Hyundai and General Motors have collaborated, producing five new automobile models together.
GM and Hyundai Partner to Develop Electric Commercial Van for North America
General Motors (GM) and Hyundai have announced a partnership to co-develop five new vehicles, including an electric commercial van specifically for the North American market. The electric van, which will be led by Hyundai in its development, is set to be assembled in the U.S. as early as 2028.
The electric van is envisioned as a smaller sibling to GM’s existing BrightDrop vans but will be a distinct, newly designed vehicle. This van targets the growing demand for battery-electric delivery vehicles in North America’s commercial sector.
The collaboration reflects a strategic effort by both automakers to bring more efficient, electrified commercial vehicles to market and leverage their combined expertise in manufacturing and innovation.
The partnership also includes co-development of four additional vehicles aimed at Central and South American markets—compact SUV, car, compact pickup, and mid-size pickup trucks—with options for internal combustion or hybrid powertrains. Together, the five vehicles are expected to reach sales exceeding 800,000 units annually once production is scaled.
GM will focus on the mid-size truck platform as part of their broader collaboration, while Hyundai will lead the development of the electric van. Each vehicle will feature distinct branding on the interiors and exteriors, but will share common platforms.
Hyundai aims to break through in the North American market with alternative-powertrain vehicles, and the electric commercial van will mark a rare entry for the company into the North American commercial-vehicles market.
The first co-developed vehicles will demonstrate how GM and Hyundai will leverage their complementary strengths and combined scale. The vehicles for Latin American markets are scheduled to launch in 2028.
In addition, GM has started allowing Chevrolet brand dealers to sell the BrightDrop van to expand its reach and improve service access for owners needing repairs or tools.
The partnership between GM and Hyundai includes new-energy projects, joint investments, and collaborations in various areas such as vehicles, production, powertrain, platforms, battery and hydrogen-powered mobility, and distribution. The companies expect the collaboration to provide customers with more efficiently produced vehicles that are beautifully designed, high-quality, safety-focused, and equipped with technology they appreciate.
| Aspect | Details | |----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Partnership | Hyundai and GM jointly co-develop 5 vehicles | | Electric Van Lead Developer | Hyundai | | Van Market | North America | | Van Production Start | As early as 2028 in the U.S. | | Other Vehicles | Four vehicles for Central and South America (compact SUV, car, pickups) with hybrid/ICE options | | Expected Annual Sales | Over 800,000 units combined | | GM Development Focus | Mid-size truck platform | | Unique Branding | Each vehicle with distinct brand interiors/exteriors but shared platforms | | Hyundai Market Ambition | Breaking into North American market with alternative-powertrain vehicles | | First Co-developed Vehicles | Demonstrate complementary strengths and combined scale | | Latin American Vehicles Launch | Scheduled for 2028 | | GM's BrightDrop Van Expansion | Allowing Chevrolet dealers to sell BrightDrop vans | | Partnership Scope | New-energy projects, joint investments, collaborations in various areas | | Customer Benefits | Efficiently produced vehicles, beautiful design, high-quality, safety-focused, technology-equipped |
- The electric commercial van, a distinct vehicle developed by Hyundai and General Motors (GM), targets the expanding demand for battery-electric delivery vehicles in North America's commercial sector.
- In addition to the electric van, GM and Hyundai aim to co-develop four other vehicles for the Central and South American markets, including compact SUV, car, compact pickup, and mid-size pickup trucks, with options for internal combustion or hybrid powertrains.
- General Motors has commenced allowing Chevrolet brand dealers to sell the BrightDrop van, to extend its reach and enhance service access for owners needing repairs or tools.
- The collaboration between GM and Hyundai encompasses new-energy projects, joint investments, and collaborations in various areas, extending from vehicles to production, powertrain, platforms, battery, hydrogen-powered mobility, and distribution, aiming to deliver high-quality, safety-focused, technologically-advanced, and beautifully designed vehicles to customers.
