BrightDrop Zevo 600

The BrightDrop Zevo 600 is a battery electric delivery van produced by General Motors for its electric commercial vehicle marque BrightDrop.[2] It was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show on 12 January 2021.

BrightDrop Zevo 600
2022 BrightDrop Zevo 600
Overview
ManufacturerBrightDrop (General Motors)
Production2021-present
AssemblyCAMI Automotive(CAMI Assembly Plant Canada)
Body and chassis
ClassMedium duty truck
Body styleDelivery van
PlatformUltium
Powertrain
Electric range250 mi
Dimensions
Length288 in (7,315 mm)
Width85 in (2,159 mm)
Height107 in (2,718 mm)
Curb weightClass 2 (6,001-10,000 lb)[1]

Overview

The BrightDrop Zevo 600 was unveiled as the marque's first vehicle at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on 12 January 2021 along with the Trace pallet. FedEx received the first 5 vans of a 500 van fleet in December 2021.[3] In April 2022 the EV600 was renamed to Zevo inclusive of two variants, the Zevo 600 and Zevo 400 (previously known as EV410.)[4] With an estimated range of 250 miles,[5] the vans require only a single charge for a full day of deliveries. Because the van does not need a drive train axle, engineers were able to lower the step-in height by two inches, improving ergonomics in order to reduce the physical strain on delivery drivers.[6]

Consumer sales are planned starting in 2022.[7] GM partnered with KUKA, a close supplier to build the initial supply of vehicles in 2021.[8] GM is set to shift production of the Zevo 600 to CAMI Automotive in November 2022.[9]

Specifications

The Zevo 600 has an estimated driving range of 250 miles.[10] It is based on the Ultium architecture announced by GM in 2020.[11] The Zevo 600 has an advertised 600 cubic feet of cargo area, and a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of under 10,000 pounds.

Guinness World Record

The Zevo 600, driven by Stephen Marlin holds the Guinness World Record for greatest distance traveled by an electric van on a single charge. Travelling approximately 260 miles from New York City to Washington, D.C.[12][13]

References
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  7. "GM creating new EV business to speed delivery, logistics — BrightDrop". Detroit News. 12 January 2021. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  8. LaReau, Jamie L. (13 July 2021). "GM confirms hiring supplier to build first electric vans for BrightDrop". Detroit Free Press. Archived from the original on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  9. Klayman, Ben (12 July 2021). "GM turns to supplier to build initial EV vans while it readies plant in Canada". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2 April 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  10. "GM introduces BrightDrop, a logistics-focused electric side hustle at CES 2021". Cnet. 12 January 2021. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  11. "GM's New All-Electric Delivery Van Gets 250 Miles of Range". Road & Track. 12 January 2021. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  12. LaReau, Jamie L. (22 April 2022). "Driver sets Guinness World Record in a GM electric commercial van". Detroit Free Press. Archived from the original on 23 April 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  13. "Greatest distance travelled by an electric van on a single charge". Guinness World Records. Archived from the original on 24 April 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
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