Sept / Oct 2017 EV News

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:

• Rear Park Assist
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Side Blind Zone Alert

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;

How Electric Cars Can Create the Biggest Disruption Since iPhone

Elk River Ushers In Wave of the Future

This Chevrolet Volt Has Now Crossed 400,000 Miles ~ Range Remains Steady

Chevrolet BoltEV vs Volt Financially Break Even

How Chevrolet Builds the BoltEV and Sonic on the Same Assembly Line

Which Electric Car Will Sell Best in 2018 ~ POLL

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!

Thank you for taking the time to review our newsletter!

EV-ON!

Rosedale Chevrolet

Electric Vehicle Department

651-636-0340

David Troy 651-639-2186

Roger Ratajczak 651-639-2163

Jon Shelton 651-639-2155

(Click Name to Email)

www.RosedaleChev.com/BoltEV

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August 2017 EV News

Hello fellow EV'er,

It is finally August and Minnesota will have it's first BoltEV sold by a MN dealer this month! In fact, I am optimistic that we may actually see up to 30 BoltEV's deleivered by our team this month, which is fantastic! We should send well over 50 BoltEV onto MN roads in the next 45 days!

This month we are proud to have events to display and ride'n'drive Chevy EV's across the metro. We had a ride n drive event at 3M for employees of this great company which already offers employee charging at multiple locations. We will also display the BoltEV at the Minnesota State Fair! Look for it at the Eco Experience and be sure to stop by for great conversation!


Sales data reflecting July sales were fantastic with BoltEV delivering ~2,000 units, a new milestone for BoltEV! Volt sales declined a bit, likely due to the attention being given to the BoltEV, but we still saw nice numbers. The closest competitors also saw declines including Tesla Model X and S. The Prius Prime inched up just slightly in July


Rumer Mills across the globe have been targeting General Motors, Chevrolet, The BoltEV and Volt this past month. Let's clear the air on a few of the bigger headlines.

First, lets tackle the "BoltEV Production Halted due to inventory surplus" story that I first saw in Reuters. This story was an embellishment at its finest.
Production of the BoltEV was not "halted". The BoltEV is manufactured at the Orion Plant in Michigan. This plant has a regularly scheduled Summer Break period where employees are given time off and the plant is retooled for upcoming model year productions. This break period was extended to allow a change in production to build fewer Chevy Sonics (due to sales declines) and an increase in BoltEV production by 50%. There is not a surplus of BoltEV's across the country. California dealers have ample supply of BoltEVs, but the rest of the world is in short supply. Due to cafe' laws, most manufacturers drop as many PEV's into California as possible to maximize credit aquisition. BoltEV production was actually incresed. Production for the BoltEV is split with Chevy Sonic in the production line. Essentially, the BoltEV saw a 50% increase in production. Here is a Fact that I can confirm: Our pre-ordered BoltEVs have now had production moved up a week, TWICE! We are now moving up delivery dates for those lucky clients!

Another rumer that is going around is that Chevy Volt is being discontinued as of 2022. This is also not a fact, yet. This story came from the fact that UAW (United Auto Workers) Union had a meeting with GM to discuss declining small to large sized car sales. Many models across multiple brands, both domestic and imported, have seen a decrease in car sales in lieu of SUV's, Crossovers and Trucks. In this meeting, UAW was working to ensure job security for its' workers by suggesting that Chevrolet/GM move production of more popular models into the spaces of the lower performing vehicles. One idea would be to create a crossover or suv version of the Voltec drivetrain, currently offered in the Volt. This may not be a bad idea and if Volt sales continue to slow, this would be a good idea. GM/Chevrolet has not announced any such moves or intents at this point. I am all for putting the Voltec Drivetrain into additional models.

Lastly, I read a report out of Wall Street that made indications that Dealers do not want to sell the BoltEV and Volt for multiple reasons including a lack of support from Chevrolet. I do not know about every dealer across the country, but I have spoken to a few of my colleagues at other shops and asked them about this. The most common concern that I heard was not a lack of support from Chevrolet or GM, but rather a lack of support from auto buyers. They are not getting many inquiries via internet or phone and when they do, the sales folks feel so uneducated that they don't feel comfortable. I spoke to a Genereal Manager at another dealership who told me, "I just can't get any of my salespeople to spend the time and energy to learn the lingo of these cars without having ample supply of qualified buyers." Another salesperson, who sells a fair amount of Volts said that his dealership was resistant to spend the $24k it costs to obtain the proper tools and training for their service department, so he can't sell the BoltEV. I can say, from personal experience, that GM and Chevrolet leadership in both our zone and in Detroit does infact, fully support these vehicles. I have had many conversations with Chevy Execs who have been nothing but supportive. The fact is, Chevy EV Leadership is why we have the ability to bring in as many BoltEV's as we are in an expedited manner. In short; GM and Chevy Executives are supportive of EV sales. Individual dealerships are showing resistance to the new vehicles strictly based on a service and cost versus income perspective. Just a side note, I could have ordered up to 150 expedited orders, but we were only able to gather just over 50 orders. This just shows that we need the public to get into EV's and it is my belief that once interest picks up a bit more, we will see more and more dealerships coming online with EV's.


Here's a snapshot of our PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) and PEV (Plug-in Electric Vehicle) inventory:

CERTIFIED 2016 SUMMIT WHITE CHEVROLET VOLT LT W/ 29K MILES + HEATED LEATHER $26,985

CERTIFIED 2016 KINETIC BLUE CHEVROLET VOLT PREMIER W/ 12K MILES $27,985

NEW 2017 PEPPERDUST CHEVROLET VOLT LT $36,075 MSRP

NEW 2017 MOSAIC BLACK CHEVROLET VOLT PREMIER $39,930 MSRP

NEW 2017 PEPPERDUST CHEVROLET VOLT PREMIER W/COMFORT PACKAGE $42,270 MSRP

NEW 2017 HEATHER GRAY CHEVROLET VOLT PREMIER W/COMFORT PACKAGE $42,270 MSRP

NEW 2017 CAJUN RED CHEVROLET BOLTEV LT W/COMFORT + CONFIDENCE + DCFC $40,040 MSRP

NEW 2017 KINETIC BLUE CHEVROLET BOLTEV PREMIER W/ INFOTAINMENT AND CONFIDENCE PKGS $44,015 MSRP

*BoltEV's are expected to arrive late August or early September*


Here are the PHEV and PEV Chevrolet Factory Incentives for August: (Military members, educators and college students and recent grads save more!)
Volt: 
Purchases: $3000 Private Offer (Must receive mail or email) ~OR~ Up to $1500 for Lease Loyalty (GM lessee, no need to return other vehicle), $500 for Competitive Leases (non-GM lessees, no need to return other vehicle), $1000 Lease Private Offer (Must receive mail or email)
Leases: $4,400 Lease Cash + $500 for Lease Loyalty (GM lessee, no need to return other vehicle), $500 for Competitive Leases (non-GM lessees, no need to return other vehicle), $1000 Lease Private Offer (Must receive mail or email)
Example Volt 10k mile/yr Lease: LT with Comfort Package with $3k down and any-brand lease in your household = $299/month.
BoltEV:
Purchases: $3000 Private Offer (Must receive mail or email) ~OR~ Up to $1500 for Lease Loyalty (GM lessee, no need to return other vehicle), $500 for Competitive Leases (non-GM lessees, no need to return other vehicle), $1000 Lease Private Offer (Must receive mail or email)
Leases: $1,250 Lease Cash + $500 for Lease Loyalty (GM lessee, no need to return other vehicle), $500 for Competitive Leases (non-GM lessees, no need to return other vehicle), $1000 Lease Private Offer (Must receive mail or email)

The Federal Tax Credit of up to $7,500 is still active for Chevrolet. This credit is offered for the first 200,000 PEV or PHEV vehicles sold. After the 200k are delivered, the "phase out" process begins the following yearly quarter. During the phase out, the first six months deliveries will enjoy the full $7,500 credit, the following six months will see the credit cut in half and the final six months will see 25% of the tax credit. Here is where things sit for deliveries:

CleanTechnica posted a story highlighting an 86% increase in Pure EV sales in 2017. READ IT HERE

Chevy BoltEV sets Consumer Reports' Electric Vehicle Range record! READ MORE HERE

Uber and Lyft drivers love the BoltEV! READ MORE HERE

All-Electric Buick Crossover with BoltEV Drivetrain might be in the works! READ MORE HERE

Thank you for taking the time to read the August Newsletter,
Your Rosedale EV Team
Dave & Roger
651-636-0340
www.RosedaleChev.com/BoltEV
www.Facebook.com/RosedaleChev
www.Facebook.com/DaveYourCarGuy

July 2017 EV News

Good day to you,

I hope this month's Electric Vehicle Newsletter finds you in great health and fantastic spirits! Below you will find news and views around the Electric Vehicle world.



Volt and BoltEV sales reports for June are in and the BoltEV and Volt have overtaken Prius Prime! The numbers break down to 1,745 Volts and 1,642 BoltEVs sold in June bringing their yearly totals to 10,932 and 7,592 units respectively. Only Tesla Model S has sold more units and its only by 263 units this year! With BoltEV distribution going national in August and September plus 2018 Volt Production beginning soon, Chevy is poised to increase sales numbers over the next dozen months!


Chevy Volt Factory Incentive Summary:
Receive $500 towards your new lease of Volt when somebody in your household leases a General Motors Vehicle. (No need to turn in leased vehicle)
Receive $1,500 towards your Purchase of Volt when somebody in your household leases a General Motors Vehicle. (No need to turn in leased vehicle)
0% ZERO PERCENT Financing for up to 60-months on approved credit
Save up to $4,000 on New Volt Purchase or $2,000 on Leases


Charging Infrastructure is greatly improving across the entire world and we are seeing this first hand here at Rosedale Chevrolet. Our first DCFC (DC Fast Charger) has arrived and installation of this high powered charger along with our Level 2 chargers is scheduled over the next couple of weeks. As your Chevy EV Destination, we pledge to charge every EV that goes through our service or sales departments. When available, free charging will be open to the public and vehicles of all makes. We do lock our gates at night, so no overnight charging please. Watch Plugshare.com for our chargers coming online soon.
Chargers are also being installed all over Minnesota and Wisconsin. We recently visited the DCFC at Albertville Outlet Mall and we were pleased to see the vast charging options in Duluth's Harbor Park with FREE Solar Fast Charging and 7 Level 2 chargers! We are excited about the vast quantity of charging facilities around our area!

                  DULUTH's CANAL PARK EV CHARGERS

Rosedale Chevrolet's Electric Vehicle Department continues to visit public and private events all over the upper midwest. In June, we provided Ride n Drive experiences at the Makers Faire at the MN State Fairgrounds, Dairyland Power's Membership Meeting in LaCrosse Wisconsin, Roseville Rosefest and Midwest Evolve's event at the Albertville Outlet Mall. I even had the honor to drive Dairyland Power's VIA Motors Silverado! In July we are excited to attend events hosted by Xcel Energy, 3M and others. If you know of an event where folks would like to see and/or drive the BoltEV and/or Volt, please let us know and we will work to get it onto our schedule. You can look for our BoltEV at the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair this year, charging under a solar panel roof.


Chevy BoltEV Fun Facts:

• .312 Aerodynamic Drag
• 94 Cubic Feet of Passenger Space is equal to Tesla Model S
• The Battery Pack weighs 960 lbs, contains 288 individual cells in 10 modules and sits inside Steel and Plastic/Composite case with Steel Reinforced bottom
• In the first 0.5 seconds after pushing the Power Button, the BoltEV checks 1400 Controls and Modules to ensure proper operation

Rosedale Chevrolet is the #1 Chevrolet Electric Vehicle Destination and we wish to improve! If you have any suggestions, comments or concerns, please let us know so we may learn how to improve our services to you. We are always happy to discuss EV's and would love to speak with you. We are also looking for recommendations to the EVSalesSavvy.com website. If you have had a positive experience with Rosedale Chevrolet, please post your experience on any of these great review/recommendation websites:
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Here are some news articles and/or opinion pieces for your reading pleasure:

 

Electric vehicle buyers pleased with their new cars
13 States Now Charge Fees for Electric Vehicles
Volvo's Major Shift to Electric Vehicles
Lyft's autonomous electric vehicles will run on 100% renewable energy

Until next month's newsletter or if we get to speak sooner,

EV-ON!

Rosedale Chevrolet
Electric Vehicle Department
Dave Troy ~ 651-639-2186 ~ dtroy@rosedalechev.com
Roger Ratajczak ~ 651-639-2163 ~ rratajczak@rosedalechev.com