Buick representatives in the US are demonstrating unrivaled flexibility while embracing electric vehicle (EV) technology .
Buick plans to go all-electric by 2030, which led GM to give Buick dealers the option in 2022 to invest $300,000 to $400,000 to prepare to sell electric vehicles or voluntarily exit the dealership network. GM plans to end 2023 with about 1,000 Buick dealerships across the United States, down 47% from the 1,958 it had in January. In addition, the option of acquisition remains open, allowing for further developments.
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In the past, Buick dealerships that chose electric power accounted for about 20% of the company's sales in the United States.
Duncan Aldred, Vice President of Global Buick-BMC, told Automotive News: “I’m really pleased with the path we’re on. We’ve been able to develop a strong network and effectively reach our dealers. Our dealers are focused on the business and have proven they can handle the volume that previous dealers who left were generating.”
Buick says that about 89% of the U.S. population still lives within 25 miles of one of its dealerships. GM spokesman Sean Poppitt told the Detroit Free Press, “Average throughput has tripled, while our dealer points have dropped 47%. These are significant numbers. We have a more agile, robust and efficient network.”
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So it doesn't seem like Buick is worried about the dealership decline. Maybe they were expecting it. The plan for a 100% electric future by 2030 is excellent, and the car brand's strategy is simple and clear. It intends to fully buy out all of its dealerships as it transitions to electric.
Source: electrek.co
