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2022 Chevy Bolt EV: $5,500 price cut is an affordability play, EV tax credit or not

Green Car Reports

As GM prepares for the introduction of two very upscale electric vehicles, the GMC Hummer EV and the Cadillac Lyriq, the Bolt lineup plays an important role, it faces one pesky problem.

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Cadillac teases new Opulent Velocity performance EV concept, is it too little too late?

Baua Electric

Cadillac gave a sneak peek of “the future of electric performance,” teasing its new Opulent Velocity EV concept. After regaining eligibility for the $7,500 EV tax credit, the Chevy Blazer EV 2LT AWD starts at $42,695 (including the credit). A more affordable Blazer EV is set to debut later this year.

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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

Baua Electric

Along with concerns about charging infrastructure, some dealers reportedly cited “affordability concerns or a lack of inventory” as reasons for the lack of EV interest. Surprisingly, 57% of respondents thought that the new point-of-sale rebate for the federal EV tax credit would have no effect on EV sales, or they were unsure.

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GM hopes new EVs like the $35K electric Chevy Equinox will help win back market share

Baua Electric

GM’s Cadillac Lyriq and GMC Hummer EV both saw solid sales growth in Q1, with 5,800 (+499%) and 1,668 units sold, respectively. 2024 Cadillac Lyriq models (Source: GM) Cadillac’s Lyriq accounted for 20% of brand sales in Q1, second to only the Escalade. Chevy’s Blazer EV is also eligible for the $7,500 tax credit.

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GM hopes new EVs like the $35K electric Chevy Equinox will help win back market share

Baua Electric

GM’s Cadillac Lyriq and GMC Hummer EV both saw solid sales growth in Q1, with 5,800 (+499%) and 1,668 units sold, respectively. 2024 Cadillac Lyriq models (Source: GM) Cadillac’s Lyriq accounted for 20% of brand sales in Q1, second to only the Escalade. Chevy’s Blazer EV is also eligible for the $7,500 tax credit.

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

EV Life

Like their electric car cousins, all-electric SUVs have come a long way—batteries have evolved to increase range and improve performance, new motors are providing impressive torque and towing capabilities, and prices have come down to make options more affordable, making these SUVs some of the most attractive sport utility options out there.

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After chiding Ford for US CATL battery plan, GM may be seeking its own

Baua Electric

” 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 Ford announced its joint-venture battery plant with CATL in February of last year, touting it a key to EV affordability. In September, GM CEO Mary Barra told The Wall Street Journal that Ford’s partnership with CATL “could be the harbinger of Chinese domination of U.S. car manufacturing.”

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