The classic Chevrolet Camaro, which has been around since 1967, stopped being made with gasoline engines in December 2023. We’re not sure what Chevrolet plans to do with the Camaro next, but General Motors’ president, Mark Reuss, talked about the possibility of making an electric version. This would be different from Ford’s Mustang Mach-E. Reuss shared these ideas in an interview with Motor Trend.
According to the report, Reuss wants to see the Camaro nameplate return to the U.S. market but doesn’t want to slap the badge on an electric crossover or SUV. Instead, he wants the next vehicle to honor the legacy established over the last six decades.
He envisions a genuine pony car with a focus on affordability and engagement over output figures and track capability. The vehicle needs to appeal to customers outside the enthusiast community and maintain a coupe-like look. Whether Chevrolet is considering Dodge’s “four-door coupe” layout, as seen in the upcoming electric Charger, remains to be seen.
Reuss further noted that a Camaro EV could arrive at a similar price as the current Equinox EV, which starts at $34,995 in the 1LT spec. This pricing model would undercut the previous Camaro by about $5000 once the $7500 federal EV tax credits are applied. However, all of this is still in flux. Reuss mentioned that any potential for an electric Camaro is still some time away, as the brand needs to expand its production capabilities related to the Ultium powertrain.
This is the same electric powertrain setup that currently underpins everything from the Equinox EV to the GMC Hummer EV. We’d love to see the Chevrolet Camaro return to the market in some form, and Reuss’s plans seem more in line with enthusiasts’ desires. That said, we’ll have to wait a while yet to see what GM is cooking behind the scenes. Perhaps Ford’s approach with the Mustang Mach-E is more of an outlier than we initially expected.
