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Chevy Volt Sales Up 58 Percent To 1,937 Units In June 2016

Chevrolet Volt deliveries in the United States totaled 1,937 units in June 2016, an increase of 58 percent compared to the 1,225 units sold in June 2015. The results represent the Volt’s best June sales performance since 2013, as well as its second-highest sales this year (second to April 2016, when the Volt sold 1,983 units).

In the first six months of 2016, sales of Chevy’s compact extended-range electric car have grown 74 percent to 9,808 units.

Sales Numbers - Chevrolet Volt - June 2016 - United States

MODEL JUN 16 / JUN 15 JUNE 16 JUNE 15 YTD 16 / YTD 15 YTD 16 YTD 15
VOLT +58.12% 1,937 1,225 +74.46% 9,808 5,622

In Canada, the Volt recorded 320 deliveries in June 2016, an increase of 166 percent compared to June 2015. In the first six months of the year, sales of the Voltec-powered car totaled 1,292 units in Canada, an increase of 204 percent compared to the first six months of 2015.

Sales Numbers - Chevrolet Volt - June 2016 - Canada

MODEL JUN 16 / JUN 15 JUNE 16 JUNE 15 YTD 16 / YTD 15 YTD 16 YTD 15
VOLT +166.67% 320 120 +204.00% 1,292 425

The GM Authority Take

As we have mentioned previously, we fully believe that the reason for this sales increase is the nationwide availability of the 2017 Chevy Volt. By contrast, the availability of the 2016 Volt, which introduced the all-new, second-generation models, was limited to a handful of states. Consequently, the more widespread availability coupled with the desirability of the all-new, second-gen model are the primary reasons for the impressive sales growth in our book.

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  1. It’s still unclear whether people understand what a Chevy Volt is.. that if an individual’s daily commute is under 43 miles per day, they could possibly use no gas at all while they’re using gas when in a hybrid; Chevy made an interesting commercial for the Malibu Hybrid where the Chevy spokesman says the bill for the drive is dependent on how much gas was used.. they should do the same commercial with a Volt which means the ride is free because no gas was used as this might help sell the Volt even better.

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    1. You’re right.

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    2. I think a series of ads showing the Volt driving by gas stations… with frustrated overweight male gas station owners trying to wave it down to make it stop in… would be %50 of the message. No need to get gas.

      Then the voiceover would inform that thanks to the electric engine the average Volt driver needs to a visit a gas station only every 1000 miles.

      This would have a hot babe gas station owner waving on the street. The Volt would pull in and demonstrate the other %50 of the message.

      If sexist concerns a swaparoo version where the driver is a lady eventually stopping for a hunk.

      (Note cheeseball attempt to make Volt ‘sexy’.)

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    3. 53 miles with the Gen 2 Volt.

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  2. Why report June sales so late? I know GM takes a few days to report monthly sales, but you took almost 28 days.

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    1. Raymond – first and foremost, we were first to report cumulative GM sales for June.

      Since then, we have been spotlighting sales of individual models within the GM vehicle portfolio. There are more cars than there are days in the month, and we’re not about to overwhelm our readers with multiple model-specific sales reports in a single day. So, if we keep spotlighting specific model sales up until the end of the month, so be it.

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    2. How much are we paying for this service again?!?

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  4. I would buy one to save gas but the design looks hideous and it looks like it has the most cramped interiors so I think the riders in the back seat would be cramped like sardines and it looks like it has no trunk so I guess the riders would have there luggage on there laps….WHY DO EV CARS LOOK HIDEOUS AND HAVE THE MOST CRAMPED INTERIORS ??

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    1. BECAUSE YOU ARE A BULLSHIT!

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      1. Let’s keep this conversation clean please.

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    2. Rye, if you do not like the Volt’s styling, that’s fine. Styling is subjective and is a matter of opinion. The Gen 2 Volt looks much like many other 4-door FWD vehicles, so if you really think it is “hideous”, then obviously you do not care for this type of car at all, Volt or not. The Volt has plenty of room in the front seats, and yes, the back seats are a bit tight, but don’t forget that the Volt is classed as a compact, so tight rear seats shouldn’t surprise anyone. The back seats are excellent for kids. As for cargo space, the Volt has plenty. I recently made a trip to the airport in my Volt. I had 3 adults, a wheelchair, and luggage for 3 in the car, and no one had a bag on their lap.

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      1. “Styling is subjective and is a matter of opinion.”

        I know what you mean but all this really means is ‘everyone is entitled to their opinion no matter how silly’.

        I believe every Star Wars movie after the first two blew chunks. Many would consider that a silly opinion but it is true for me.

        But then most agree the three prequels were sad. And most agree that the final installment of the first three was a little tired and ‘Muppet’, or the worst of those three. And many would agree that the new one was simply a rehash. And so really —

        — I’m right.

        😉

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    3. You’re confusing this car with your wife.

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  5. fine just go out and buy ugly cars for all I care.

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  6. the rear of the Volt looks so fat…. the beltline slops down so much it like looks like a car from star wars and the roof too sloped….I guess Volt buyers don’t give a hute about looks…they just care about it being electric.

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    1. But wait. Let’s all just remember a few things here:

      1.Mr. Rye Shelton is the ultimate authority on automotive design. His opinion is the only one that matters. Yours is wrong. Always.
      2. If Mr. Rye Shelton thinks something looks good, it looks good. If his majesty does not, then it does not.
      3. Do not be fooled by the numerous spelling, grammatical and tonality errors in his comments, as Mr. Rye Shelton is clearly a very educated individual with decades of experience in the automotive industry.
      4. Ah what-the-eff? It’s not worth it. This is the same guy who thinks current Cadillac’s are “ugly”. Enough said.

      Moving on. Nothing to see here.

      Oh but wait. There is one more thing. Rye Shelton — what car do you drive?

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