As previously reported by GM Authority, production of the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV and 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV was scheduled to cease on November 7th, 2023. Now, GM Authority has learned that production of the Chevy Bolt models has been extended by several weeks.
The 2023 Bolt EV and 2023 Bolt EUV will now end production in December 2023 instead of the previously scheduled November 2023. As of the time of this writing, the exact date has yet to be announced.
It’s worth noting that the start of regular production (SORP) of the two models was back in July 2022, meaning that the 2023 model year of the two electric vehicles will boast a production run of 17 months.
2023 Chevy Bolt EV
As a reminder, General Motors expects to produce 70,000 units of the Chevy Bolt EV and Chevy Bolt EUV over the course of the 2023 calendar year. Notably, as of Q2 2023, The General recorded a total of 33,659 units sold, meaning that the 70,000 goal is well within reach.
Sales Numbers - Chevy Bolt - Q2 2023 - USA
| MODEL | Q2 23 / Q2 22 | Q2 23 | Q2 22 | YTD 23 / YTD 22 | YTD 23 | YTD 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLT EV | +112.46% | 5,441 | 2,561 | +368.40% | 12,333 | 2,633 |
| BOLT EUV | +94.30% | 8,518 | 4,384 | +356.66% | 21,326 | 4,670 |
| TOTAL | +100.99% | 13,959 | 6,945 | +360.89% | 33,659 | 7,303 |
One of the most striking aspects reflected by the sales figures is the substantial year-over-year increase the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV have enjoyed, likely stemming from the multiple recalls and stop-sales that General Motors issued in the years prior.
2023 Chevy Bolt EUV
Under the skin, the Chevy Bolt EV and Chevy Bolt EUV both ride on the GM BEV2 platform, which serves as the precursor to the GM BEV3 platform currently found underneath several GM EV products. A 65 kWh battery pack supplies the front-mounted electric motor, while total output is rated at 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque.
Production currently takes place at the GM Lake Orion plant in Michigan.
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I can only assume they are doing this to up their electric car numbers and to reflect the fact that they can push back the rehab of the Orion factory due to the slow pace of the Ultium battery pack manufacturing. No need to have the factory ready if they don’t have the parts to build anything. Remember that Factory Zero will still be open and hopefully cranking their trucks by the time Orion reopens.
That slow pace concerns me. How will they have enough capacity to produce the batteries for the Equinox, Bolt, Lyriq, Escalade, Blazer, Silverado, Hummer, and the upcoming Cadillac CUV all coming out within a span of 1-2 years?
The “upcoming Cadillac CUV” is now named Optiq. It will be the smallest Cadillac Ultium vehicle, and probably the same size as the Chevy Equinox.
The other three cell factories coming online over the next 1-2 years, securing delivery of the automation equipment that has been bottlenecking module assembly, and adding on-site module assembly to more plants (as they’ve already started at CAMI).
I believe that the 2024 Chevy Bolt Ev and EUV will be delayed because the next generation will use the same Ultium power train as the Chevy Equinox but probably smaller and lesser power.
There won’t be a 2024 Bolt unless they continue production of the current model. They have major engineering changes to do, even though they will use a lot of the current model’s structure. Late 2025 or 2026 for the new Bolt.
It disgusts me that they continue to produce new Bolts and they still have not replaced the battery in my 2022 Bolt so I will have the range that was promised at purchase.
How were you able to Purchase a 2022 Bolt without the new battery? GM froze sales on all 2022s until they got a new battery. Did you buy it from a private seller? If so, get the latest software update and that will warn you if you ever have a battery problem.
I purchased a 2022 Bolt EUV from a dealer (used, 6200 miles) that didn’t have the new battery. I spoke with a GM concierge and was told that the vehicle’s battery was tested to verify it was safe. Software was installed to monitor the battery for 6,000 miles. During the 6,000 miles, if the software determined the battery to be unsafe, then it would be replaced. If the software flagged no problems, the 80% charge limit would be removed, then I would have full range.
No range extender engine in it?
Not interested.
The least they could do is put a lawnmower engine in it, which in direct drive provides ~20hp to the wheels
“Unbelievably GM does something half-smart”. That’s the headline.
I’m so happy with my new Chevy Bolt EV
Small enough to fit into my one-vehicle garage.
Drives & handles so nicely, & is such a pretty pale-blue color.