Chevrolet Bolt Going Into Production In 2016
Published: February 6th, 2015
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Chevrolet’s Bolt EV will go into production in 2016, along with an Opel variant.
Reuters reports that the Bolt will be produced at GM’s Orion Township plant in Michigan. Volume is expected to be in the 25,000-30,000 unit range.
While TTAC sources initially expected the Bolt to take the form of a Sonic EV, the Bolt will indeed share the Gamma platform used by the Sonic. But the Bolt will be its own nameplate, similar to the Volt’s relationship to the Chevrolet Cruze.
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According to AB-Green, GM is now denying having any production plans for this vehicle, which remains strictly a 'concept'. Translation: "People have gone nuts about this concept, its proposed capabilities, and price. But now we're not so sure we can deliver on all that." So I'll stop holding my breath.
IF this actually gets 200 miles range in the standard test. IF the starting price is $30K before 'guberment rebates. IF they really do plan to build 25K to 30K a year instead of having it be a compliance car (which means dealers will slap ridiculous ADM on them) IF although a Gamma based car the interior is stepped up (and yes I'm willing to pony up some more money for leather, nav, etc.) IF the interior form factor is as useful and roomy as the Sonic. This could be the first car I would lease, and a big enough stick of dynamite to get me to go new again. This car would meet my day-to-day driving needs - PERFECTLY - and where I drive my primary vehicle 11K to 12K miles a year, a lease would fit my driving style. Start to go over miles? Pull the G8 GT out of the garage - yup - that would be hardship. ;-)
Woo! It's being built 2 miles away from me! I could get down on a $199 a month lease for 10k-12k miles a year...
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