General Motors to introduce 20 new electric cars over the next 6 years

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General Motors to ramp up electric vehicle plans, 20 new models planned over next 6 years

General Motors is planning to roll out up to 20 all-electric vehicles over the next six years, including two new EVs in the next 18 months.

"General Motors believes in an all-electric future," said Mark Reuss, General Motors executive vice president of product development, purchasing and supply chain. "Although that future won't happen overnight, GM is committed to driving increased usage and acceptance of electric vehicles through no-compromise solutions that meet our customers' needs."

The company's all-electric Chevy Bolt went on sale earlier this year in California and select markets and has recently begun nationwide sales. With a starting price of $36,620 before a $7,500 federal tax credit, the Bolt has been hailed by GM as the car that will show mass-market buyers are ready to go all-electric.

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I had the chance to drive Chevy Volt recently. I was shocked at how much power it had off the line. Electric motors apparently have a lot of instant torque on tap.

The current generation of EV's like the Volt or Tesla 3 offer around 250 miles of range. We'll see a 300+ mile range out of an affordable EV within 3 years. Supposedly two new crossover SUVs will be on sale within the next year.

Volvo has also announced plans to make their lineup entirely electric or hybrid by 2021. The Telsa 3 has a multi-year wait list.