2026 Chevrolet Camaro Trades Gasoline for Electric-Only Power

Ford has proven it's easier to attract reluctant EV adopters if your EV wears a famous name badge with styling cues to match. Also, what better vehicle to compete with Ford's Mustang Mach-E than its perennial Bow Tie archrival?

GM's versatile Ultium electric skateboard chassis will morph to accommodate Camaro proportions, plugging and playing from among its many motors and various battery-capacity options to serve as the ultimate Mustang Mach-E predator. Look for rear-drive single-motor power ranging from 241 to 342 hp (using presently available motors), with all-wheel-drive performance levels from 344 hp with two motors to 1,000-plus hp, by borrowing the Hummer EV's three-motor setup. Such a broad range of performance can easily satisfy Camaro trim-series expectations ranging from RS to ZL-1.

We expect the Camaro EV to cover a range of $47,500-$65,500, which would mirror current Mach-E-pricing for single- and dual-motor variants.

The Camaro EV is currently expected to arrive in 2026; depending on the time of year it goes on sale, it may also be a 2027 model.

This rendering shows the Camaro EV with prominent rear haunches and a more abbreviated cargo area and rear-hinged rear doors.

Here's what a Camaro EV coupe/crossover would look like. It's more carlike than some of our other potential looks, but there's likely a near-zero chance GM greenlights a two-door SUV of any kind—even one with the Camaro name and heritage.

This iteration has hidden rear door handles in the nook located where the beltline begins to rise at the C-pillar. It also sports Camaro cues on a blockier overall shape.

Another coupe-UV take on the electric Camaro, this time with a shorter wheelbase and softer overall styling.

Another possibility with two doors and a smaller cabin that allows the design to prioritize a sleeker rear roofline than practical space for luggage.

According to Hemmings, Chevrolet produced 133 pace cars for the '69 Indy 500—2 to pace the field of racers, 1 to present to the winner (Mario Andretti), and 130 to serve as courtesy cars to shuttle VIPs and the press around the grounds.

1970 was the first year for the second-generation Camaro, which ran until the 1981 model year.

The hottest Camaro in '74 was the Z28, and it was the last year the car was ordered as an option package rather than a regular trim. The Z28 would return in 1977 after a short hiatus.

The resurrected 1977 Camaro Z28 had a 5.7-liter (350ci) V-8 making just 185 horsepower.

1978 was the first year T-tops were available to order on a Camaro.

Major changes for the Z28 this year included rocker panel stripes and the addition of a Trans Am-like spoiler.

This marked the first year for Chevrolet's third-gen F-body pony car. The Berlinetta model shown here had unique wheels, gold badging and accents, and a slightly nicer interior.

The third-gen Z28 received unique front end styling, a standard 145-hp 5.0-liter V-8, 15-inch wheels, and a four-speed manual. It served as the basis for a pace car model in a special silver and blue two-tone livery.

The IROC-Z package introduced in 1985 became standard this year for all Z28s.

This was the last year for the third-gen Camaro. All models had 25th Anniversary badges inside.

The radically restyled fourth-gen Camaro rode on updated F-body bones with major bodywork including the roof and doors made from fiberglass compound.

The Z28 was again back, its 275-hp V-8 engine available with a four-speed automatic or a six-speed manual.

This 30th Anniversary colorway was only available on the SS and Z28 models; fewer than 1,000 examples were sold.

This was the final model year for the fourth-gen Camaro, which would be totally discontinued until the 2010 model year.

After a concept version wowed the media and public at the 2006 Detroit auto show, the production fifth-generation model stayed relatively faithful when it appeared in 2009 as a 2010 model. The low greenhouse and gauge pod on the center console were two of the most notable carryovers from the show car. (Check out this sweet, low-res period video from Motor Trend covering the concept.)

There would be no wait for a new Camaro once the fifth-gen ran its course; the sixth-generation car appeared for 2016.

The 2024 model year will be the last for the ICE-powered Camaro; the special send-offs include this Garage 56 edition, which honors the special Camaro stock car that competed at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race.