GM sales figures reveal that the Chevy Bolt EV and Chevy Bolt EUV are currently among the best-selling vehicles in Canada, outperforming many other popular models during the first half of calendar 2023.
Among top-selling models, only The General’s mainstay full-size pickup trucks – the GMC Sierra and the Chevy Silverado – plus the GMC Terrain crossover outsold the Chevy Bolt EV and EUV, as the following table shows:
| Units Sold | |
|---|---|
| GMC Sierra | 30,642 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | 27,477 |
| GMC Terrain | 6,895 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV/Bolt EUV | 6,871 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 6,352 |
| GMC Yukon/Yukon XL | 5,381 |
| Chevrolet Suburban/Tahoe | 4,229 |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 3,262 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2,983 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 2,950 |
The two variants of the Chevy Bolt placed fourth in H1 calendar 2023 sales, outperforming a number of popular models. These include small crossovers like the Chevy Equinox and Chevy Trailblazer as well as the GMC Yukon full-size SUV.
By contrast, the Chevy Bolt doesn’t even appear on the top 10 list of best-selling GM models in the U.S. regardless of the availability of the EV tax rebate, This is despite the Bolt family dominating the mainstream EV passenger car segment in the U.S. with 40 percent segment market share in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023.
In Canada, EVs such as the Chevy Bolt sell much better in certain provinces than in others, depending on the available provincial EV incentives. These stack with the $5,000 maximum federal EV incentive as the table below shows:
| Maximum Provincial Incentive | Maximum Federal Incentive | Maximum Stackable Incentive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $0 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| British Columbia | $3,000 | $5,000 | $8,000 |
| Manitoba | $0 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | $2,500 | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| New Brunswick | $5,000 | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Northwest Territories | $0 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Nova Scotia | $3,000 | $5,000 | $8,000 |
| Nunavut | $0 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Ontario | $0 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Prince Edward Island | $5,000 | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Québec | $7,000 | $5,000 | $12,000 |
| Saskatchewan | $0 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Yukon | $5,000 | $5,000 | $10,000 |
While Chevy Bolt sales are eclipsed by many other models in the U.S., GM is unable to keep up with demand for the compact EVs in Canada. Waiting lists for the Bolt are so long that some Canadian dealers have been transferring Chevy Bolt EV and Chevy Bolt EUV reservations into Chevy Equinox EV reservations.
Canadian Chevy Bolt prices are shown in the third table below, illustrating that in some provinces stacked EV incentives can account for as much as 30.8 percent of the price of a new Chevy Bolt LT.
| MSRP | Destination Freight Charge | A/C Tax | Dealer Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt EV LT | $38,943 | $1,800 | $100 | $699 | $41,542 |
| Bolt EUV LT | $40,548 | $1,800 | $100 | $699 | $43,147 |
| Bolt EUV Premier | $44,048 | $1,800 | $100 | $699 | $46,647 |
GM is planning to discontinue the Chevy Bolt family following the 2023 model year, with production of the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV and 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV currently scheduled to end on November 7th, 2023 at the GM Lake Orion plant in Michigan. The plant will then complete its retooling to support production of the Chevy Silverado EV.
While production of the Chevy Bolt nameplate is soon to wrap up, GM is producing a high number of the compact EVs before the last unit rolls off the assembly line. The General plans to produce 70,000 Chevy Bolt units in calendar 2023, a 59 percent boost from the 44,000 vehicles built in calendar 2022.
As GM Authority previously learned, the last order cycle for the Chevy Bolt starts on Thursday, August 17th, with only a few days available during which final orders can be placed. However, the GM CEO Mary Barra left open the possibility the model will return in the future as a next-generation Chevy Bolt powered by Ultium-branded third-generation EV technology.
As a reminder, the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV and 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV are both equipped with a 65 kWh battery pack, which supplies energy to the front-mounted electric motor. Total output is rated at 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, while both models utilize the GM BEV2 platform for structure.
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Comments
how well do they work at 20 to 40 below zero ?
They lose about the same range as an ICE vehicle at those temps.
Good point there! In winter, here in Québec, particularly in January and February , ICE loose so much mpg and range.
No engine block to freeze up, so probably just fine.
Actually more reliably than many ICE cars.
Especially in extreme cold.
And considering a full charge is about 4.80$ CAD, I think it does pretty good.
Nobody except Canadians care about Canada – and I’m thinking $4.80. From what was the beginning charge –
Why did you even click on the article on the first place?
Quebec electricity rates are very low. They’re the equivalent of 0.05$USD per kWh for the first 40 kWh every day, 0.08$USD/kWh after that. $4.80 doesn’t seem off base at all.
First thing I thought was , what are the government incentives?”
I always find it interesting that when you look at a ice vehicle you are told mpg. Low mpg, average mpg and high mpg.
It’s the same when it’s hot outside or very cold outside.
With Ev’s we are told the size of the motor and torque produced. Much like mpg people what to know how far they can drive their EV. So with that said you Canadians continue to take other people’s tax money to produce something that really isn’t worth having. That’s what we are doing here in the USA and it really sucks right now.
GM keep your battery golf carts and please focus on what people really want. Not what the governments tell you what they want !. Love my C8 great job on that vehicle. Range on a full tank 430 miles as long as I don’t run her hard. Fun factor 10.
@Tom Ceccarelli: Hmmm, funny thing because not only did I want an EV, but I’m now on my 3rd one! Where I work, the majority of customers coming in are looking for/wanting an EV or PHEV. At this point, I can’t see myself ever going back to a non EV vehicle.
Says more about the crap lineup and those willing to pay 50g for a car that sipped gas anyway.
Government tax money (My tax Money) giving rebates to upper class as I know I can’t afford an EV? The 3 big dealers pumped the prices of gas vehicles up to match the electric ones. Making people think they are getting a deal? Electric is a pipe dream and will do nothing for the environment? I will never own one and if the prices don’t come down, I will never have another car. I’m hoping the dealerships all get stuck with these EV’s sitting on the lot rusting….Not selling here anyway. With this all we will be is cold, hungry and in the dark
Sounds like you’ve got one of the three already covered (you being in the dark).
Well, just in case you don’t know, your country is producing 25% of its electricity with solar and wind at this moment – and it’s steadily increasing. Also, your country hasn’t build a coal plant in the last 10 years.
Seems that some Americans do understand something about what’s going on…
Not you obviously.
Glad to see the Bolt win back buyer confidence. Styling for a next-generation Bolt would be very interesting.
In Q2, Bolt EV/EUV may even come to #3, but thats the last. Lets see they even produce up to Nov 7 or wrap up even earlier. But dealers will keep selling it until 2024-Q4 since they are not interested in selling right away.
Not really sure on where everyone is getting there info in the comments, certified GM EV tech here! ICE vehicles loose a tremendous amounts of mileage in the winter, probably close to a third of the fuel range for one, and I’m not sure how people are saying there too expensive when there’s government rebates basically paying the taxes on them and getting them stupid low payments for whats on the market right now, and finally, they are selling like hot cakes, are dealer had a truck load show up on a Thursday and they were gone by Monday, all of them. There is no range anxiety, 400kms to charge and if you smart about it in the winter you gonna get close to the same range if you don’t go on a long trip, to use it back and fourth to work and go to a friend’s place on the weekend you’ll never notice it, and save money on fuel. Just because theres articles stating false facts doesn’t mean it’s true
I’m thinking you maybe a “certified GM tech” However, you are in error on range, yes ICE vehicle do lose some range in extreme cold and heat. But nowhere near what you claim- the range loss on ICE is usually do to winter fuel blend – also the actual effective range on EV’s is nowhere near what the EPA posts – as I side note I went from Harrisburg Pa to Whitefish Montana in February and averaged 29.5 MPG in my 3.0 Diesel Silverado and that was running at times in 4WD high at 25/30 mph on unplowed highways – the site won’t allow me to post a snap of my fuel consumption to show photo proof-
Great Dan so Happy you like your Ev. Where I live in the mountains of nor cal we don’t use them . We have big trucks and fast sports cars,
don’t use government tax money to buy our vehicles. And have guns for protection. Best of luck with your 4th Ev. Myself looking forward to my 4th. Corvette in 2026.
What do guns have to do with anything?
It was a pathetic attempt to prove how tough he is.
J , I simply brought up a gun to point out that it’s
just a other freedom trying to be taken away by government like they are trying to take my ICE vehicle away. Not trying to be tough guy here, just believe in our constitutional rights and freedoms that we have here in the United states that men and women have died for.
I drove a Volt for seven years, and have just taken delivery of a Bolt that I ordered a year ago. So nice to drive, and with a splendid range!