General Motors (GM) plans to reintroduce plug-in hybrid models to the U.S. market in 2027, coinciding with the implementation of new federal vehicle emissions regulations. The move comes as GM aims to meet the average fuel efficiency requirements set by the Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, which will require manufacturers to achieve an average fuel economy of 58 miles per gallon per vehicle by 2032. While GM continues to focus on its all-electric vehicle plans, the reintroduction of plug-in hybrids is seen as a strategy to meet regulatory requirements and offer consumers more options.
The last plug-in hybrid model sold by GM in North America was the Chevrolet Volt, which was retired in 2019. GM currently sells plug-in hybrids in China and may consider bringing rebranded or slightly reengineered versions of these models to the U.S. market. GM CEO Mary Barra confirmed the company's intention to reintroduce plug-in hybrids in a recent interview [f8bb2125].
GM's decision to reintroduce plug-in hybrids aligns with its broader efforts to meet sustainability goals and comply with new federal vehicle emissions regulations. By offering plug-in hybrids alongside its all-electric vehicle lineup, GM aims to provide consumers with a wider range of options while working towards achieving the average fuel efficiency requirements. This move reflects GM's commitment to transitioning to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.