GM EV Sales Down 22 Percent To 16K Deliveries During Q1 2024
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GM electric vehicle (EV) sales decreased 22 percent to 16,169 units in the United States during the first quarter of 2024. GM EV sales are comprised of the following seven models:
- Chevy Bolt EV
- Chevy Bolt EUV
- Chevy Blazer EV
- Chevy Silverado EV
- GMC Hummer EV Pickup
- GMC Hummer EV SUV
- Cadillac Lyriq
Though production of the Bolt models is officially over, a next-generation Bolt EV is planned for the 2026 model year and will be based on the Bolt EUV.
This past November, BrightDrop and its eco-system of electric products became part of GM, with the integration potentially saving The General a considerable amount of money. While the division builds the BrightDrop Zevo 400 and Zevo 600 commercial delivery vans, sales of these models are not included in this analysis.
Sales Numbers - GM EVs - Q1 2024 - USA
| MODEL | Q1 24 / Q1 23 | Q1 24 | Q1 23 | Q1 24 SHARE | Q1 23 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET BOLT EV | +2.15% | 7,040 | 6,892 | 44% | 33% |
| CHEVROLET BOLT EUV | -100.00% | 0 | 12,808 | 0% | 62% |
| CHEVROLET BLAZER EV | * | 600 | * | 4% | 0% |
| CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV | * | 1,061 | * | 7% | 0% |
| GMC HUMMER EV PICKUP | +82,885.07% | 1,668 | 2 | 10% | 0% |
| CADILLAC LYRIQ | +499.17% | 5,800 | 968 | 36% | 5% |
| TOTAL | -21.78% | 16,169 | 20,670 |
Sales of the Bolt EV (see running Chevy Bolt EV sales) and Bolt EUV (see running Chevy Bolt EUV sales) are combined this quarter, with the duo posting 7,040 deliveries cumulatively.
The Blazer EV (see running Chevy Blazer EV sales) moved 600 units, and the Silverado EV (see running Chevy Silverado EV sales) posted 1,061 deliveries in both their third quarter on sale.
Sales of the Hummer EV Pickup (see running GMC Hummer EV Pickup sales), which rides on a variant of the Silverado EV’s platform and is produced at the same plant, this quarter has sales combined with its sibling, the Hummer EV SUV (see running GMC Hummer EV SUV sales), with duo posting a cumulative 1,668 deliveries.
Finally, the Cadillac Lyriq (see running Cadillac Lyriq sales) moved 5,800 units, outsold only by the Chevy Bolts. Together, these two lines account for 80 percent of GM EV sales.
Almost 1.2 million electric vehicles were sold in the U.S. during 2023, marking a new record in EV sales. This gives EVs a 7.6 percent share of the entire U.S. market, up from 5.9 percent in the 2022 calendar year.
However, EV consideration has dropped due to a lack of affordable vehicles and charging infrastructure, and 46 percent of American EV owners want to go back to ICE-powered models.
Consequently, an expert says the auto market will be EV-centric “no earlier than 2040,” though research shows that EV purchase consideration will surge in the second half of the decade.
Recently, GM CEO Mary Barra said the EV transition will take decades, and The General reduced its 2024 EV sales and production forecast.
As part of GM’s shift in its electrification strategy, the automaker announced early this year that it plans to reintroduce plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to the North American market, with the first models expected to arrive in 2027.
Discontinued Chevy Volt PHEV
Even Cadillac has changed course on its going all-electric by 2030 plan, saying it will not exclusively phase out internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles as previously projected.
Former GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz offered his perspective on this, calling the EV transition a “colossal mistake.” He pointed to high pricing and slow charging as major hurdles to mass adoption.
“The idea of EVs, gradually, adoption over time, with ever longer battery range, ever quicker recharge time, so that over the next couple of decades, EVs take a bigger and bigger slice of the pie, that’s fine,” Lutz said. “But trying to get it done overnight was a colossal mistake, and it just plain is not going to work.”
The automotive industry veteran pointed out that the internal combustion engine has been perfected over 125 years, whereas modern electric vehicle technology has only been around for about 15 years.
Yet, Lutz had a few complimentary remarks for EVs, saying, “Electric vehicles are fun, they drive well, they’re silent, they’re fast.” Additionally, Lutz said that electric vehicles have fewer moving parts and that electric vehicle braking systems are, in general, more durable. Nevertheless, he questioned whether consumers would be eager to give up their ICE-based vehicles and everything associated with them.
Back in 2007, Newsweek touted Lutz as “The Man Who Revived the Electric Car,” quoting him as saying, “The electrification of the automobile is inevitable.”
We should all get a charge out of watching the automotive industry over the next decade or two.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to GM EV sales for Q1 2023, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 76 selling days for Q1 2024 and 75 selling days for Q1 2023
- GM Q1 2024 sales reports:
- GM Q1 2024 sales U.S.A.
- GM Canada sales Q1 2024
- GM Mexico sales Q1 2024
- GM China sales Q1 2024
- GM Brazil sales Q1 2024
- GM Argentina sales Q1 2024
- GM Chile sales Q1 2024
- GM Colombia sales Q1 2024
- GM South Korea sales Q1 2024
- GM South Korea January 2024 sales
- Chevrolet South Korea January 2024 sales
- Cadillac South Korea January 2024 sales
- GM South Korea February 2024 sales
- Chevrolet South Korea February 2024 sales
- GMC South Korea February 2024 sales
- Cadillac South Korea February 2024 sales
- GM South Korea March 2024 sales
- Chevrolet South Korea March 2024 sales
- Cadillac South Korea March 2024 sales
- GM South Korea January 2024 sales
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Why even include the EUV sales on the chart if it’s been discontinued? Every active EV model on the chart so an increase. Also, who the heck is buying these Hummer EVs? Aren’t they like 100k? Man some people are loaded lol
Why are we even discussing FIRST QUARTER sales 3 days from the end of the second quarter! This isn’t news, this data is 3 months old…
I was going to comment that I believe this story is a repeat.
With all the auto media coverage, you’d think that 16,000 was 1.6 million.
Outside of the Bolt that ended manufacturing last year all of GMs EV sales are growing. And outside of Tesla EV sales are growing. Given ICE sales are declining across the board it’s good to have some positive news.
“EV purchase consideration will surge in the second half of the decade.” I would not consider an EV unless the technology makes them better in every way than ICEs. Right now they aren’t. So I fail to see the value in shelling out more money for less. Make them better in every way that matters (not just gimmicks and 0-60 times) and then we’ll talk on whether I’ll consider one. But right now, its a solid NO and that won’t change if the cons don’t get resolved.
At this point, I’d rather they put all of the money into developing cleaner synthetic fuels. EVs and these crazy batteries aren’t it.
I have a hard time imagining what a “crazy battery” looks like and what is it used for.
Have you ever even driven an EV, let alone lived with one for any period of time? The only win for an ICE in my real-world comparison owning both is range between fuel stops when road tripping. The ability to “refuel” to full every-night in my garage for pennies FAR outweighs that con. My EV is smoother, quieter, quicker, more responsive, better driving and has been MORE RELIABLE than any ICE vehicle that I’ve ever owned. I currently own 3 ICE vehicles and 1 EV; I choose to drive the EV 99% of the time for all of the reasons mentioned above. It is just better in every way that matters…
Mayor and Kary: You both make totally correct statements and it’s all proven. And yet, the majority of people commenting on this site will continue to squeal like a stuck hog about how bad EV’s are.
Personally, I don’t hate ICE. I still own two of them although they are older classics that I seldom drive. But every day I drive brand new ICE vehicles from Mazda and Volvo. And every day, I get back into my Bolt EV and reaffirm just how superior the EV’s are to ICE. My 2023 Bolt EV drives better, is way more quiet, more comfortable and better assembled than anything Mazda can dream of at this point. Every time I have to deliver a 2024/2025 Mazda (ICE), I’m amazed at just how old and outdated they truly are.
But all these anit-EV arm chair quarterbacks on this site know more than everyone else I guess.
Due to insurance and liability issues you are not allowed to park and or charge your EV in a garage. Please start telling the truth.
Can you tell us where you’ve seen this? I’ve seen no such thing. You better let the millions of people in the US know this fact.
So, being cheaper to drive, requiring less maintenance (including brakes), not requiring trips to a gas station, being much faster and quieter, and not producing as much CO2 is not enough? Sounds like you won’t be satisfied until they make both you and your spouse more attractive.
I’ll admit they can’t do everything an ICE vehicle can do (e.g. tow a travel trailer distances), and aren’t ideal in very cold locations (e.g. the middle of Canada and Alaska), and are a bad purchase for most people who cannot charge at home, but now that we have ranges in the 300 mile area they certainly the best choice for many people no that we are getting ones at lower trim levels (e.g. Equinox–and there even lower trim in the not so distant future).
If you must have a Lyriq, buy a used one. There are 2024’s with low miles at $15-20K back of MSRP.
Proof? Where are these “deals” at?
Check Tasca Buick/GMC in Melbourne, FL. Nice 2024 Lyriq Sport there for $46,400. MSRP was $64,401.
Just imagine if GM treated the Bolt’s like they do the Silverado’s. GM never stops making the trucks and they will run “classic” models along side the all new ones time after time. But with the Bolt, the botch it at every step. First kill it. Then because of the backlash, they un-kill it. But then they won’t give a new model for more than 1 1/2 years AFTER the last 2023 Bolt rolled off the line. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that GM should have continued the old Bolt for the 2024 model year as they changed over the line at the new assembly plant for the next one. Heck, they maybe should have continued the old one for the 2025 year to run them as “classics” along side the all new one.
But no. They need to have the assembly lines and room to produce the fat pig Hummers that are selling so well. It’s time the shareholders begin to hold higher management at GM to account for the many bad decisions they have been making.
Auto makers are required to maintain a supply of replacement parts for every vehicle they sell for 7 years. Why extend the inventory time of an obsolete battery? They stopped producing old style battery vehicles so that they can standardize on one superior battery system and reduce inventory requirements sooner resulting in making EV manufacturing less expensive. GM produces the “fat pig Hummers” to sell to people willing to pay the higher prices helping to defray, up front, the expense of developing the improved battery system. Good thing rocket scientists aren’t required to help GM through this transition period.
You must know that GM’s Ultium batteries are future-upgradable. If your battery died five years from now, they would replace it with what they are currently producing. The cells within the modules don’t matter, and the batteries are monitored wirelessly.
Grown men EV sycophants on the site everyday crying because 80% of Americans are buying ICE ,
I’ve had my 2024 Cadillac Lyriq AWD for 6 months and 11,000 very fun miles. I like everything about it. It is a joy to drive —- quiet, comfortable, powerful. The torque is remarkable! I’ve been on 6 road trips and recharging is actually rather fun as you get a chance to talk to other EV owners. All seem to answer “I love it” when asked how they like their EV. I spoke to a young mom who couldn’t say enough positives about her new Rivian which she had traded in a Tesla for. I really like charging ar EVgo as I chose the option to have two years free charging. The new Flying J/Pilot EVgo stations are very convenient and easy to use as you can pull through to charge. Charging at home is so easy and convenient. I really like the Super Cruise with Automatic Lane Change —- it is so convenient and really is a safer way to drive. When you look at pricing I think the Lyriq is a real value compared to other electrics. The Tech is the least expensive and while it doesn’t have as many features, even with a single motor it is very fun to drive.
How idiotic do you have to be to downvote a person just relaying their experience with a GM vehicle. Must be some pretty insecure people out there.
DR: My thoughts exactly. The anit-EV sentiment on here is so bad that it reeks to high heaven. It just makes zero sense why these people are like that.
Gar: Thank you for sharing your personal experience and how much you enjoy your EV. I also drive an EV and won’t go back to ICE under any circumstances. I would consider a PHEV sedan if someone other than Toyota/Honda offer one. But even then it would require a minimum of 40 miles pure EV range and be a sedan/car or it would be a no go.
Zero sense?
Where do you think the electricity for your precious EV comes from?
Do you know how natural gas that powers much of the grid is recovered (hint: in conjunction with that nasty, dirty oil you hate so much)?
Where do you think cobalt comes from (hint: mined by hand by poor, starving brown children you feign concern for)?
Have you ever seen a lithium mine?
How does raw ore make its way to a battery factory and from there to a EV factory (hint: burning massive amounts of hc)?
Do you know what happens when there is increased grid draw?
The electricity for my EV comes to my garage from San Antonio’s CPS Energy’s Calaveras Lake power plant which burns natural gas.
Sooooo, your EV runs on fossil fuel AND has a giant toxic battery that was made and will be disposed of at some point?
Apparently.