GM European Opel division expects EVs to account for only around 15 % of its new - car sales by 2030 , according to Ralph Hannappel , a number regarded as relatively low given his assertion that " we are convinced that this is the future . " to debut at Paris Motor Show The Opel Ampera - e , which is virtually identical to its US cousin , the Chevrolet Bolt , was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2017 and will be the basis of GM 's European EV strategy .
GM European Opel division expects EVs to account for only around 15 % of its new - car sales by 2030 , according to Ralph Hannappel , a number regarded as relatively low given his assertion that " we are convinced that this is the future . " The Opel Ampera - e , which is virtually identical to its US cousin , the Chevrolet Bolt , was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2017 and will be the basis of GM 's European EV strategy .