Electric is the future.
The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is the here and now.
Distinguished by unique exterior designs, including an SUV-like proportion for the new Bolt EUV, each is propelled by the proven technology that helped make the Bolt EV the industry’s first affordable, long-range electric vehicle — and both are part of General Motors’ plan to launch 30 new EVs globally by 2025.
“We want to put everyone in an EV and the new Bolt EUV and redesigned Bolt EV are crucial to doing so,” said GM President Mark Reuss. “Together, they enable mainstream customers to be part of our vison of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.”
“The new Bolt EUV is the best of the Bolt EV packaged in an SUV-like vehicle with more technology and features, giving customers more choices and reasons to switch to electric,” said Steve Hill, vice president of Chevrolet. “This is an opportunity for Chevy to capitalize on the success we’ve built with the Bolt EV and bring new customers into the Chevy family.”
An advanced 65 kilowatt-hour, lithium-ion battery pack helps the Bolt EUV offer up to a EPA-estimated 247 miles range on a full charge. The battery system features Chevy’s proven active thermal management system, which uses coolant to maintain the battery at its ideal operating temperature. This technology is a primary enabler of Chevrolet’s 8-year/100,000-mile limited battery system warranty.
With range down to 50 miles, I charged the battery at an Electrify America charging station in a nearby Walmart parking lot. The charge took 45 minutes and cost under $19, not to mention the pages read in my Stephen King “Billy Summers” novel.
Bolt EUV brings its own character with a modern, muscular design and a roomier interior and ample rear legroom that can accommodate up to five adults. It also features a distinctive front-end with a sculpted grille and signature lighting, including standard LED headlamps and Chevy’s brand-specific, high-eye daytime running lamps, which double as sequential turn-signal indicators.
Bolt comes with a new, electronic gear shift design that uses pull toggles and push buttons to free up more interior space. For increased regenerative braking, there’s even a new one-pedal driving button that keeps the system active between drive cycles. It’s almost like driving a golf cart.
More importantly, my Bolt EUV Premier tester came with Chevy’s first “Super Cruise” ($2,200) package that allows the drive to set speed and distance, then take your foot off the pedal and hands off the steering wheel. I tested the feature on the freeway near Arlington. The Bolt EUV drove at 74 miles per hour in the fast lane for miles, before I manually turned on the blinker and changed lanes.
A “Sun and Sound” package ($2,495) also added to the Bolt EUV’s bottom line and fun factor. The option adds a seven-speaker Bose sound system, sunroof with power sunshade, and Infotainment package with navigation.
Like all electric vehicles, the Bolt EUV delivers surprising torque, zipping of the starting line and
power when needed to pass slower vehicles.
Bolt EUV comes with Chevy Safety Assist, a suite of features that deliver peace of mind. Highlighted features include automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist and departure warning, forward collision alert, following distance indicator, side blind zone alert, rear camera mirror, rear park assist and rear cross-traffic alert.
Base Price: $38,495
Price As Driven: $43,190
Destination charge is included in base price. Vehicles are provided by the manufacturer. List price may vary at local dealerships.
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