Looks like the Bolt will take a little longer to come back.

[jboy210]

GM is extended the Bolt production line shut down.

GM to extend Chevrolet Bolt plant shutdown by three weeks

General Motors confirmed Friday it will again halt production at its Orion Assembly plant in Michigan, which makes the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle, for three more weeks.

www.autoblog.com

 

[thesmokingman]

That funny because it didn't stop CnD from using a Bolt in their latest comparo lol.

2022 Chevy Bolt EUV vs. VW ID4 vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E Comparison Test: The Mainstream EV SUVs

This trio of EV SUVs are what most folks will buy if they go electric—so, which one is the best? And which one would you choose?

www.motortrend.com

 

[Brando]

Which to choose? OR which can you get?

gM/Ford won't make enough. VW tries to make too many models & options. Delivery seems the main problem for most everyone.

 

[MontyFloyd]

That funny because it didn't stop CnD from using a Bolt in their latest comparo lol.

2022 Chevy Bolt EUV vs. VW ID4 vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E Comparison Test: The Mainstream EV SUVs

This trio of EV SUVs are what most folks will buy if they go electric—so, which one is the best? And which one would you choose?

www.motortrend.com

Looks like MT, like CnD, really do not get the EV world.

 

[RobDickinson]

Plant is down until at least next year now.

 

[MontyFloyd]

Plant is down until at least next year now.

GM is a multi-train train wreck, and Mary has her head in the ground.

I read that GM is moving production to Mexico, to get away from Unions, and probably make useless the proposed EV Union incentive.

 

[bro1999]

RIP Bolt. The whole battery fire fiasco was the final shove of the dagger.
Though with the Blazer and Equinox EVs coming, the loss of the Bolt will probably barely be felt by GM.

Chevrolet Bolt EV to disappear from lineup as new technology rolls out

GM's next EVs will be powered by its proprietary Ultium battery propulsion system, raising the question: How much longer will the Bolt be relevant?

www.freep.com

 

[RobDickinson]

No surprise the bolt will go away eventually?

It's more than half LG Chem and is old technology

 

[Darmie]

Who cares what Mark Reuss has to say. Let's hear from Mary. She appeared to have been given a lot of credit. Now let's see what she has to say about this boondoggle.

 

[Brando]

Who cares what Mark Reuss has to say. Let's hear from Mary. She appeared to have been given a lot of credit. Now let's see what she has to say about this boondoggle.

Mary only makes about $116,000 per day [27 million and a 50 week work year - double check please.] That is about the same as two factory workers get paid in an entire year.

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

No surprise the bolt will go away eventually?

It's more than half LG Chem and is old technology

Except that maybe they'll keep the Bolt branding. If you think about it, that's what manufacturers do with major refreshes of any model.
It can be a new engine, new transmission, new styling, and the same name.

Although it's "old", I think it has the key stuff available,and a number of good characteristics for anybody who doesn't need it for road-tripping.

$28k with heated seats (which forces some other useful options) is pretty good. No tax credit faff.

Honestly, I think if they were just able to up the DCFC and left everything else the same, it could fly off the lot.

 

[bruce4000]

Except that maybe they'll keep the Bolt branding. If you think about it, that's what manufacturers do with major refreshes of any model.
It can be a new engine, new transmission, new styling, and the same name.

Although it's "old", I think it has the key stuff available,and a number of good characteristics for anybody who doesn't need it for road-tripping.

$28k with heated seats (which forces some other useful options) is pretty good. No tax credit faff.

Honestly, I think if they were just able to up the DCFC and left everything else the same, it could fly off the lot.

Except the fire was a pr disaster so I can see burying the name, reminds me of the Pinto.

 

[Darmie]

No surprise the bolt will go away eventually?

It's more than half LG Chem and is old technology

Wow, you called it.

Chevrolet Bolt EV to disappear from lineup as new technology rolls out

GM's next EVs will be powered by its proprietary Ultium battery propulsion system, raising the question: How much longer will the Bolt be relevant?

www.freep.com

 

[ZenRockGarden]

Yep. GM's future is all ultium. It's taking them longer to get that platform up, but maybe it'll be better baked than Ford's more pragmatic push to get Mustang and F-150 vehicles to market as fast as possible...

 

[Brando]

Wow, you called it.

Chevrolet Bolt EV to disappear from lineup as new technology rolls out

GM's next EVs will be powered by its proprietary Ultium battery propulsion system, raising the question: How much longer will the Bolt be relevant?

www.freep.com

gM on downward trend since mid 1960s. 57% US market share down to about 17% 2021.
If only Mary Barra got more than $116,000 per day, I'm sure she would fix things. /s

 

[Darmie]

gM on downward trend since mid 1960s. 57% US market share down to about 17% 2021.
If only Mary Barra got more than $116,000 per day, I'm sure she would fix things. /s

OH MY GAUCH!

 

[tm1v2]

There was never any question that the gen1 Bolt would eventually be retired from the lineup.

What is interesting is it sounds like there won't be a gen2 Bolt. That's a bit of a shame. I think the Bolt is easily the best small Chevy ever made! (Not that there's any tough competition there... ) Seriously though, I'm not happy about the trend of crossovers above all else.