Good day to you Matthew,
We hope you are having a fantastic day and wonderful start to your Fall! School is back in session and the local fall clean-up work has begun. Many events and great things have past and many more are coming up. Read below to learn more about what is happening around the EV-World!
Rosedale Chevrolet BoltEV History
Rosedale Chevrolet and many local folks are finally celebrating taking possession of their shiny new Chevy BoltEV's! We accepted our first pre-order of the BoltEV September 14th of 2016. This first order was our kick-off to get ramped up for the arrival of this advanced vehicle. Here's a bit of our history since that first order:
- David Zirbes, David Troy and Roger Ratajczak first discussed starting a pre-sale program for BoltEV ~ October 2016
- Upper Management was onboard right away and gave us the green light to develop a marketing and execution plan ~ November 2016
- We produced and launched our first social media advertisement ~ December 2016
- We began our outreach to Chevrolet Corporate to acquire a BoltEV for demonstration purposes ~ January 2017
- Chevrolet Corporate was unable to send us a BoltEV early, so we asked for and received permission from our General Manager to purchase a "used" BoltEV ~ February 2017
- Chevrolet Corporate offered us "expedited shipping" of pre-sold orders for up to 150 units.
- We placed our order for our "used" BoltEV and took delivery via shipping ~ February 27, 2017
- Displayed our BoltEV during our BoltEV Launch Event ~ Early March 2017
- Displayed our BoltEV in the Electric Room at the Minneapolis Auto Show ~ March 2017
- We sought, found and registered the BoltEV for various public and private events across Minnesota and Wisconsin ~ April - July 2017
- Displayed the BoltEV at the Minnesota State Fair in the Eco Experience Room ~ September 2017
- We have had over 17,000 "Butts in Seats", 500+ Test Drives and/or Ride N Drive experiences and Demonstrated the vehicle thousands of times.
- We accepted 61 pre-sold orders prior to gaining the ability to order BoltEVs. We also accepted additional unit orders after we began ordering.
- We received and delivered the first of many pre-sold orders beginning August 18th, three weeks ahead of schedule.
- Rosedale Chevrolet has multiplied the quantity of BoltEV's coming to MN compared to the rest of MN Dealers.
- Our chargers were finally activated on or about September 15th, 2017. We offer one DC Fast Charger and five Level 2 32 amp Chargers to the public-Free of charge.
Sales Information Update
Sales Data for August shows the BoltEV doing very well with slightly declining Volt figures. Combining Volt and BoltEV puts Chevrolet Electric up to 25,565 units for 2017, just 1375 behind Tesla and #2 in America for EV's! With a lower supply on-hand and increased sales figures, BoltEV should trend upwards for the rest of the 2017 model year. I suspect a near tie between Volt vs. BoltEV as well as a very close comparison between Tesla and Chevy EV model year figures.
2017 Sales Data for Rosedale Chevrolet shows:
BoltEV: 77 Sold Orders Received, 62 Retail Sold Deliveries thus far. We anticipate nearing 100 units for 2017.
Volt: 79 Retail Sold Deliveries.
Service: Rosedale Chevrolet's Service Manager and three Certified Technicians are 100% behind EV's and an ever increasing service customer base with EV's indicate our desire to be your one-stop EV Shop! We are seeing 31% increase in service business over last year at this time.
Introducing the 2018 Chevrolet Volt!
We are NOW accepting orders and offering immediate sales of the slightly revised 2018 Chevy Volt! CLICK HERE to see Volt Inventory. CLICK HERE
Deleted Colors
- Siren Red Tintcoat exterior color
- Citron Green Metallic exterior color
- Heather Gray Metallic exterior color
- Pepperdust Metallic exterior color
New Colors
- Green Mist Metallic exterior color
- Satin Steel Metallic exterior color
- Cajun Red Tintcoat exterior color
2018 Volt LT sees a new optional Driver Confidence Package that includes:
LT trim level of the 2018 Volt sees the replacement of the leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob with vinyl counterparts; a leather shift knob and steering wheel are still available through the optional Comfort Package. The New 2018 Volt has a new heated steering wheel, which now automatically turns on when the heated seats are activated.
Charging Infrastructure
We are seeing a huge expansion of public chargers capable of powering up the Chevy Volt and BoltEV! Just this month, Rosedale Chevrolet fired up our New DC Fast Charger plus five (5) Level 2 32 amp units. Our chargers are on the south side of our building and are free to use. We do lock our gates when we close, as required by insurance, but we are open until 9pm throughout the week and 6pm on Friday and Saturday.
Plugshare.com is the resource that we recommend to find public charging. Check out the latest Upper Midwest Chevy EV Charging Map:
Events and Happenings
- Fresh Energy is hosting their Second Annual Benefit Breakfast with featured Dan Reicher set to present. This awesome event will be held on October 4th at University of Saint Thomas. CLICK HERE for more information. We will proudly display the BoltEV and offer test drives on-site. We will also attend the breakfast.
- Rosedale Chevrolet was happy to provide our BoltEV for the Minnesota State Fair’s Eco Experience Building. This was a very busy 12 days for the volunteers and BoltEV!
- We were invited to 3M to provide a ride n drive for staff. We saw a fantastic turnout and had a chance to visit the EV Chargers provided by 3M for visitors and staff.
EV’s In The News
Here are a handful of articles across the web that caught our attention and are decent readings;
Available EV Inventory @ Rosedale Chevrolet
Below you will find our vast selection of available PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles) and PEVs (Plug-in Electric Vehicles). If you are in search of a unique vehicle in this segment, Rosedale Chevrolet is your best source to find it. We have a nationwide network to locate and secure your ideal vehicle.
Factory Certified / Pre-Owned
USED 2013 FORD C-MAX ENERGI 5DR HB SEL 109k Miles $9,985
Heated Driver Seat ~ Satellite Radio ~ iPod/MP3 Input, CD Player, Onboard Communications System. Rear Spoiler, MP3 Player, Remote Trunk Release ~ Keyless Entry ~ Steering Wheel Controls
CERTIFIED 2014 CHEVROLET VOLT 5DR HB 40k Miles $15,985 PENDING SALE
6 YEAR 100,000 MILE WARRANTY!!! FUEL EFFICIENT 40 MPG Hwy/35 MPG City! LOW MILES - 39,826! Heated Seats ~ Satellite Radio ~ Aluminum Wheels ~ Remote Engine Start ~ Onboard Communications System ~ ENHANCED SAFETY PACKAGE 1 ~ HEATED DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS
USED 2013 CHEVROLET VOLT 5DR HB 51k Miles $16,985
GREAT MILES 51,152! FUEL EFFICIENT 40 MPG Hwy/35 MPG City! NAV ~ Leather Seats ~ CHEVROLET MYLINK RADIO WITH NAVIGATION ~ AM/FM STEREO WITH CD PLAYER AND MP3 PLAYBACK CAPABILITY ~ Remote Engine Start
CERTIFIED 2016 CHEVROLET VOLT5DR HB LT 29k Miles $26,985
6 year 100,000 mile warranty!!! FUEL EFFICIENT 42 MPG Hwy/43 MPG City! Heated Leather Seats, Alloy Wheels, STEERING WHEEL, HEATED, AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURE, BOSE PREMIUM SP... Back-Up Camera, Onboard Communications System, iPod/MP3 Input, Satellite Radio
USED 2014 CADILLAC ELR 2DR CPE 20k Miles $30,985
ELR trim. LOW MILES - 20,790! $2,700 below Kelley Blue Book!, FUEL EFFICIENT 35 MPG Hwy/31 MPG City! NAV, Heated Seats, Back-Up Camera, Onboard Communications System, Satellite Radio, Premium Sound System, CRYSTAL RED TINTCOAT
New Chevrolet EV’s
NEW 2018 CHEVROLET VOLT LT
ROSEDALE "NO BULL" PRICE $33,555 MSRP $34,555
OPTION PACKAGES: COMFORT PACKAGE includes (KA1) AUTO heated driver and front passenger seats, (KI3) AUTO heated steering wheel, (N30) leather-wrapped steering wheel, (VY7) leather-wrapped shift knob and (DLW) heated, outside power-adjustable, body-color mirrors, STEERING WHEEL, HEATED includes AUTO heated steering wheel (selectable automatic activation), ENGINE, RANGE EXTENDER, 1.5L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING, DI, DOHC 4-CYLINDER (STD), LT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes Standard Equipment, MIRRORS, HEATED, OUTSIDE POWER-ADJUSTABLE, BODY-COLOR, MANUAL-FOLDING, AUDIO SYSTEM, CHEVROLET MYLINK RADIO with 8" diagonal color touch-screen, AM/FM stereo with seek-and-scan and digital clock, includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones; voice-activated technology for radio and phone; featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phone (STD), SEATS, HEATED DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER includes AUTO heated seats (selectable automatic activation). Chevrolet LT with SUMMIT WHITE exterior and JET BLACK/JET BLACK ACCENT interior features a 4 Cylinder Engine
NEW 2018 CHEVROLET VOLT LT
MSRP$34,555
OPTION PACKAGES: COMFORT PACKAGE includes (KA1) AUTO heated driver and front passenger seats, (KI3) AUTO heated steering wheel, (N30) leather-wrapped steering wheel, (VY7) leather-wrapped shift knob and (DLW) heated, outside power-adjustable, body-color mirrors, AUDIO SYSTEM, CHEVROLET MYLINK RADIO with 8" diagonal color touch-screen, AM/FM stereo with seek-and-scan and digital clock, includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones; voice-activated technology for radio and phone; featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phone (STD), ENGINE, RANGE EXTENDER, 1.5L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING, DI, DOHC 4-CYLINDER (STD). Chevrolet LT with SATIN STEEL METALLIC exterior and LIGHT ASH/DARK ASH interior features a 4 Cylinder Engine.
NEW 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT PREMIER
ROSEDALE "NO BULL" PRICE $38,852 MSRP$42,270
OPTION PACKAGES: CRUISE CONTROL, ADAPTIVE, LPO, AMBIENT LIGHTING, INCLUDES ILLUMINATED FOOTWELL AND CUP HOLDERS, LPO, CHARGE CORD, PORTABLE, 120-VOLT, ADDITIONAL, DRIVER CONFIDENCE PACKAGE includes (UKC) Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert and (UFG) Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, DRIVER CONFIDENCE II PACKAGE includes (UEU) Forward Collision Alert, (UHX) Lane Keep Assist, (UHY) Forward Automatic Braking, low-speed, (UE4) Following Distance Indicator and (TQ5) IntelliBeam headlamps, AUDIO SYSTEM, CHEVROLET MYLINK RADIO WITH NAVIGATION and 8" diagonal color touch-screen, AM/FM stereo with seek-and-scan and digital clock, includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones; voice-activated technology for radio and phone; featuring Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phone, LPO, ILLUMINATED CHARGE PORT, LPO, INTERIOR PROTECTION PACKAGE includes (VAV) All-weather floor mats, LPO and (VLI) All-weather cargo mat, LPO, PREMIER PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes Standard Equipment, ENGINE, RANGE EXTENDER, 1.5L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING, DI, DOHC 4-CYLINDER (STD), FORWARD COLLISION ALERT. Chevrolet Premier with HEATHER GRAY METALLIC exterior and JET BLACK W/ JET BLACK ACCENT interior features a 4 Cylinder Engine.
NEW 2018 CHEVROLET VOLT PREMIER
ROSEDALE "NO BULL" PRICE $39,725 MSRP $40,725
OPTION PACKAGES: CRUISE CONTROL, ADAPTIVE, DRIVER CONFIDENCE PACKAGE includes (UKC) Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert and (UFG) Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, DRIVER CONFIDENCE II PACKAGE includes (UEU) Forward Collision Alert, (UHX) Lane Keep Assist, (UHY) Forward Automatic Braking, low-speed, (UE4) Following Distance Indicator and (TQ5) IntelliBeam headlamps, AUDIO SYSTEM, CHEVROLET MYLINK RADIO WITH NAVIGATION and 8" diagonal color touch-screen, AM/FM stereo with seek-and-scan and digital clock, includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones; voice-activated technology for radio and phone; featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phone, LPO, INTERIOR PROTECTION PACKAGE includes (VAV) All-weather floor mats, LPO and (VLI) All-weather cargo mat, LPO, PREMIER PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes Standard Equipment, ENGINE, RANGE EXTENDER, 1.5L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING, DI, DOHC 4-CYLINDER (STD), FORWARD COLLISION ALERT. Chevrolet Premier with SATIN STEEL METALLIC exterior and JET BLACK W/ JET BLACK ACCENT interior features a 4 Cylinder Engine.
NEW 2018 CHEVROLET VOLT PREMIER
MSRP $41,120
OPTION PACKAGES: CRUISE CONTROL, ADAPTIVE, DRIVER CONFIDENCE PACKAGE includes (UKC) Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert and (UFG) Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, DRIVER CONFIDENCE II PACKAGE includes (UEU) Forward Collision Alert, (UHX) Lane Keep Assist, (UHY) Forward Automatic Braking, low-speed, (UE4) Following Distance Indicator and (TQ5) IntelliBeam headlamps, AUDIO SYSTEM, CHEVROLET MYLINK RADIO WITH NAVIGATION and 8" diagonal color touch-screen, AM/FM stereo with seek-and-scan and digital clock, includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones; voice-activated technology for radio and phone; featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phone, LPO, INTERIOR PROTECTION PACKAGE includes (VAV) All-weather floor mats, LPO and (VLI) All-weather cargo mat, LPO, ENGINE, RANGE EXTENDER, 1.5L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING, DI, DOHC 4-CYLINDER (STD). Chevrolet Premier with CAJUN RED TINTCOAT exterior and JET BLACK W/ JET BLACK ACCENT interior features a 4 Cylinder Engine.
Available Chevrolet BoltEV’s
2017 Chevrolet BoltEV LT
MSRP $40,425 Arriving 1-3 weeks
Kinetic Blue w/ Dark Galvanized / Sky Cool Gray ~ Extra Charge Cord ~ Fast Charge Provisions ~ Interior Protection Package ~ Driver Confidence Package I ~ Comfort & Convenience Package
2017 Chevrolet BoltEV Premier
MSRP $44,245 Arriving 1-3 weeks
Nightfall Gray w/ Dark Galvanized / Sky Cool Gray
Extra Charge Cord ~ Fast Charge Provisions ~ Interior Protection Package ~ Driver Confidence Package II ~ Infotainment Package
2017 Chevrolet BoltEV LT
MSRP $39,000 Arriving 1-3 weeks
Arctic Blue w/ Dark Galvanized / Sky Cool Gray
Fast Charge Provisions ~ Interior Protection Package ~Comfort & Convenience Package
2017 Chevrolet BoltEV Premier
Arriving 3+ weeks SOLD
Summit White w/ Dark Galvanized / Sky Cool Gray
Extra Charge Cord ~ Fast Charge Provisions ~ Interior Protection Package ~ Driver Confidence Package II ~ Infotainment Package
2017 Chevrolet BoltEV LT
Arriving 3+ weeks
Kinetic Blue w/ Dark Galvanized / Sky Cool Gray
Extra Charge Cord ~ Fast Charge Provisions ~ Interior Protection Package ~ Driver Confidence Package I ~ Comfort & Convenience Package
2017 Chevrolet BoltEV Premier
Arriving 3+ weeks SOLD
Cajun Red w/ Dark Galvanized / Sky Cool Gray
Extra Charge Cord ~ Fast Charge Provisions ~ Interior Protection Package ~ Driver Confidence Package II ~ Infotainment Package
We are accepting new factory orders and can acquire any BoltEV you desire! Rosedale Chev is your Chevrolet EV Destination!
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