DETROIT — Basic Motors plans an electrical GMC Sierra Denali that will likely be launched subsequent yr, GMC stated Wednesday in an announcement previewing the pickup’s grille and lighting sequence.

The electrical Sierra will solely be obtainable within the high-end Denali subbrand at launch. Will probably be powered by GM’s proprietary Ultium battery and constructed at its Manufacturing facility Zero electrical truck plant in Detroit.

GMC’s Denali and AT4 subbrands make up about 45 p.c of the gasoline-powered Sierra’s retail gross sales, GMC Vice President Duncan Aldred stated in October.

The electrical Sierra makes for the third electrical automobile in GMC’s lineup: The Hummer pickup is predicted to ship to dealerships this month, and the Hummer SUV is slated to go sale in 2023.

GM plans to disclose the electrical Chevrolet Silverado at CES subsequent month, with manufacturing set to start in 2023.

“Sierra Denali holds great fairness for GMC and our clients,” Aldred stated in an announcement. “We now have a possibility to evolve Sierra’s capabilities and applied sciences, as afforded by transitioning to an all-electric propulsion whereas additionally elevating the luxurious design and luxury related to Denali.”

The Sierra and Silverado EVs will face competitors from electrical pickups such because the Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T and Tesla Cybertruck.

GM didn’t present specs or vary particulars for the Sierra, however the equally sized Silverado EV is predicted to have greater than 400 miles of vary on a full cost.