The GM development of a compact pure electric car is expected to bear fruit in 2013. The car could be based on the Electric Networked Vehicle (EN-V) concept electric car which GM showcased in China earlier this year.
In 2012, General Motors was set to launch the electric version of the Spark showcased at the Auto Expo in India, in collaboration with the Reva Electric Car Company (RECC) during the festive season, but after Mahindra announced an acquisition of 55.2 % of RECC, GM announced that it was pulling the plug on the electric Spark project and that it would go solo on its electric car plans for the Indian market.
Karl Slym, President and Managing Director, GM India to Autocar India noted that the mini electric car will suit the congested traffic conditions of Indian cities, and the introduction could be within a couple of years. The Chevrolet Volt was launched in India in November 2012. GM India has lined up new variants for launch over the coming months following the recent arrival of the LPG version of the Beat, followed by the diesel version of the Beat in early 2011. The company will also introduce the upgraded Bharat Stage IV compliant Tavera and launch the Cruze Petrol and the facelifted Captiva this year in India.
GM compact car for India and other markets
