InsideEVs Podcast #189: 1.2 Million-Mile Tesla Model S, Foundation Series Cybertruck, Bolt EUV
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Published 2023-12-08
All Comments (9)
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The current Ultium bottleneck is the batteries and their final assembly. For the new Bolt, GM should use outsourced LFP batteries. They are circumventing the bottleneck...
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That's great news about the Bolt EUV. If they add in AWD, it will be the most popular car!
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1.2 million miles, 14 motors, 3 full batteries. Do we consider this the same car anymore?
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46:28 - Keep in mind that the Bolt is the definition of a "Loss Leader" in the EV space. Even in 2017 when the Bolt came out, the teardown groups estimated that the $37,000.00 (USD) MSRP, GM was losing something like $7,000.00 on each base model Bolt that was sold (Source : Wikipedia). So yea, they're losing their a$$es on this vehicle, this is all about EV market share for GM.
My guess is : The "Ultium Bolt" is a Equinox / Blazer EV powertrain reworked to fit into something like looks like a Bolt EUV. -
The CT conversation is interesting. I agree this a money grab for now which makes sense since production is so slow. Also I think BYD is going to really kick but in Mexico and South America. Pretty sad for US companies. I do not think the new Bolt will go up that much in price. $2k is my guess. No AWD IMO.
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Someone needs to cheer up the UK presenters. They always seem to be negative, regardless of the topic. Maybe it's the lack of sun. 🙂
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I'll be taking a break from this podcast. Hazel is way too distracting to listen to. I'm sure she's a wonderful journalist. But, maybe not cut out for live broadcast.
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GM is failing at EVs. They should not stop the current Bolt, because what EV do they have in mass now? None. I don't believe the new Ultium Bolt will be here in 2025. Where is the Equinox? Where is the Silverado EV? Look for the Ultium Bolt in 2026. I am a Bolt EUV owner and it is a great car for trips less than 350 miles, which most people do.
