Why GM Says Its Ultium Batteries Will Lead It To EV Dominance

General Motors says it wants to lead EV sales in North America by 2025, and vows that its new Ultium battery platform will drive that dominance. But what makes GM’s EV battery and motor technology different from competitors, including industry leader Tesla?

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Why GM Says Its Ultium Batteries Will Lead It To EV Dominance

[TJMartinek]

I love how GM talks so confidently, as if they didn't ignore EV tech for a decade...

[dontbanmebrodontbanme]

"In China, GM sells more electric cars than Tesla..."

Yes, the "car" is the Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV, which is basically a golf cart.

[steveakin]

Going forward, I recommend you include a comparative analysis among all the manufacturers with their EV’s regarding maximum charge rate, maximum range, and efficiency (including whether or not the models have a heat pumps). It is in these three areas that people find the most value with her EV’s because these three areas point to the true long-term value of those vehicles.

[torfrjv]

4:33 Tesla is already using LFP batteries in nearly 50% of the cars sold this year. Even in their NCA cars, they use less cobalt than any other EV maker today.

[heyheythecat]

I'm glad there is Tesla. If not Tesla, these dinasour brands will probably never transform into EV.

[btpiercy]

I remember 20 years ago GM said the same thing about hydrogen fuel cell vehicles…systemic dishonesty at its best

[see-it-for-yourself]

So far the only dominance they've had is in BEV recalls

[beansgas]

The proof in the pudding is in the eating.
It is hard to see that GM can make a good quality product, give their track record.

[Norantio]

The repairable/upgradable battery pack is definitely a great step forward. Tesla integrating the pack into their body structure is nice and all, but its frozen in place. They're already not good at customer service.

[LaniakeaDenizen]

Competition's a good thing. We'll see if GM can actually rival other companies with their EVs or if it's just marketing talk.

[cerverg]

I haven't laughed that much in years... Thank you, GM!

[gaileickhoff]

Investors should avoid picking stocks unless they are actually willing to research the company. If you listen to these YouTube guys and chase big returns by investing in the latest hot stock, you're likely to overpay

[chomihai]

Give this narrator a raise, is the best voice of cnbc

[FishyFelix]

The same manufacturer that made EV1 way before Tesla and scrapped the electric vehicles for making super size gas guzzling SuVs, Hummers.

[waynelewis]

CNBC made a whole video about how GM will somehow lead in EVs with the Ultium battery. Why didn’t they ever make a video about Tesla’s 4680 batteries or battery day? Because no ad revenue from Tesla? This seems to be an ad for GM 🤦🏾‍♂️

[alanpinnt]

Guy from Munro is on the money. GM has the ability to innovate and be a game changer but they need a complete corporate structure change for that to happen.

[Lildizzle]

I feel in my heart I know they're not telling the truth, you understand when you realize that reducing range anxiety is increasing vehicle miles traveled and high VMT means more congestion.

[Risk-on]

Funny how the company that destroyed EVs are now investing in them 🤡

[leonyu]

You did, Mary. You electrified the entire automobile industry. I’m serious. You led — and it matters. 🤣

[ClosestNearUtopia]

I highly doubt how upgrade-able this system will be for the future. Cool to say another cell can be placed later on, but the bms might not like that, or the batteries, or the batteries might NOT fully work to their full potential, why else even upgrade. Or will they die fast?