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The biggest thing that will help the Bolt EV for the rest of this calendar year is rumors of the demise of the Federal Tax Credit, or even more, the actual demise of the tax credit. I'm sure if there is a hard sunset of 12/31/17 on the tax credit every single Bolt EV on dealer lots will be sold.Tesla is struggling to build the Model 3 — and that could be great news for the Chevy Bolt
Model 3 production woes definitely won't hurt Bolt sales, that's for sure.
The biggest thing that will help the Bolt EV for the rest of this calendar year is rumors of the demise of the Federal Tax Credit, or even more, the actual demise of the tax credit. I'm sure if there is a hard sunset of 12/31/17 on the tax credit every single Bolt EV on dealer lots will be sold.
And on Jan 1 2018, the price will drop by ~7500.
And on Jan 1 2018, the price will drop by ~7500.
We assume that they are losing money on each car but make it up with ZEV credits. Another $7500 price drop may well be a bridge too far for them to justify.And on Jan 1 2018, the price will drop by ~7500.
We assume that they are losing money on each car but make it up with ZEV credits. Another $7500 price drop may well be a bridge too far for them to justify.
Didn't you see that GM just raised the price of the Ampera-e by ~$5,500? (On top of the increase in price coming with the 2018 model year.)
Chevy Bolt EV (Ampera E) gets a $5,500 price increase in Europe because of GM, says Opel
What is cute is the No Win situation GM is in with the Bolt. If they lose money on them, it's a pure compliance car. If they make a profit, it's because GM is pricing them too high deliberately to force people to buy large pickups and SUVs.
The reality is GM has now produced about 20,000 Bolt/AmperaE's for all markets, and has about 4,000 inventory cars on lots. At the rate of 3,000 a month for North America, that's not much inventory. There might a shortage in the US at most dealers this winter.
Where do you get the 2018 Bolt is getting a price increase?
That’s roughly a ~$5,500 USD increase on the agreed upon price and it’s on top of an across the board price increase for the 2018 version of the all-electric, which is what those buyers will get since 2017 inventory is already sold out.
It represents roughly a price increase from NOK 289,900 (~$35,500 USD) to NOK 349,900 (~$43,000) since the launch of the Ampera E in Norway.
here in Norway, all ppl with reservations and delivery times 2018 has been notified of this.. they now get another $5500 price jump in adition to the previous $1500. and the cars are delayed until 2019-2020.Where do you get the 2018 Bolt is getting a price increase?
Didn't you see that GM just raised the price of the Ampera-e by ~$5,500? (On top of the increase in price coming with the 2018 model year.)
Chevy Bolt EV (Ampera E) gets a $5,500 price increase in Europe because of GM, says Opel
Where is that information from? GM's stated goal is to sell the Bolt at a profit. If you believe they will drop the price by $7500, I am surprised they did not issue a press release that they hit their goal already.
GM and other EV makers are actively lobbying to keep the EV federal rebate.
after 200 miles what do you do!
Pickup are ugly and so are SUVs. Some folk want them. Basically for some folk anything without a Tesla emblem is ugly. Rating cars on Fashion is losing battle. Fashion Changes. You might find this hard to believe but Pontiac Azteks are now considered fashionable, and CJ5 (it's a short box with tires and virtually useless for road transportation) has always been good looking.Why would you want one of these ugly cars, and after 200 miles what do you do!
GM sold off their European operations. They basically do not want to sell that car to anyone else.
All I'm saying is if the credit goes away the price will drop. If not, the car will go away.
1) Cadillac and Chevrolet sell select $$$ models in Europe. There is a certain clientele who likes large powerful RWD track cars. Even at a wicked premium. Go figure. The best Chevys are Ferrari/Porsche Killers at the track. And even with the big markup are still cheaper.
2) At $37,500 with zero incentives (includes destination), the Bolt is still not expensive for 6.3s>60mph EV with actual room for 4 real adults.
Actual California price with no Fed/State monies for a Premier with 360° View, digital rearview, DC2, DCFC is: $39k before sales tax.
A BMW i3 (non-REx stripper, 114mi EPA, no backup camera, cheap radio, cloth) is $45,445. 7.x seconds to 60mph, small interior.
Can you think of another EV that matches it today? Yes, the Model 3 surpasses it, but it's not available to mortals, and is unlikely to be available to buy in January.
so talking about Ampera and then going to Bolt pricing?...
>It represents roughly a price increase from NOK 289,900 (~$35,500 USD) to NOK 349,900 (~$43,000) since the launch of the Ampera E in Norway.
quick googling shows i3 price form 280,000 NOK, so was cheaper, will be much cheaper then Ampera...