption rates of electric vehicles.
