What is Ultium?

Are you curious about Ultium and what GM has in store for the future of electric vehicles? Ultium is an electric vehicle battery and motor architecture developed by General Motors, which is planned to be deployed for battery electric vehicles from General Motors portfolio brands. 

The Ultium battery features an innovative design that enables a near 50/50 weight distribution of the vehicle and a lower center of gravity, which together result in a vehicle that’s sporty, responsive, and allows for spirited driving. Furthermore, the Ultium NMCA battery uses 70% less cobalt than the battery cells in the Chevy Bolt, and the aluminum is said to strengthen the electrodes and helps prevent dendrites during fast charging. 

The Ultium platform also allows for flexible charging and voltage options, with most Ultium battery packs operating at 400 volts and capable of DC fast charging at up to 250 kW. 

Ultium is paving the way for more options and providing more freedom in your travel, pushing a coverage of 300 miles on a full charge.  It is an exciting world out there and McNeill Chevrolet in Wilkesboro is excited to be a part of the electrified future!