The primary Chevrolet Bolt rolled off the manufacturing line late in 2016, introducing patrons to the American model’s first mass-market EV (not counting the limited-production EV1 from the early ’90s). Now, following 5 years of Bolt gross sales, Chevy has completely revamped the beloved EV for 2021 – and it now is available in two sizes.
The 2022 Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV (the marginally bigger mannequin) debuted right this moment with extra trendy seems to be, up to date interiors, and as much as 259 miles (416 kilometers) of vary in the usual mannequin. The bigger Bolt EUV, in the meantime, gives 250 miles (402 km) of most vary. Each of those fashions will enter manufacturing someday this spring earlier than occurring sale in the summertime. And higher but, the bottom Bolt EV undercuts its predecessor with a beginning value of $31,995, whereas the bigger EUV prices $33,995 to begin.
Bolt EV
The 2021 Bolt EV, as talked about, is the entry level into the nameplate. Primarily a refreshed model of the earlier mannequin, the compact crossover options an aggressive front-end design with slim daytime operating lights and switch sign indicators situated excessive on the fender, with headlights situated just under that. The higher portion of the hexagonal grille, in the meantime, will get a brand new body-colored accent as a substitute of the black plastic discovered on the predecessor.
The Bolt’s inside sports activities a big replace, highlighted by a completely digital instrument cluster and a brand new 10.2-inch touchscreen. The central display has a contemporary interface, in addition to customary Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 4G LTE wi-fi hotspot, and wi-fi charging. Additionally new are the seats, which designers totally revamped to make extra comfy, overlaying them in high-quality fake leather-based with distinction stitching. And the middle console incorporates a new push button-shifter with an non-compulsory one-pedal driving button.
Mechanically, nothing modifications on this new Bolt. The identical 65.0-kilowatt-hour battery pack carries over with 200 horsepower (150 kilowatts), 266 pound-feet (360 newton-meters), and as much as 259 miles of vary. Sadly, the corporate has no plans to maneuver the Bolt onto GM’s new Ultium platform. The excellent news is, DC quick charging is customary on each fashions, delivering as much as 100 miles (161 km) of vary in simply half-hour, and a brand new twine with an interchangeable plug means that you can cost at each 120 and 240 volts, which comes customary on the EUV and is non-compulsory on the smaller EV.
Bolt EUV
The Bolt EUV is a brand-new variant of the electrical crossover for 2022, and though it seems to be similar to the smaller Bolt EV, this model is definitely 6.0 inches longer with a wheelbase that’s simply over 3.0 inches longer than the standard mannequin. Nonetheless, that newfound size solely interprets to a barely roomier second row. The EUV will get 39.1 inches of rear legroom versus the Bolt EV’s 36.0 inches – in any other case, the 2 are nearly similar when it comes to passenger and cargo quantity, with slight variations right here and there.
Technically talking, the EUV has all the similar specs because the Bolt EV, too: a 65.0-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack, DC quick charging capabilities, and a twine with an interchangeable plug that permits it to cost on each 120- and 240-volt retailers. However resulting from its bigger measurement and heavier curb weight (3,679 kilos), the EUV returns a barely lowered 250 miles of vary.
Each the Bolt EV and the bigger EUV come customary with Chevy Security Help, which incorporates computerized emergency braking, ahead collision alert, lane-keep help with lane-departure warning, and entrance pedestrian detection. However solely the bigger EUV gives the corporate’s lauded Tremendous Cruise energetic security system out there as an choice, which makes it the primary non-Cadillac with the choice. Two different add-ons that the EUV will get over customary Bolt EV is a sunroof and navigation.
Value To Plug-In
As talked about, the bottom Bolt EV begins at $31,995 – which makes it $4,505 extra reasonably priced than final yr’s mannequin. The 2021 Bolt prices $36,500. The bigger Bolt EUV, in the meantime, begins at $33,995 for the bottom model (which, once more, makes it cheaper than final yr’s model) or $43,495 for the restricted Launch Version mannequin. The Bolt EUV Launch Version will supply particular customary options like Tremendous Cruise, a sunroof, particular wheels and badging, and an illuminated charging port.
The Bolt EV and Bolt EUV go on sale this summer season. Consumers enthusiastic about pre-ordering both of those two electrical crossovers can head over to the Chevy web site proper now and place a pre-order.
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