General Motors is reportedly developing a next-generation battery-electric vehicle platform, internally known as BEV-N, that could replace the company’s current BEV3 architecture later this decade.
The new platform is expected to enter production in late 2028 or early 2029 and will serve as the foundation for future generations of General Motors electric vehicles.
Successor to the BEV3 Platform
Introduced in 2022, the BEV3 platform has become General Motors’ primary electric vehicle architecture, underpinning a wide range of models across the company’s brands.
The first production vehicle built on the platform was the Cadillac Lyriq, followed by models including the Chevrolet Equinox EV, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Cadillac Optiq, Cadillac Vistiq and Cadillac Celestiq.
Outside North America, the architecture has also supported vehicles such as the Buick Electra E4 and the now-discontinued Buick Electra E5, along with the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX developed through General Motors’ partnership with Honda.
First Models Expected Later This Decade
According to the report, the next-generation Chevrolet Equinox EV is expected to become the first production vehicle based on the BEV-N platform, with a redesigned Chevrolet Blazer EV expected to follow.
General Motors has not publicly confirmed the existence of the platform or disclosed technical details regarding battery technology, vehicle architecture, manufacturing plans or production timing.
Future Electric Vehicle Strategy
If the reported timeline proves accurate, BEV-N would become the company’s next-generation electric vehicle platform, replacing the skateboard-style BEV3 architecture that currently underpins much of General Motors’ global EV portfolio.
The platform is expected to support future electric vehicles across Chevrolet, Cadillac and potentially other General Motors brands as the company continues expanding its battery-electric lineup.
Further information regarding the BEV-N platform is expected to be announced by General Motors at a later date.
Source: EVMagz