The Car No One Wants? Chevy Bolt Sales Fall Amid Production Ramp Up - Sales Goal Already In Jeopardy

Title is misleading. This is not a customer demand issue. It is a production and supply issue that is not keeping up with demand.

Is this supposed to be some sort of surprise?

It's a very expensive "Sonic" hatchback and that is the issue. For its price, it looks like a car costing less than half as much. If GM had done it as a small crossover and marketed it as a Buick Electra, the price might have been more palatable.

If the discounting is 5000+, it is clear demand is not there.

Bingo.

If you actually read the article- what it says is that production has failed to keep up with demand. So - whoever wrote that title - just as Jeffgall said - is misleading the group - and should be FLOOGED.

While I do agree that the Bolt does not LOOK like it should - I believe that the "sales" in that price range are tied up in model 3 deposits right now. Much depends on how those sales eventually enfold. Of course - GM might also come out with other EVs as well too.

@TomM, but it still is most decidedly heavily discounted.

In some California Dealerships - they show large discounts - but not so in others Matt. The problem will be - as in all EVs - making it relevant in a market where it might have a great interior advantage (THe Bolt is actually larger inside than Model S) - but it is clearly an entry level vehicle - and it will have to float in price for a while - especially based on Trump cutting up the EPA along with still historically low gasoline prices.

Until an EV has a clear advantage over its gasoline competition - as TESLA does with Styling - they simply do not appeal to the "entry level" customer that the segment needs. I still believe it will take 15-20 years for that to truly happen without government intervention - and EVEN THEN - there will still be those who prefer ICE cars - and those that still cannot afford a new car.

Remember Matt - ALL EVs are heavily discounted - if there was not a clear Tax credit available - none of them would sell to any great numbers.It will be until that program reaches its limits or Trump drops it (Which is likely) - that we will know what the public is willing to pay for an EV.

And by then - ALL major manufacturers will have cars to compete with - it will be so within 3-5 years.

Follow the article link about the discounting which presents the inventory available and related discounting. Though it would not be a surprise GM is having difficulties, even if it was figuring out where there is demand.

Misleading title ?@?$?#? Hmmmm, now who would do such a thing? 009, you miss your calling. Fox News has some openings.

Autospies will print anything that bashes GM and is a fanboy for anything BMW. If you read other sources the "discounts" idea came from one dealer in LA advertising discounts which was really promoting the tax incentives.
This is a great car, looks like a small crossover and is great to drive. Why bash it?

Because it's not selling anywhere near projection? I know a place where 6 are on the lot with no takers for example. In fact, no one's even looking a them. Making it look like a Spark/Sonic competitor for double the cost was not the most brilliant move.

I doubt anyone on the Tesla wait list is opting for the Bolt.

I remember when Chevy had similar problem selling the Volt. Between the GM discount and Federal tax credit, Bolt can be purchased about $10K under sticker now. Of course, that does not include the glasses the buyer will require to correct eye damage from looking at the Bolt.