Chevrolet Volt sales decreased in the United States and in Canada in August 2017.
Chevrolet Volt Sales - August 2017 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Volt deliveries totaled 1,445 units in August 2017, a decrease of about 31 percent compared to 2,081 units sold in August 2016.In the first eight months of the year, Volt sales decreased about 3 percent to 13,895 units.
| MODEL | AUG 2017 / AUG 2016 | AUGUST 2017 | AUGUST 2016 | YTD 2017 / YTD 2016 | YTD 2017 | YTD 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOLT | -30.56% | 1,445 | 2,081 | -2.80% | 13,895 | 14,295 |
Chevrolet Volt Sales - August 2017 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Volt deliveries totaled 295 units in August 2017, a decrease of about 30 percent compared to 421 units sold in August 2016.In the first eight months of the year, Volt sales increased about 20 percent to 2,524 units.
| MODEL | AUG 2017 / AUG 2016 | AUGUST 2017 | AUGUST 2016 | YTD 2017 / YTD 2016 | YTD 2017 | YTD 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOLT | -29.93% | 295 | 421 | +20.31% | 2,524 | 2,098 |
The GM Authority Take
The Volt’s notable 30 percent drop in U.S. and Canadian sales is likely the result of cannibalization of the Volt by the brand’s other electrified vehicle — the Bolt EV. To wit – the Bolt accounted for 2,107 U.S. deliveries during August, the first month that it went on sale nationally across the U.S. Despite the Volt and Bolt EV taking substantially different approaches to electrified transportation, it would seem that consumers prefer the pure battery electric vehicle approach of the Bolt. Or perhaps they understand the Bolt more than the Volt.
Sales Numbers - Mainstream Compact EVs & EREVs - August 2017 - United States
| MODEL | AUG 17 / AUG 16 | AUGUST 17 | AUGUST 16 | YTD 17 / YTD 16 | YTD 17 | YTD 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIUS | -26.44% | 9,551 | 12,984 | -20.46% | 74,036 | 93,086 |
| VOLT | -30.56% | 1,445 | 2,081 | -2.80% | 13,895 | 14,295 |
| BOLT EV | * | 2,107 | * | * | 11,670 | * |
| LEAF | +8.26% | 1,154 | 1,066 | +22.25% | 9,685 | 7,922 |
| CLARITY | * | 90 | * | * | 466 | * |
| TOTAL | -11.06% | 14,347 | 16,131 | -4.81% | 109,752 | 115,303 |
Overall sales volume of the mainstream electrified vehicle segment decreased 11 percent to 14,313 units in August. In the first eight months of 2017, segment sales decreased 4.82 percent to 109,751 units.
About Chevrolet Volt
The 2018 Chevy Volt represents the third model year of the second-generation Volt, which rides on the GM D2 platform. The vehicle gets three new colors and a new optional Driver Confidence Package.
The Chevrolet Volt is built exclusively at the GM Detroit-Hamtramck factory operated by GM USA.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Chevrolet Volt August 2016 sales
- There were 27 selling days in August 2017 and 26 selling days in August 2016
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Comments
People simply recognize that Chevrolet’s Bolt is a superior product and is a true green vehicle since it generates no carbon emissions (except for that which was used to generate the electricity at the power plant); but Chevrolet can upgrade the Volt by replacing the gas motor with a fuel cell as it would allow the Volt to continue it’s design mission and be green at the same time.
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This lagging sales is for the same reason sales have always been sluggish; lack of advertising and promotion. For people like myself who live in a small town/rural area, there is questionable viability for limited range “all electric”, Unless the person also has a secondary vehicle with a conventional combustion engine.
For we who need the ability to travel unlimited distances at times the VOLT. with it’s on board generator (Range Extender) is the better choice! If I want to take my vacation to Florida without stopping, or even to visit family in Los Angeles, my VOLT will keep going as long as I hold out. Try that with any vehicle limited by battery life.