Chevrolet Volt sales decreased in the United States and in South Korea, while increasing in Canada during the second quarter of 2018.
Chevrolet Volt Sales - Q2 2018 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Volt deliveries totaled 4,336 units in Q2 2018, a decrease of about 19 percent compared to 5,369 units sold in Q2 2017.In the first six months of the year, Volt sales decreased about 29 percent to 7,814 units.
MODEL | Q2 2018 / Q2 2017 | Q2 2018 | Q2 2017 | YTD 2018 / YTD 2017 | YTD 2018 | YTD 2017 |
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VOLT | -19.24% | 4,336 | 5,369 | -28.52% | 7,814 | 10,932 |
Chevrolet Volt Sales - Q2 2018 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Volt deliveries totaled 1,643 units in Q2 2018, an increase of about 49 percent compared to 1,099 units sold in Q2 2017.In the first six months of the year, Volt sales increased about 37 percent to 2,729 units.
MODEL | Q2 2018 / Q2 2017 | Q2 2018 | Q2 2017 | YTD 2018 / YTD 2017 | YTD 2018 | YTD 2017 |
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VOLT | +49.50% | 1,643 | 1,099 | +36.59% | 2,729 | 1,998 |
Chevrolet Volt Sales - Q2 2018 - South Korea
In South Korea, Chevrolet Volt deliveries totaled 64 units in Q2 2018, a decrease of about 53 percent compared to 137 units sold in Q2 2017. TheIn the first six months of the year, Volt sales increased about 28 percent to 77 units.
MODEL | Q2 2018 / Q2 2017 | Q2 2018 | Q2 2017 | YTD 2018 / YTD 2017 | YTD 2018 | YTD 2017 |
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VOLT | -53.28% | 64 | 137 | +28.33% | 77 | 60 |
The GM Authority Take
The Volt’s second quarter 2018 U.S. sales performance moves it down to fourth place in its competitive set from a sales volume standpoint, behind the Toyota Prius, Hyundai Ioniq, and Honda Clarity. However, it’s important to note that the Prius and Ioniq are offered with two lesser powertrains besides the range-topping extended-range EV configuration, which serves as the Volt’s only powertrain. As such, these models are priced to start roughly $10,000 lower than the Volt.
Sales Numbers - Mainstream Alternative Energy Vehicles - Q2 2018 - United States
MODEL | Q2 18 / Q2 17 | Q2 18 | Q2 17 | YTD 18 / YTD 17 | YTD 18 | YTD 17 |
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PRIUS | -15.91% | 23,936 | 28,466 | -16.21% | 46,171 | 55,101 |
IONIQ | +5.54% | 4,801 | 4,549 | +76.17% | 8,599 | 4,881 |
CLARITY | * | 4,493 | * | * | 7,810 | 0 |
VOLT | -19.24% | 4,336 | 5,369 | -28.52% | 7,814 | 10,932 |
LEAF | +3.86% | 4,114 | 3,961 | -8.13% | 6,659 | 7,248 |
BOLT EV | -22.60% | 3,483 | 4,500 | +3.50% | 7,858 | 7,592 |
I3 | -5.16% | 1,507 | 1,589 | +17.11% | 3,504 | 2,992 |
MIRAI | -29.22% | 281 | 397 | +4.94% | 743 | 708 |
INSIGHT | * | 274 | 0 | +13,600.00% | 274 | 2 |
E-GOLF | -74.35% | 236 | 920 | -58.88% | 776 | 1,887 |
TOTAL | -4.60% | 47,461 | 49,751 | -1.24% | 90,208 | 91,343 |
Nevertheless, the Volt saw one of the highest drops in the space during the quarter. Typically, we would have attributed this scenario to cannibalization by the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt EV, which accounted for nearly 3,483 U.S. deliveries in Q2 2018. As such, Bolt EV sales fell even more than Volt sales, making the cannibalization perspective much weaker.
But despite the 20 percent Q2 2018 sales drop, the Volt sold more than twice as many units as the BMW i3. The Volt and Bolt EV will face strong competition in the near future from the new Hyundai Kona Electric, which tops the Bolt EV’s range.
Overall sales volume of mainstream alternative energy vehicles decreased 4.6 percent in Q2 2018 and 1.2 percent in the first six months of 2018. The meager sales volume and adoption rate of new energy vehicles is concerning to many automakers and automotive suppliers, as projections for their sales have not correlated with the sales performance in the real world.
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.
For the 2019 model year, the Volt receives several notable changes, including two new exterior colors, improvements to the interior in the form of new infotainment systems, better power seat adjusters, new patterns for cloth seat fabrics, and – perhaps most notably – a new 7.2 kW high-voltage charger.
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 Q2 2017 sales
- In the United States, there were 77 selling days in Q2 2018 and 77 selling days in Q2 2017
- In Canada, there were 77 selling days in Q2 2018 and 76 selling days in Q2 2017
- South Korea sales figures reflect actual vehicle registrations rather than wholesales
- China sales figures represent retail deliveries and not wholesales
- Toyota Prius sales include Prius C, Prius and Prius Prime
- Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell
- 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
- Honda Insight sales Insight Hybrid
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Comments
If Chevrolet wanted to sell volts, they would advertise them.
It’s really unfortunate GM has refused to promote the Volt. It’s one of their best cars in years and also their best kept secret. It could have put them ahead of the pack for electric vehicles however they have likely squandered their lead as the marketplace welcomes numerous electric options. Very sad for GM.
I’ve been to two different chev dealers recently that have little knowledge or inventory of the Volt or Bolt.They didn”t even have charging stations.WOW! Chevrolet needs to step up it’s game.I’m on 6yrs of driving a volt and Love them.
Totally ignoring the elephant in the room, Tesla Model 3. +-14250 in July and +-20000 in August. Ford out of sedan market, FCA on the way out, GM undecided but unless they take action Tesla will be the only American car builder by default.
I purchased my 2017 Volt new in 2017 because I (and hundreds of others) believed that the $7500 tax credit may end by Dec 31, 2017. That probably pulled some sales from 2018 into 2017 thus greatly changing these numbers.