The 2017 Chevy Bolt production pics

[thingstodo]

Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard

The "hybrid" rear view mirror on the Chevy Bolt EV has been approved!

I can't wait for the wrecks ...

.. cause that's about the only way I'll be able to buy one!

[NeilBlanchard]

Here is a Chevy Bolt EV during testing in Glendale AZ:



I love the blue!

[redpoint5]

It seems like insurance companies are quick to write off hybrid vehicles as a total loss for relatively minor damage. I see many reconstructed title Prii in the Portland area.

Hopefully insurance companies will be quick to write off BEVs as a total loss for relatively minor damage. That will make for some fantastic deals on a reconstructed-titled Bolt.

[NeilBlanchard]

Car & Driver has a preview / review of the Chevy Bolt EV:

2017 Chevrolet Bolt Prototype Drive – Review – Car and Driver

LG is starting production of the major components they are providing for the Bolt EV:

[rmay635703]

Interesting time as Lithium batteries have gone from an overpriced novelty item with high costs assuming required replacements to a commodity loss leader where reliability is a must and other "electronics" make the profit.

Who would have thought we would enter the world of lithium being priced like gasoline,

something to bring you to the table for other items.

[sendler]

I think LGchem and Panasonic make a good profit on each cell.

[rmay635703]

Originally Posted by sendler

I think LGchem and Panasonic make a good profit on each cell.

They might but with boutique pricing how would you know the cost of the flowers versus the vase they are in

[NeilBlanchard]

I think the costs of batteries have come down a lot - that is how they can sell a 60kWh car for the same price as a 24kWh car.

[jamesqf]

Originally Posted by rmay635703

They might but with boutique pricing how would you know the cost of the flowers versus the vase they are in

Do you care? All that matters to you is the price the florist charges for the arrangement. Maybe the florist sells vases below cost, and makes a profit on the flowers, or vice versa. Or maybe they're selling a loss-leader to increase business.

[redpoint5]

The article says the battery accounts for 23% of the $37,500 MSRP. That works out to about $8,600. If GM isn't turning a healthy profit from the remaining $29,000, they are doing something wrong. Electric motors are cheaper than internal combustion engines, and are a simpler drive train. Everything about an EV is simpler than the ICE counterpart, with exception to refueling.

I'd say the vehicle is priced a little high still, considering $29,000 will buy a bigger, more equipped conventional vehicle.