http://www.worldcarfans.com/115031890763/opel-could-get-a-rebadged-verison-of-the-chevrolet Opel could get a rebadged verison of the Chevrolet Bolt [20150318] By Michael Gauthier
[image http://content.worldcarfans.co/2015/1/12/big/7635062591522823285.jpg Chevrolet Bolt EV concept http://www.worldcarfans.com/115031890763/opel-could-get-a-rebadged-verison-of-the-chevrolet/lowphotos#0 ] Opel and Vauxhall are reportedly considering plans to sell a rebadged version of the Chevrolet Bolt. According to sources who spoke to Automotive News Europe, the companies are currently exploring the prospects of offering the Bolt in Europe but only expect it to sell in small numbers - at least initially. While that doesn't sound too promising, Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann has previously stated the company will offer a new electric vehicle by the end of 2018. Previous reports have suggested the model would be based on the Karl but insiders disputed this claim to Automotive News Europe as they said a Karl-based EV would be too expensive for minicar buyers. [© worldcarfans.com] http://europe.autonews.com/article/20150304/ANE/150309914/chevy-bolt-ev-variant-may-be-sold-as-an-opel-in-europe-sources-say Chevy Bolt EV variant may be sold as an Opel in Europe, sources say Christiaan Hetzner March 4, 2015 GENEVA -- General Motors may sell a version of the Chevrolet Bolt electric car in Europe as an Opel/Vauxhall model, company sources said. GM would expect to sell only a small number of an Opel/Vauxhall-badged Bolt initially if it decides to sell the car in the region, the sources said ... ... https://transportevolved.com/2015/03/05/rumor-chevrolet-bolt-electric-car-heading-to-europe-in-limited-numbers-as-ooelvauxhall-model/ Rumor: Chevrolet Bolt Electric Car Heading to Europe in Limited Numbers as Opel/Vauxhall Model MARCH 5, 2015 BY NIKKI GORDON-BLOOMFIELD [image https://d290b3p3ki7y5s.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015-Chevrolet-BoltEV-Concept-exterior-003.jpg Rumor: The Chevy Bolt could be coming to Europe, rebadged as an Opel or Vauxhall ] ... http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/03/community-question-should-the-chevrolet-bolt-be-sold-in-europe-as-an-opelvauxhall/ Community Question: Should The Chevrolet Bolt Be Sold In Europe As An Opel/Vauxhall? by Sam McEachern — Mar 9, 2015 http://insideevs.com/chevrolet-bolt-built-michigan-october-2016-opel-companion-ev-coming/ Chevrolet Bolt To Be Built In Michigan In October 2016, Opel “Companion” EV Coming Too (Updates) [20150218] by Jay Cole Two suppliers from General Motors have leaked word that the company intends to put the Chevrolet Bolt into production in October of next year at its Orion township plant in Michigan. The Chevrolet Bolt Concept was first seen last month at the NAIAS in Detroit last month – details here [image] The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Will Be Built Alongside The Next Gen Sonic In Michigan According To Multiple Sources In addition to that news, Reuters has learned through a supplier that a badge-engineered “companion” model Opel all-electric car will also be built alongside the Bolt. Although another “GM source” says a final decision on whether or not the Opel version will also be built in Michigan has yet to made. The supplier sources who need significant lead time to prepare for production say they are being told that General Motors expects to sell 25,000-35,000 Bolts per year once production is underway. Chevrolet reps have suggested the Bolt’s price would be around $30,000 after taking into consideration the federal credit of $7,500. We should note that if the recently introduced 2016 Chevrolet Volt (details) which goes on sale this fall, is met with sales success, that credit won’t last very long as GM has already produced 77,077 plug-ins (through January 2015) out of the 200,000 allowance before the credit begins to wind down. [image] Chevrolet Bolt Concept From The 2015 NAIAS [image] As Always We Just Had To Check Out The Back Seating Of The Concept Bolt As Well Today the Orion plant is one of GM’s more under-utilized plants, as it only produces the Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano…not exactly the volume of the Chevy Malibu and Pontiac G6 from 5-6 years ago. The Chevrolet/Opel Bolt will ride on GM’s new Gamma small-car platform along with the next generation of Sonic. The sources say the 200 mile EV will share much of the componentry with the 2016 Sonic. UPDATE (1): GM has made a official comment on this leak: “Bolt EV Concept is just that – a concept. We’re currently evaluating the vehicle program, but do not have any production announcements to make at this time.” Looking at the careful wording of the statement, and the fact there are multiple sources speaking on some very specific information…and the fact that GM’s Consumer Affairs guy James Bell definitively said the Bolt will be in showrooms in 2016 during a live interview (watch) from the NAIAS (also retracted later) means to us that GM is probably not too happy with the informational leaks and are trying to ”stuff the cat back into the bag”. (Of note: GM later made a statement to InsideEVs saying Mr. Bell made a “simple mistake” in the interview regarding the Bolt’s showroom arrive in 2016, and the company had “no productions announcements to make at that time”) Update (2): According to reports, GM was attempting to contain this news until the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, where GM North America President Alan Batey, acting as the featured speaker at an opening breakfast Thursday of next week, would formally announce the 200 mile EV’s production in Michigan in late 2016. The only question left to be answered? Will Mr. Batey still be referring to the car as the “Bolt EV” or will GM have listened to the feedback from Detroit, and change the production vehicle’s name? [© 2015 Inside EVs] [dated] http://www.mychevybolt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=111 Chevrolet Bolt EV Forum • View topic - Bolt EV in Europe? Feb 24, 2015 ... http://www.carscoops.com/2015/02/chevrolet-bolt-gets-opel-sibling-in.html Chevrolet Bolt Gets an Opel Sibling in Rendering-Land February 9, 2015 ... http://www.caradvice.com.au/334487/chevrolet-bolt-and-opel-companion-ev-to-begin-production-in-2016/ Chevrolet Bolt and Opel companion EV to begin production in 2016 by Derek Fung [20150206] General Motors will begin production of the Chevrolet Bolt EV as well as a companion Opel model from late 2016, according to a report. Sources have informed Reuters that the company will start producing the Chevrolet Bolt, as well as an as-yet-unnamed Opel derivative, from October 2016 at GM’s small-car factory in Orion, a suburb of Detroit. A concept version of the Chevrolet Bolt, which was designed in part by the team at Holden, was unveiled at last month’s Detroit motor show. The production version of the all-electric hatch is targeting a driving range of around 320 kilometres and a starting price of US$30,000 ($38,600) ... 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