Chevrolet Cruze and Beat have been recent success stories for General Motors. The company is now ready to launch the new Beat (dubbed Chevrolet Spark there) in the European market, and the new Chevrolet Aveo 2012 also carries the looks of Chevy Beat in its sedan form. General Motors is further promoting the electric variant of its popular sedan Chevrolet Cruze. It launched the electric model in South Korea recently and is presented as an ideal solution for its international customers. Currently the car has been launched to S. Korea only and the company has not revealed the next probable destinations.
The recent electric Chvey Cruze model launched in Seoul forms a part of extended-range plug-in vehicles offered by General Motors. The Cruze EV is equipped with a 31-kWh battery that generates a maximum of 150 kW power, or about 102.5 miles per hour with a 0-60 of about 8.2 seconds. Real-world range has yet to be completed, but the Cruze EV has demonstrated a 100-mile range. Testing is expected to begin by the end of October.
General Motors India is also planning to introduce its electric vehicle range in India but has canceled its partnership with Reva owing to its acquisition by Mahindra and Mahindra. It already has Chevrolet Spark and Chevrolet Volt on cards as probable electric vehicles coming to Indian shores. It has not stated whether it will introduce the e-Cruze in other emerging markets or it will remain confined to the developed markets only.
