It rides firmly without introducing harsh impacts into the cabin. With a composed ride and plenty of power, the Bolt will challenge whatever negative preconceptions you might have of electric cars. While it remains one of the quickest electric vehicles for the money, pricier alternatives such as the Tesla Model 3 prove how quick a small EV can be. While it takes about nine hours to fully charge the Bolt's battery using a 240-volt outlet, the fast-charging option can add roughly 90 miles of range every 30 minutes-provided a Level 3 charging station is nearby or installed at home. Responses are less immediate at highway speeds, but the electric Chevy still makes passing and merging on the highway a cinch. The Bolt's electric motor provides instantaneous response to accelerator inputs and ample low-end torque that lets you scoot ahead when the light turns green. Likes: Zippy acceleration, affordable fast-charging option, firm brake pedal and fun-to-use brake-regen paddle.ĭislikes: Locations of fast-charging stations are scattered, minimal steering feedback from the road. Here's our explanation of how the EV tax credit works. Some states offer additional rebates, tax credits, and other incentives to EV buyers as well. We'd also add DC fast-charging capability.
2019 CHEVROLET VOLT SPEC DRIVER
The LT model offers two affordable option packages that we'd choose: the Comfort and Convenience package (includes heated front seats and steering wheel) and the Driver Confidence package (blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors).
2019 CHEVROLET VOLT SPEC ANDROID
The LT comes standard with features such as a 10.2-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, proximity-key entry and push-button start, and 4G LTE with mobile Wi-Fi. The Bolt's affordability is a paramount part of its appeal, so we'd keep it simple by sticking with the base LT model rather than the ritzier Premier. Inflating the tires is easier with a tire-fill alert that announces when the correct pressure is reached. New paint colors include Green Mist, Slate Gray, and the eye-popping Shock-which looks like lime-green alien acid. The touchscreen now offers separate buttons for air conditioning and heat. And, as in previous model years, if the door is opened in this scenario, the car will automatically shift into park. Chevy also revised its Low driving mode to keep the Bolt from moving when stopped and the seatbelt is unbuckled. This helps reduce charging costs when only a small amount of range is required. The charge-termination feature now has more selectable levels at which you can choose to stop charging.
The Bolt receives minor updates for 2019 that improve the user experience. For 2020, the Bolt gets an EPA-estimated range of 259 miles, up from 238. Until another EV emerges that checks all the same boxes, the Bolt remains the best everyday electric car on the market today. What's more, it also drives and rides exceptionally well for what it is-we'd even call it fun.
But the Bolt doubles down on its electric powertrain, which provides immediate acceleration and nearly twice the range of similarly priced EVs.
Still, the Chevy's cheap-looking interior materials and mostly minimalistic features are at odds with its $30,000-plus starting price. While the hatchback lacks the visual panache of many eco-friendly alternatives, its immense practicality and cutting-edge technology outweigh any superfluous aesthetics. The Chevy Bolt EV is the benchmark for mainstream electric vehicles (EVs), with an impressive 238 miles of range for a relatively inexpensive price when compared with models such as the Tesla Model 3.
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