Chevrolet is taking a bold step forward in the electric vehicle (EV) market, despite a recent plateau in EV sales. The company’s Chief Marketing Officer, Steve Majoros, is optimistic about Chevrolet’s chances in the evolving EV market, which is increasingly being dominated by more practical and frugal customers. He believes this shift aligns well with Chevrolet’s core customer base.
Chevrolet recently launched two electric vehicles, the Silverado electric pickup truck and the Chevy Equinox EV. The company is hoping that by offering a wider range of EVs, they can attract more customers. This strategy is not without risks, as evidenced by the initial software issues encountered with the Blazer EV. However, Majoros insists that the Blazer EV is recovering and achieving impressive sales, though specific numbers were not given.
Chevrolet’s strategy relies on the belief that the key to converting customers to EVs is simply getting them in front of the vehicles. Majoros points to the fact that dealership employees, who are often the first to experience these electric cars, are among the most reliable early EV adopters. The challenge, however, lies in convincing customers to overcome factors such as high upfront costs, quirks of ownership, and lifestyle changes required to switch from a gas-powered car to an EV.
Despite these challenges, Majoros believes that Chevrolet’s new lineup of mass-market EVs, particularly the Equinox, will change many minds. The Equinox is well-positioned in the current EV market with a starting price of $43,295 and an estimated range of 319 miles.
While Chevrolet is pushing forward with its EV offerings, the company is not abandoning its gas-powered cars or hybrids. Majoros emphasized that Chevrolet dealers can rely on a steady base of internal combustion engine products. He also mentioned GM’s plans to integrate hybrids into the US market, though no timeline was given. This multi-pronged approach is not unique to Chevrolet, as other legacy car companies are also leaning into hybrids and relying on traditional gas guzzlers to offset losses in the still unprofitable EV business.
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