Chevrolet Bolt officially goes into mass production, Model 3 can stand aside

For those who like entry-level electric cars, there is good news now. A new wave of cheap and practical electric cars has begun to hit the production line. General Motors has now begun mass production of its Chevrolet Bolt electric car in Orion, Michigan, and these cars are expected to be officially sold in California and Oregon before the end of the year, priced at only $30,000 (about RMB 203,000). It is not yet certain when reservations will begin, but at least in terms of production progress, the Bolt is ahead of Tesla's Model 3, which will not start production until the middle of next year.

Once the Chevrolet Bolt is launched, it will become one of the most popular electric vehicles on the market. According to IHS estimates, the Bolt's sales in the first year are expected to reach 30,000 units, which is less than one-tenth of the 400,000 first-batch reservations for Tesla Model 3. However, as a traditional automaker, GM's pace in electric vehicles is not as aggressive as Tesla's, so it still maintains a cautious and steady attitude overall.

However, at least in the US market, the launch of Bolt should have a significant impact on the electric vehicle industry. Currently in the US market, there are high-end products such as BMW i3 and Tesla Model S, while the low-end model is dominated by Nissan Leaf. The launch of Bolt will change this situation. As a $30,000 electric car, Bolt has a range of 380 kilometers, which is enough for users' daily commuting and short trips. The biggest problem for Bolt after its launch should be the charging problem for long-distance travel. After all, GM has not yet started to build large-scale charging stations like Tesla, so it is difficult to guarantee that it can always be charged when it is most needed.

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