General Motors expects to pioneer a new “groundbreaking” EV battery technology that the automaker says will reduce costs and boost profitability of its largest electric SUVs and trucks.

A battery tech breakthrough has GM on the verge of releasing less-expensive long-range electric trucks and full-size SUVs.

GM says it has developed cells that will make batteries cheaper and more energy dense. The automaker aims to be the first to bring them to market. As automakers look to get more people in electric vehicles,