Chevy Volt sales decreased in the United States and in Canada in January 2018.
Chevrolet Volt Sales - January 2018 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Volt deliveries totaled 713 units in January 2018, a decrease of about 56 percent compared to 1,611 units sold in January 2017. The results represent the model's lowest January sales performance since January 2015.| MODEL | JAN 2018 / JAN 2017 | JANUARY 2018 | JANUARY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLT | -55.74% | 713 | 1,611 |
Chevrolet Volt Sales - January 2018 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Volt deliveries totaled 226 units in January 2018, a decrease of about 12 percent compared to 256 units sold in January 2017.| MODEL | JAN 2018 / JAN 2017 | JANUARY 2018 | JANUARY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLT | -11.72% | 226 | 256 |
The GM Authority Take
We attribute the notable 56 percent drop in Volt U.S. sales to cannibalization by the Chevrolet Bolt EV, which accounted for nearly 1,200 U.S. deliveries in January, just as the Volt lost nearly 900 units over January of 2017. Despite the Volt and Bolt EV taking substantially different approaches to electrified transportation, it would seem that consumers prefer the pure battery electric solution offered by the Bolt EV. Or, perhaps, consumers “understand” the Bolt more compared to the Volt.
Sales Numbers - Mainstream Compact EVs & EREVs - January 2018 - United States
| MODEL | JAN 18 / JAN 17 | JANUARY 18 | JANUARY 17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRIUS | -11.32% | 6,943 | 7,829 |
| IONIQ | +24,225.00% | 973 | 4 |
| CLARITY | +1,930.95% | 853 | 42 |
| VOLT | -55.74% | 713 | 1,611 |
| BOLT EV | +1.29% | 1,177 | 1,162 |
| E-GOLF | -46.39% | 178 | 332 |
| LEAF | -80.57% | 150 | 772 |
| TOTAL | -6.51% | 10,987 | 11,752 |
Overall sales volume of mainstream electric and electrified vehicles decreased 6.5 percent in January.
About Chevrolet Volt
The Chevrolet Volt is an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). The first-generation model was introduced for the 2011 model year. It rode on a variant of the GM Delta II platform shared with the first-generation Chevrolet Cruze and Buick Verano (sold in Europe as the Opel/Vauxhall Astra J) and was powered by the first-generation Voltec propulsion system, consisting of a 5.5-foot, 435-pound (198.1 kg) T-shaped, 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack that sends energy to an advanced 111-kW (149-hp) electric drive unit to propel the vehicle. This delivered a pure electric driving range of between 25 and 50 miles, depending on terrain, driving techniques and temperature. When the battery energy is depleted, the Volt seamlessly transitions to extended-range mode. Power is inverted from a 1.4L 63 kW (84 horsepower) gasoline-powered onboard engine to the electric drive unit to provide up to 344 additional miles of range, for a total range of 379 miles. The first-generation model ended production for the 2015 model year, at which point it was replaced by the current, second-generation model starting with the 2016 model year.
Riding on the GM D2 platform, the second-generation Volt is powered by the second-generation Voltec electric drive system that consists of an 18.4-kWh lithium-ion battery pack and an Ecotec 1.5L gas-powered range extender that delivers 53 miles of EV range and 420 miles total driving range.
The 2018 Chevy Volt represents the third model year of the second-generation Volt. It gets three new colors, the replacement of leather for vinyl on the steering wheel and shift knob cover on the LT model (leather-wrapped versions are optional), and the introduction of a new optional Driver Confidence Package on the LT trim level that consists of Rear Park Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Side Blind Zone Alert.
Recently industry rumblings have suggested that the Volt will exit production in 2022 and be replaced by a crossover utility vehicle with the Voltec powertrain.
Both generation of the Chevrolet Volt have been built exclusively at the GM Detroit-Hamtramck factory operated by GM USA. Starting in 2017, the second-generation model is sold in China as the Buick Velite 5
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Chevrolet Volt January 2017 sales
- In the United States, there were 25 selling days in January 2018 and 24 selling days in January 2017
- In Canada, there were 25 selling days in January 2018 and 24 selling days in January 2017
- Hyundai Ioniq sales include Ioniq Electric, Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid
- Honda Clarity sales include Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, Clarity Electric and Clarity Fuel Cell
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Comments
Volt is a well put together vehicle, with a very solid feel of quality. Very nice lines and style. Volt did get a very good review from Car and Driver, except for limited rear seat space.
The future seems like all makes and models, of cars, crossovers and pickups, will offer a hybrid option.
Maybe the Volt will remain a sedan, but with some more rear seat space, and a little taller, with increased HP boost from the electric motor.
It’s widely expected that this generation will be the last for the Volt sedan, and that it will be replaced by a crossover, perhaps something like the 2010 Volt MPV5 concept.
BTW, it’s not fair to compare sales to the Prius, when your total includes all versions (hybrid and plug-in hybrid) and the chart is supposed to be just for EVs and ER-EVs (which some argue falls in the plug-in hybrid category). The Prius Prime sold 1496 in January. Your Ioniq total includes hybrids too. The Tesla Model 3 supposedly sold around 1900 in January but that number is unofficial.
Correct. Problem is, there is no way to get concrete and reliable numbers for each derivative of the Prius, Clarity or Ioniq… so we’re stuck with totals. We mention that in the “About the Numbers” section in the article.
The plug-in hybrids are EREVs, for the most part.
Perhaps any day now they’ll be some sort of refreshed MY19 Volt news leak/sky shot since its expected to hit dealer lots later this year…Whether they update on the MY19 could be a great indicator of what direction the Volt is going, if anywhere…With GM’s 20 EVs by 2023 announcement, some believe that means all PHEVs are going away…
America apparent have accepted ZEV is the future with higher Chevrolet Bolt sales and rejecting Chevy’s Volt; but the real test will come in 4-5 years and whether Americans will as eager to pay $45K for Chevy Cruze or $60K for a Equinox CUV EV replacement.
Part of the problem, I think, is the looks of the 2nd gen Volt. I wouldn’t buy it because it is “meh” looking. The 1st gen, while not beautiful, was at least distinctive. My sister has a 1st gen Volt and she loves the car and its looks and has no intention of trading it in for a newer model.
John,
You nailed it in my opinion. The first-gen car had a solid distinctive American look that stood apart in a sea of Asian suubcompacts. The new car looks like an anonymous Hyundai. Why pay a premium price for a very unique product but have it look just like every $20,000. entry-level car out there.
I think the Cruz went backwards styling-wise as well. The old car had a purposeful Germanic look as if it could’ve been designed by Volkswagen while the new car is more trendy and Asian looking, and thus less appealing.