Pros: Generous driving range; reasonable price for an electric car; surprisingly peppy acceleration; useful high-tech features
Cons: Expensive compared to conventional subcompacts; so-so interior materials[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV
CG Says: The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV makes DC, Level 3 fast charging standard on the topline Premier model, but is otherwise unchanged. Chevrolet introduced its first mass-market pure-electric car for 2017. The Chevrolet Bolt EV is a subcompact-sized 4-door, 5-passenger hatchback that has an estimated 259-mile driving range that is more than double the range of some electric cars. The only other pure-electric vehicles that currently boast that kind of range and are similarly priced to the Bolt are the Tesla Model 3 and Nissan Leaf. The Bolt EV’s 60 kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides the power for a 200-horsepower electric motor. Charging the battery from empty takes roughly nine hours on a Level 2 charger, and more than 60 hours on a Level 1 charger. Chevrolet says that charging via the Bolt’s available Level 3 charging port can replenish 100 miles of range in about 30 minutes. Base LT and top-line Premier trim levels are offered. The nicely equipped LT comes standard with Chevrolet’s MyLink touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto functionality, a 4G LTE WiFi hotspot, rearview camera, keyless access and starting, and GM’s Teen Driver Mode monitoring system. LT options include heated front seats and steering wheel, blind-spot alert, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear obstacle detection. The Premier comes standard with most of the above and adds leather upholstery, heated rear seats, lane-departure warning, and a novel rearview-camera mirror. The Chevrolet Bolt EV’s segment-topping driving range and accessible price point are its headline-grabbing features, but its virtues don’t end there. It’s also surprisingly quick, space-efficient, and available with a fine selection of state-of-the-art technology features. The Bolt EV is a big step in electric-vehicle technology, and for some, it may be the first truly practical electric car.
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV
[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]| Class | Subcompact Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door hatchback |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA |
| Base Prices | LT: $37,890 Premier: $43,090 |
| Base Engine electric motor |
| Horsepower 200 |
| Std. Transmission single speed |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (MPGe) 127 |
| EPA Hwy Range (MPGe) 108 |
First Look: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV
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