All other articles and GM comments say that the extended summer shutdown is to increase Bolt supply, not because there is too much supply already. The Bolt outsold both of Tesla's vehicles last month. The Sonic has weak sales, so during the shutdown they're reconfiguring the plant to make 1 Bolt for every 1 Sonic, where it was 1:2 before.
>The Bolt outsold both of Tesla's vehicles last month.
The article says GM sold only 7,592 Bolts in the first six months of this year. Tesla sold way more, and it makes a much higher profit per vehicle.
I don't know why Bolt sales are so low. When it came out the reviews were all very positive, and they said it would be strong competition for the Tesla Model 3. But the Tesla already has several hundred thousand pre-orders, whereas the Bolt is basically going no where.
I was responding to "I don't know why Bolt sales are so low"
The reason is that people don't really want electric cars per se, but they do like the idea of owning a Tesla. And yes, the Model 3 is a status car still, because of the Tesla name and relative rarity, even though it's more mainstream in pricing.
If people wanted electic cars, Bolts would be selling better. Chevy sells tons of regular cars.
>The Bolt wasn't even available in most states for the first six months of the year.
It's been nearly a year since it was released. If they still can't ramp up production, then the whole project is pretty hopeless.
Besides, the article says they are halting production because it isn't selling.
In any case, are you predicting that in another few months it will be selling tens of thousands a month and finally be a real success? Well, we will see.
Do you have a link to support this? My comment/link wasn't a dis of EV's, it was pointing out the glut of inventory GM are sitting on, including EV's.
If you are interested in a Bolt now would be an excellent time to bargain for one at the dealership...
Wow. I wonder how much of it has to do with the Model 3 (supposedly) being right around the corner. My wife's next car will likely be electric; we haven't looked at the Bolt YET but when the Model 3 hits of course we'll be shopping all of the competition.
