General Motors has announced it will shift its made-in-Canada electric commercial van, the BrightDrop, into its Chevrolet lineup.

The Chevrolet BrightDrop walk-in van will expand the Chevrolet EV portfolio and give customers access to a larger and more extensive commercial sales and service network, GM said in a release.

The van delivers about 437 km of combined city and highway range on a full charge and is built in GM’s CAMI assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ont.

“GM Canada is proud that our team at CAMI Assembly will now produce BrightDrop commercial EVs under the Chevrolet brand,” said Kristian Aquilina, president and managing director, GM Canada. “This branding evolution is a testament to the potential GM and Chevrolet see for BrightDrop in the electric fleet market, and to CAMI’s production capabilities as Canada’s first large-scale EV manufacturer.”

Chevrolet Canada dealers will be able to sell BrightDrop commercial vans if they meet certain EV requirements set out by the manufacturer.

“With the addition of BrightDrop to the Chevrolet lineup, we are combining advanced EV technology with the dependability and widespread accessibility that only Chevrolet can offer,” said Scott Bell, vice-president, Chevrolet. “This move strengthens our EV offerings and reaffirms our role as a leading commercial brand that enables businesses large and small to get work done.”

The BrightDrop was introduced in January 2021 and in 2023 it was integrated into GM’s Envolve electric vehicle family for fleets.

“The Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 and 600 will continue to feature state-of-the-art technology designed to help enhance efficiency, reduce tailpipe emissions, and optimize service and delivery operations,” said Sandor Piszar, vice-president, GM Envolve. “Integration into the Chevrolet portfolio will expand its reach and accessibility and offer more customers additional tools to help achieve their productivity and carbon-neutral goals.”