GM EV (electric vehicle) sales increased 97 percent to 31,886 units in the United States during the first quarter of 2025.
GM electric vehicles are comprised of the following vehicles:
- Cadillac Optiq
- Cadillac Lyriq
- Cadillac Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL (IQL has not yet launched)
- Chevy Bolt
- Chevy Bolt EV (discontinued)
- Chevy Bolt EUV (discontinued)
- Chevy Equinox EV
- Chevy Blazer EV
- Chevy Silverado EV
- Chevy BrightDrop commercial delivery vans
- BrightDrop 400
- BrightDrop 600
- GMC Hummer EV
- GMC Sierra EV
Not surprisingly, crossovers again led the way in sales volume during Q1 2025, while electric trucks were a mixed bag.
Sales Numbers - GM EVs - Q1 2025 - USA
| MODEL | Q1 25 / Q1 24 | Q1 25 | Q1 24 | Q1 25 SHARE | Q1 24 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET BOLT EV | -99.82% | 13 | 7,040 | 0% | 44% |
| CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV | * | 10,329 | * | 32% | 0% |
| CHEVROLET BLAZER EV | +931.17% | 6,187 | 600 | 19% | 4% |
| CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV | +124.60% | 2,383 | 1,061 | 7% | 7% |
| CHEVROLET BRIGHTDROP | * | 274 | * | 1% | 0% |
| GMC HUMMER EV PICKUP | +108.57% | 3,479 | 1,668 | 11% | 10% |
| GMC SIERRA EV | * | 1,249 | * | 4% | 0% |
| CADILLAC OPTIQ | * | 1,716 | * | 5% | 0% |
| CADILLAC LYRIQ | -25.86% | 4,300 | 5,800 | 13% | 36% |
| CADILLAC ESCALADE IQ | * | 1,956 | * | 6% | 0% |
| TOTAL | +97.20% | 31,886 | 16,169 |
The Chevy Equinox EV led with 10,329 deliveries, accounting for 32 percent, or nearly a third, of GM EV sales. It was followed by its larger sibling, the Blazer EV midsize crossover, which posted 6,187 deliveries. Next up was the Cadillac Lyriq with 4,300 sales. Joining these crossovers this quarter is the small Cadillac Optiq, which recorded 1,716 deliveries.
All four models ride on the GM BEV3 platform.
Meanwhile, the full-size Cadillac Escalade IQ saw 1,956 deliveries. Announced in March, the extended-length Cadillac Escalade IQL isn’t available yet.
Regarding battery electric trucks, the Chevy Silverado EV moved 2,383 units and the GMC Sierra EV recorded 1,249 deliveries. The GMC Hummer EV Pickup and SUV together posted 3,479 deliveries; sales of the Hummer EVs are included on the Hummer EV Pickup line item.
The trucks and SUVs all ride on the GM BT1 platform.
Finally, the Chevy BrightDrop cargo and delivery van moved 274 units. GM recently moved it under the Bow Tie brand. Sales of its two variants are not broken out, which include the short-wheelbase BrightDrop 400 and longer-wheelbase BrightDrop 600.
Though production of the Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV has been over for a while, the next-generation 2026 Chevy Bolt EV is on the way. As noted above, sales of the two discontinued models are included in the same line, posting just 13 sales this quarter as final remaining inventory dwindles down.
It’s worth noting that the 31,886 deliveries this quarter represents a substantial drop of 12K units, or 27 percent, compared to the previous quarter’s 43,976 sales of GM EVs.
The General’s portfolio of all-electric models range from the $35,000 Chevy Equinox EV all the way up to the $340,000 Cadillac Celestiq ultra-luxury sedan at nearly 10 times the price.
Though not part of the automaker’s offerings, the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX ride on the GM BEV3 platform and are built by GM.
But more models and variants are on the way for GM, with the Cadillac Vistiq three-row crossover already on sale and the Silverado EV and Sierra EV set to expand their lineups this year. These will be joined by the the aforementioned next-gen Bolt EV.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to GM EV sales for Q1 2024, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 75 selling days for Q1 2025 and 77 selling days for Q1 2024
- GM Q1 2025 sales reports:
- GM Q1 2025 sales U.S.A.
- Chevrolet sales Q1 2025 U.S.A.
- Cadillac sales Q1 2025 U.S.A.
- Buick sales Q1 2025 U.S.A.
- GMC sales Q1 2025 U.S.A.
- GM Canada sales Q1 2025
- GM China sales Q1 2025
- GM Mexico sales Q1 2025
- GM Brazil sales Q1 2025
- GM Argentina sales Q1 2025
- GM Chile sales Q1 2025
- GM Colombia sales Q1 2025
- GM Korea sales Q1 2025
- Chevrolet South Korea sales January 2025
- Chevrolet South Korea sales February 2025
- Chevrolet South Korea sales March 2025
- GM Korea sales Q1 2025
- GM Q1 2025 sales U.S.A.
Comments
indeed many rich people buy EVs.. it is made for them, they have full electric conditions to charge them at home… we on other side have to count on gasoline
Don’t worry. Infrastructure often comes as a response to demand rather than anticipation. As more people make the switch to EVs, you will see more charging and easier home integration. Unless you’re ICE purist, the automotive future looks bright.
nice word but we keep with our car… can otherwise appreciate, if one day industry does, a beautiful car crossing the street in hands of a rich
I love the EVs and have put thousands of miles on the Silverado. Problem is as a commercial vehicle salesman the Silverado is worthless as a work truck especially here in the mountains (though it is more practical than the Ford which I have sold as well). While I could easily get 400+ miles around town in it, as soon as I started visiting the small towns around me in the hills, that dropped significantly. And if I threw a 5,000 pound trailer behind me I was definitely charging at least once during the day (not even making 200 miles on a full charge). I have a customer that tows 10k with his for the farm but it is good for one trip to town and then it is depleted. That being said, he still loves it.
Thr energy ti pump gasoline can also charge any EV. There are more rich people driving gasoline vehicles thsn electrics. Some paid over $100,000 yet no one cares. You are a fool to think thst way!
If you cannot afford electricity at home, you have bigger problems than figuring out what car to drive.
With the tax credit the Equinox EV is the fourth cheapest Chevy and sixth cheapest GM vehicle sold in the US (after the Chevy Trax, Chevy Trailblazer, Buick Envista, Chevy Malibu and Buick Encore GX).
Even disregarding the tax credit would only add the (gas) Chevy Equinox and Chevy Colorado to the list.
Granted, charging availability can be an issue for some people, but the rate of home ownership in the United States is 65.7%, so the majority of people (not just “rich people”) have the option to charge at home.
As time goes on, it is becoming increasingly common for apartments to also offer charging as an amenity for at-home charging. (And of course, home charging is not a strictly necessary convenience. You don’t have a gas station at home either, after all.)
They only sold 31k cars across 10 models for the first quarter? Those aren’t numbers to brag about.
for me 31000 cars is an impressive number… if our lives would have been different and from a miracle we owners of a car industry, 31000 sold would make us happy.
The difference is unlike gas cars these 10 cars look different but share a lot of the same components. There was no costly emissions testing to get them EPA certified. As more EVs get built the production cost drops significantly.
Their sales accounted for 10.8% of the EV market, and they actually manufactured 15.7% (including the Acura ZDX and Honda Prologue).
Of the ten models you referenced one is residual inventory of a model discontinued a year ago (Bolt), one went on sale after the quarter started (Optiq), one was introduced late last quarter and had limited inventory (Escalade IQ), one is still only available in its most expensive trim (Sierra) and one is a commercial vehicle that has suffered from a unit reorganization and brand transition (Brightdrop).
This is part of an established pattern of steady growth over two years, and there is ample reason to believe they have the momentum to continue that.
Not sure when Detroit accepted such dismissal sales figures as a success. 1980 Chevy Citation sold 800,000 cars in the first year of production. Granted, sales fell off every year there after but you get the idea.
Especially when gm has all or parts of 6 North American dedicated to producing EVs.
Poor example. You do know the Chevy Citation is one of the reasons many older people refuse to buy a GM or American car to this day? GM X car quality (Citation, Phoenix, etc) was abysmal and alienated huge swaths of the car buying public to GM vehicles.
1980. That was back in pre historic times. Most of dos older people are probably dead now. Dead people don*t buy cars. Wake up dis is 2025. You brain seems to be stuck in 1980?? Just saying. You did research to back up your claim about HUGE SWATHS etc.??
Opinions are not based on facts. BUTT opinions are like REAR ENDS every one has one.
Some OPINIONS are MUCH BIGGER then others, Don*t you know??
US Auto sales peaked in about 2017.
With cars lasting longer and costing more, expect the declining overall sales figures to continue.
GM’s “winning with simplicity” strategy revolves largerly around selling fewer vehicles at higher profit margins instead of the decades of chasing volume and market share. And GM isn’t the only one doing this.
Apparently there are normal car expectations and then there are EV expectations, which are much lower.
The neglected Malibu alone sold over 100k units towards the end of its life.
The similarly neglected Camaro sold 31k units in 2023.
Those numbers were deemed worthy of discontinuation.
GM lost money on every Malibu.
I betcha not anywhere near as much as they’re losing on every EV. GM won’t even publicize that number.
GM has said they are now making money on each EV sold.
Camaro numbers were trending downward YoY. These EV numbers are increasing dramatically.
As an ICE owner, you EV haters are the biggest crybabies I’ve ever come across in my life. JFC if you don’t like EVs why do you continue to comment on them ever thread? They could post anything about EVs and you people will find a way to turn it negative lol.
I am an ICE owner and I would not jump into an EV in the near future. But I like that EV’s are getting better every year and the sales are going up despite the strong opposition from people scared by progress and diversity of choice. Right now most of them are having “fun” with the 6.2L engine debacle and the blame is on the EV’s of course.
The increase is good and these numbers will only continue to go up in spite of the many naysayers and Trump’s stupid efforts to kill them.
I’ve had a Bolt EV for 3 years and it was the best car I’ve ever owned hands down. It cost me so little to drive. However, with my kids now 11 and 13, they are getting bigger and with the deals offered to me as a Bolt owner, I went ahead and traded my beloved Bolt for a lease on a 2025 Equinox EV with the 2LT package. First, if I like this as well as my Bolt, it will be a win. It’s still early, but so far it looks like I may be liking this Nox EV even better. GM is making some really great EV’s.
Great to hear you were open enough to try out a CUV. And even better that you’re enjoying it even more than your Bolt.
@GMC Fan: I’ve owned numerous CUV’s and SUV’s over the years. I’m just really tired of them to be honest. Nothing but boxes with little design greatness. Overall, I’m a value buyer and the deal (for me as a Bolt owner as well as a conquest owner) made the lease deal on an Equinox EV too good to pass. So although I’d totally prefer a Malibu EV, the Nox EV will do for now.
Funny thing? It’s only been a weekend and I’m already feeling like I did something stupid. I truly prefer driving the Bolt over the Nox so far when it comes to efficiency, visibility and fun to drive.
Couldn’t agree more, I’ve been driving my bolt for four years and it has been the most trouble free car I’ve ever owned. Not thinking of trading it in, but may may soon add a 2nd EV to the fleet.
See how this relevant bit of info is hidden in the article? And no one has mentioned it in the comments?
“It’s worth noting that the 31,886 deliveries this quarter represents a substantial drop of 12K units, or 27 percent, compared to the previous quarter’s 43,976 sales of GM EVs.”
It’s a good point, but volume tends to follow the lower priced entries. The lowest priced EV now (Equinox EV) is doing well. The return of the Bolt EV, by far the highest volume seller when it was being produced, is coming back as a 2026 model. I will wait and see if the numbers shoot up again once the new Bolts are readily available.
Disclosure: I own a 2023 Bolt EUV, and it’s the best vehicle I have ever owned for cost of ownership (vehicle price and fuel/electric cost) and for saving me time (home charging versus the gasoline station). Plus I have been able to go into the carpool lane by myself (until the end of September). I am a die hard hot rod fan, but the Bolt has won my pocketbook, watch, and heart over.
You just proved Dave Brady’s comment to be right.
“They could post anything about EVs and you people will find a way to turn it negative lol.”
ocnblu: You’re obviously trying to paint a bleak picture. In your quest to do so, you are failing to understand that the huge loss (GM’s fault IMO) is from the lack of Bolt EV’s. Where GM f-ed up was by dedicating production to these huge (way less efficient) trucks like the Hummers and killed off the Bolt before deciding to not kill it off. They have not produced a Bolt since December of 2023. Had they continued the old Bolt models until the new one was ready to sell, GM would have much higher numbers.
So you think GM should be a not for profit? If GM had kept producing the old Bolt they would have lost lots of money. The Bolt never made money even considering ongoing production costs only. The new Bolt will make money from day one on a production cost basis since the Ultium battery and drivetrain are much lower cost.
UBC analysis that people often quote for proof that the bolt EV was losing money was including the cost and investment of building out the factories and the JV factory with LG Chem. That same analysis was predicting the Bolt would be profitable by 2024/2025 because of the drop of battery pricing. Battery prices dropped a lot faster than they predicted. It’s quite possible that by the end of its life, it was starting to have positive margins. The analysis also neglected the benefits of GM being able to avoid buying emissions credits. Which with those in consideration the Bolt was a money maker for GM.
Sparky: there were more Bolts left on the lots in the last quarter of 2024 than there were in the first quarter of 2025. And there were WAY more Bolts available in the first quarter of 2024 than there were in the first quarter of 2025. Please make your comment make sense.
You are neglecting the fact that sales of all models are always lower in Q1 than Q4. January and February are always slow months for car sales.
I noticed that. Blame the Lyriq for its substantial drop in sales for reasons not explained.
Q1 is usually down vs Q4 of the previous year for any vehicle. And for EVs people are often surging in Q4 to lock in the tax credit for that year. This is a pretty normal trend. And not a big deal.
Fourth quarter numbers are higher across the entire industry, which is why year-over-year comparisons are more important that quarter-over-quarter.
This is as true of EVs as ICEs: why do so many makes offer multiple CUVs and SUVs in the same size class? The Blazer and the Equinox are so close in size as to be ridiculous. Ditto the Trax and the TrailBlazer. Ford, Hyundai, and Kia do pretty much the same. It’s as silly as the tailfin wars in the 50s.
Put up the money and make your own.
The Blazer EV looks and feels much larger than the Equinox EV in-person and on the road.
The Blazer EV also offers more performance and power for those that want it.
Breaking news. just got word Orion will be opening mid 2026 and will be producing non-EV trucks while retaining the capabilities to build electric trucks if needed.
GM has a great line up of EVs, they are really just missing a nice EV hatchback and EV Sedan (that’s not a $300k super lux).
They have these in other markets, just not the US.