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> The fate of the Volt and Bolt together makes me entirely skeptical of GM's claims to making a transition to EV production Couldn't agree more. To add - my p
by clomond 8y ago
> The fate of the Volt and Bolt together makes me entirely skeptical of GM's claims to making a transition to EV production
Couldn't agree more.
To add - my parents were in the market for electric cars and were evaluating the Bolt as a serious option. GM turned them away, including refusing to take a reservation and said "check again in 6 months when the new model year comes out". Seems like the production was very intentionally capped, and there was little effort to retain their business.
- burfog 8y agoThe cars probably lose money by themselves, only being profitable when looking at the big picture. (due to CAFE and similar) They are costly to make and typical car buyers are uninterested. The cars exist because various governments have made electric/hybrid/whatever quotas that need to be met. The minimum required number will be sold. In some jurisdictions that number is zero. Each one of these cars is sold at a loss, until you consider that the manufacturer is able to avoid fines or being entirely banned from selling vehicles.
- jandrese 8y agoOr GM just hates electric cars. Look at what they did with the EV-1, a vehicle they were apparently only making under duress. They had an exit plan in place from day 1, and it did not involve people commuting in electric cars.
- dade_ 8y agoWhen I bought my Volt, I found myself explaining the car to the sales guy. GM/chev did no training of sales and the dealers get far less maintenance revenue.