Chevy Bolt EUV recorded their first-ever sales in the United States. In doing so, the new electric vehicle recorded its first-ever quarterly sales figure during Q2 2021.
Chevy Bolt EUV Sales Numbers - Q2 2021 - USA
| MODEL | Q2 21 / Q2 20 | Q2 21 | Q2 20 | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET BOLT EUV | * | 406 | * | * | 406 | 0 |
Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)
Chevy Bolt EUV sales are off to a fair start, though the nameplate sold far less units than any other model in its segment, which we have limited to vehicles that are purely battery-powered and are not offered with any other powertrain configuration, such as plug-in hybrids or hybrids. It’s worth highlighting the fact that the GM Lake Orion plant began shipping the very first units of the Bolt EUV to dealers during the second week of May.
Both the Bolt EV and Nissan Leaf experienced substantial growth, while the Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen ID.4, and Bolt EUV recorded their first-ever Q2 results. At just over 5 percent, the Tesla Model 3 was the only vehicle to post a drop in sales volume.
Sales Numbers - Mainstream BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles) - Q2 2021 - USA
| MODEL | Q2 21 / Q2 20 | Q2 21 | Q2 20 | Q2 21 SHARE | Q2 20 SHARE | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA MODEL Y | * | 42,800 | * | 43% | 0% | * | 87,600 | 0 |
| TESLA MODEL 3 | -5.33% | 28,400 | 30,000 | 29% | 89% | -18.75% | 58,500 | 72,000 |
| CHEVROLET BOLT EV | +334.63% | 10,857 | 2,498 | 11% | 7% | +137.51% | 19,882 | 8,371 |
| FORD MUSTANG MACH-E | * | 6,361 | * | 6% | 0% | * | 12,975 | 0 |
| VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 | * | 5,756 | * | 6% | 0% | * | 6,230 | 0 |
| NISSAN LEAF | +357.95% | 4,804 | 1,049 | 5% | 3% | +157.03% | 7,729 | 3,007 |
| CHEVROLET BOLT EUV | * | 406 | * | 0% | 0% | * | 406 | 0 |
| TOTAL | +196.25% | 99,384 | 33,547 | +131.86% | 193,322 | 83,378 |
As such, the segment is dominated by the Tesla Model Y and Model 3, which combine for a lofty 72 percent segment share. The Bolt EV followed with 11 percent on its own, with the EUV adding less than one percent. Both the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Volkswagen ID.4 accounted for 6 percent each, while the Nissan Leaf walked away with 5.
The mainstream dedicated BEV segment expanded nearly 200 percent to 99,384 units in Q2 2021, meaning Chevy’s growth rate between both Bolt offerings outperformed the segment.
The GM Authority Take
Low sales volumes have typically been an area of concern given GM’s EV-focused strategy, which calls for launching 30 electric vehicles by the year 2025. While the Bolt EUV isn’t off to as a great a start as, say, the Mustang Mach-E, the positive sales performance of its crosstown rival as well as its smaller sibling during the first half of 2021 represents a glimmer of hope that sales will continue to rise for the Bolt family. In fact, a recent study found that 71 percent of U.S. drivers are considering an electric vehicle.
The competition is also very strong from fellow domestic manufacturer Tesla, and the comparatively low sales volume of the Chevy is an area of concern nonetheless. To that end, GM has launched the Bolt EUV as a more mainstream-oriented offering, both in terms of styling and usability.
2022 Bolt EV refresh
Additionally, the Bolt EV has received a thorough refresh that has launched in mid-2021 as a 2022 model year vehicle, alongside the larger Bolt EUV. Updates to the model include new front and rear fascias, along with various improvements to the interior, including new seats. The battery electric drivetrain remains the same.
- See more details on what’s in store for the 2022 Bolt EV.
We expect both Bolt models to sell in higher volumes once their launches are complete and both are available in higher volumes.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Chevrolet Bolt EUV sales for Q2 2020, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 77 selling days in Q2 2021 and 77 selling days in Q2 2020
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Comments
Hey 406 for a brand new car, whose stable mate has had a string of very bad news, isn’t bad at all!
Remember, they have to deliver these to dealers.
I purchased a 2022 Bolt EUV in June, 2021…
I like the wider space available in the cabin, and the car is generally more attractive. But amazingly, they screwed up the Dynamic Braking which was very easy to use in the 2017 Bolt ev I traded in..
When stopping, I could quickly hit the shift lever with my right hand while pushing the ‘Regen on Demand’ button with my left fingers – bringing the car to its fastest stop (with the pernandle (PRNDL) in ‘Low’) , and then tapping the shift lever again to put it back in Drive.
The Push button scheme amazingly is much harder to quickly use. I’ll have to train myself to quickly use it, if possible, but it is beyond brain-dead to try to understand why GM continually ‘fixes’ things that aren’t broke.
I would much rather have saved money on the unwanted fast-charging ability, 48 ampere (11 kw) car charger (in which GM doesn’t even offer a home wall box to take advantage of it – the free charging cord only good for 32 amperes), 120/240 volt charging cord which I have no use for, nor the free $500 in EVGO fast charging credit (only good for 3 years) which has NO FACILITIES within the car’s driving range currently, and after repeated phone calls and emails to them and the salesman, and the dealership, and evgo, has not been issued a month after purchase yet anyway..
No matter, I still consider the car a fair value even with all that added crap that I’ll never use. I wish GM would go back to offering ‘options’ and ‘delete options’ for people who want to save money.. I really don’t like their current ‘take it or leave it’ approach.
Is this a Fire Sale?
You know things are bad when they are forced to offer a “Fireball” trim level, haha.
Supposedly they are now replacing pouches or entire batteries on some Bolt EV’s.. Better late than never….
Ford had to endure jokes about the Pinto for years….. Perhaps GM at this late date is finally nipping the problem in the bud.
The current 👨🚒🔥🤣 battery snafu is going to hurt Bolt and GM only knows baby steps when trying to satisfy customers plagued with its product problems. I would never buy any new GM product, especially in a whole new concept like EV’s, in the first 3-5 years.
We will be staying with Tesla, at least they have had years to solve the early EV problems. Our second Tesla is a much better vehicle than our first one.. I love our Tesla.
Tesla PLAID had a fire 2 days after delivery, in addition 2 other Plaid customers reported battery failures on reddit the first 2 weeks, then Tesla had a 2 week shipping hold on Model S, for firmware updates, so I guess Tesla has some issues too.
We like our Model Y, its a great EV, but far from perfect.
They better wake up. I will not pay the list price or above list. for a Bolt. This is not a Tesla. Hellooooo!
Traded my 2015 Volt for a 2022 Bolt EUV last week and drove it 170 miles home. Very happy with the Bolt however I am having to get used to the difference in steering. Despite driving in no cross winds and on roads very level and flat, the Bolt unlike my 2012 and 2015 Volts seemed to have a “desire” to pull to the left. I might make the long trip back to where I bought the Bolt and have them check the wheel alignment. I really like the better vision looking out of the Bolt than my Volts and the video view for the rear view mirror is outstanding. When backing up, the view of the Bolt as seen from above (must be my Guardian Angel) is mind-blowing.