Plugged into a 240-volt outlet will get the Bolt to a full charge in seven hours. When plugged into a normal 120-volt system (ie, most home outlets), the Bolt EV and EUV will only get four miles of range for every hour of charging. For charging on the go, GM is partnering with public charging station operator EVgo to include over 80,000 public chargers in the My Chevrolet app.īut charging times will still be subject to the power levels of each individual charger. Both vehicles are also capable of 11 kW Level 2 charging, but separate charging equipment is required.īolt owners will get free installation of a Level 2 home chargerĪs an added perk, anyone who buys or leases a Bolt EUV or Bolt EV will get free installation of a Level 2 charger in their home through GM’s partnership with Qmerit, a home charger installer. The changeable plug allows customers to plug into a standard 120-volt three-prong outlet for Level 1 charging and a 240-volt outlet for Level 2 charging up to 7.2 kilowatts. A dual-level charge cord is included with the Bolt, which Chevy said will eliminate the need for many people to purchase a separate charger for their home. Notably, the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV will only come with the standard version of Super Cruise, not the enhanced version that includes automatic lane-changing.ĮV charging in the US is a bit of a mess, and while Chevy can’t solve some of the more intractable problems, it is doing what it can to make charging a little less of a headache. Super Cruise is not a self-driving system, in that it still requires drivers to keep their eyes on the road and engaged enough to be able to take over at a moment’s notice. These are components of GM’s Super Cruise assisted driving system, which uses cameras, radar, and mapping data to allow users to drive hands-free on divided highways. Other new additions include the light bar in the top of the steering wheel and the infrared sensor on the steering column. There’s also a new one-pedal driving button that keeps the system active between drive cycles. And Chevy swapped out the gear shifter for a series of electronic buttons to free up more interior space. The physical buttons are smoother and less chunky. The main 10.2-inch infotainment screen is still embedded in the dashboard, but is integrated more seamlessly into the center console than the original Bolt’s design. Chevy has even ripped out the Bolt’s oft-criticized seats and replaced them with seats that feature a triangular geometric pattern and contrasting color stitching, which the automaker claims is a “premium design that gives a consistent and upscale atmosphere.” Not words you typically see used to describe a $30,000 vehicle. Now the Bolt EV and EUV’s interior has been redesigned to include more screens and sensors, mostly to help power Super Cruise’s promise of “hands-free” driving. The Bolt’s interior has always been more practical than inspiring, with hard plastic abound. Chevy is keeping small ventilation panel rather than embrace the completely flat front-end of other EVs like the Tesla Model 3. The grille has been tweaked, swapping the dual-tone look of the previous Bolt with a more monochromatic fascia. No longer eligible for that incentive, GM decided to stick with the reduced price for these latest versions, which is encouraging. But in 2019, GM sold its 200,000th EV in the US, triggering a phase out of the tax credit. When it was first introduced five years ago, the automaker was still eligible for the federal government’s $7,500 tax credit, which effectively made the Bolt a $30,000 vehicle. The price helps make up for the Bolt’s shortcomings. The Bolt EV and EUV are the first non-Cadillac vehicles and first electric vehicles to have Super Cruise.
But the automaker has no plans to move the Bolt over to the Ultium platform, according to Chevy’s lead engineer.Īs a consolation for its approaching irrelevance, both versions of the Bolt will come with Super Cruise, the “hands-free” advanced driver assist system that previously has only been available in Cadillac vehicles. GM has said that Ultium’s advanced battery chemistry will enable its future electric vehicles to travel further on a single charge and re-charge at a faster rate. The recently unveiled Cadillac Lyriq and the GMC Hummer EV will be the first vehicles to be built on this new architecture. Both the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV will be built on GM’s BEV2 platform, which is distinct from the new “Ultium” battery pack announced in early 2020. The automaker hopes to lift the Bolt’s fortunes with these two new versions, but that may be difficult given that the technology that powers the Bolt is quickly becoming obsolete. GM hopes to lift the Bolt’s fortunes with these two new versions
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