Chevrolet Bolt EV sales increased in the United States and Canada, and decreased in Mexico and South Korea during the second quarter of 2019.
Chevrolet Bolt EV Sales - Q2 2019 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Bolt EV deliveries totaled 3,965 units in Q2 2019, an increase of about 14 percent compared to 3,483 units sold in Q2 2018.In the first six months of the year, Bolt EV sales increased about 5 percent to 8,281 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2019 / Q2 2018 | Q2 2019 | Q2 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLT EV | +13.84% | 3,965 | 3,483 | +5.38% | 8,281 | 7,858 |
Chevrolet Bolt EV Sales - Q2 2019 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Bolt EV deliveries totaled 1,290 units in Q2 2019, an increase of about 58 percent compared to 818 units sold in Q2 2018.In the first six months of the year, Bolt EV sales increased about 20 percent to 1,716 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2019 / Q2 2018 | Q2 2019 | Q2 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLT EV | +57.70% | 1,290 | 818 | +19.75% | 1,716 | 1,433 |
Chevrolet Bolt EV Sales - Q2 2019 - Mexico
In Mexico, Chevrolet Bolt EV deliveries totaled 6 units in Q2 2019, a decrease of about 14 percent compared to 7 units sold in Q2 2018.In the first six months of the year, Bolt EV sales increased about 100 percent to 16 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2019 / Q2 2018 | Q2 2019 | Q2 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLT EV | -14.29% | 6 | 7 | +100.00% | 16 | 8 |
Chevrolet Bolt EV Sales - Q2 2019 - South Korea
In South Korea, Chevrolet Bolt EV deliveries totaled 1,029 units in Q2 2019, a decrease of about 65 percent compared to 2,970 units sold in Q2 2018.In the first six months of the year, Bolt EV sales decreased about 46 percent to 1,679 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2019 / Q2 2018 | Q2 2019 | Q2 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLT EV | -65.35% | 1,029 | 2,970 | -46.22% | 1,679 | 3,122 |
Competitive Sales Comparison
Chevrolet Bolt EV sales rebounded from the red in the second quarter of 2019, enabling the small EV to increase its segment share from 7 to 11 percent. In addition, Chevy’s battery electric car-crossover had a relatively decent sales performance compared to most of its rivals during the time frame. For instance, Honda Clarity sales dropped nearly 32 percent, while Toyota Prius sales fell 28 percent.
The circumstance puts the Bolt EV in third place in the mainstream dedicated electric and electrified vehicle segments, behind the dominant Toyota Prius, which commanded 48 percent of the segment share, and the Hyundai Ioniq in second place with 12 percent of the segment share. The Bolt EV outsold the rest of the segment, including the Nissan Leaf – the Bolt EV’s most direct rival, which saw sales decrease 19 percent – followed by the Honda Clarity. The rest of the competition is behind by quite a notable margin, including GM’s own Chevy Volt (see Chevy Volt sales), which has been discontinued, the BMW i3, the now-discontinued Volkswagen e-Golf, and the Toyota Mirai.
Sales Numbers - Mainstream Small Battery Electric Cars - Q2 2019 - USA
| MODEL | Q2 19 / Q2 18 | Q2 19 | Q2 18 | Q2 19 SHARE | Q2 18 SHARE | YTD 19 / YTD 18 | YTD 19 | YTD 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA PRIUS | -28.21% | 17,183 | 23,936 | 48% | 51% | -36.67% | 29,241 | 46,171 |
| HYUNDAI IONIQ | -10.66% | 4,289 | 4,801 | 12% | 10% | -11.63% | 7,599 | 8,599 |
| CHEVROLET BOLT EV | +13.84% | 3,965 | 3,483 | 11% | 7% | +5.38% | 8,281 | 7,858 |
| NISSAN LEAF | -19.23% | 3,323 | 4,114 | 9% | 9% | -9.78% | 6,008 | 6,659 |
| HONDA CLARITY | -31.52% | 3,077 | 4,493 | 9% | 10% | -9.80% | 7,045 | 7,810 |
| CHEVROLET VOLT | -73.57% | 1,146 | 4,336 | 3% | 9% | -53.08% | 3,666 | 7,814 |
| BMW I3 | -17.52% | 1,243 | 1,507 | 3% | 3% | -37.01% | 2,207 | 3,504 |
| VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF | +336.44% | 1,030 | 236 | 3% | 1% | +143.94% | 1,893 | 776 |
| TOYOTA MIRAI | +119.22% | 616 | 281 | 2% | 1% | +29.61% | 963 | 743 |
| TOTAL | -23.98% | 35,872 | 47,187 | -25.61% | 66,903 | 89,934 |
We should note that Toyota Prius and Hyundai Ioniq sales figures are not exclusive to completely electric models, but also include Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid variants of each vehicle. The case is similar for the Honda Clarity, which is available in Plug-In Hybrid, Electric and Fuel Cell flavors.
The mainstream dedicated new energy vehicle segment contracted 24 percent to 35,872 units in Q2 2019.
The GM Authority Take
Chevrolet Bolt EV sales volume has always been an area of concern, especially given GM’s strategy to dive headfirst into the electric vehicle space by introducing a planned 20 electric vehicles by the year 2023. In that regard, the second quarter was another step in the right direction following a relatively stable first quarter, and compared to the model’s lackluster performance throughout 2018.
Even so, the sales volume is still extremely low. Hence, we sincerely hope that this is the beginning of a Chevrolet Bolt EV sales growth streak, or that GM knows something we don’t as it relates to the future commercial success of electric cars.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Chevrolet Bolt sales Q2 2018, except as noted
- In the United States, there were 77 selling days in Q2 2019 and 77 selling days in Q2 2018
- 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, Prius Prime, Prius C and Prius V
- Toyota Mirai sales include Mirai fuel cell vehicle
- 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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The Chevrolet Bolt EV is a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) from General Motors’ Chevrolet brand. Officially positioned as a crossover by Chevrolet, the five-door subcompact hatchback offers over 200 miles of range on a full charge while also featuring advanced connectivity technologies designed to enhance and personalize the driving experience. The 2017 Bolt was first shown as the Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It is based on GM's BEV2 platform (a derivative of G2 platform) The Chevy Bolt EV received a few minor updates and changes for the 2019 model year, which is its third model year of the first-generation Bolt EV in the United States market. In addition to three new colors, the Bolt EV also received the following: The Bolt EV is assembled at the following plants:
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In my city I see Bolts pop-up as rideshare, traditional taxi, civil/city duty, commuter and even police duty in one suburban department. The Bolt is catching on, I wish it was more Model 3 like IMO.
Can’t GM make an EV that looks as good as Model 3 . Just make the Camero and Malibu EV and see how well it sells
Funny thing is I don’t think the Model 3 is attractive. It’s a low sedan with a disproportional greenhouse. The Model S works because it’s a large sedan. The model 3 should have just been a crossover (Model Y). The Proportions work better.
I can get the premiere for 23.5K if I trade in the Malibu, and I think the Bolt now has good features. I’m only worried about a cold battery, since I don’t have a garage and live in Michigan. Does the car come with remote start ? If I can warm it up before taking it to EV-Go, that would be great. I can get the full 60 kW charging speed.
Calling an obvious failure a success…..GM spin doctors .
Spin Mary Barra out of there and breathe.