Chevrolet Bolt EV
The Bolt EV is once again the benchmark for affordable electric vehicles with an available range that increases from 383 to 417 kilometres for 2020. Engineers improved the cell chemistry of the battery, which is now rated at 66 kWh instead of 60 kWh. The rest of the powertrain remains identical, with 200 horsepower, 266 pound-feet of torque and front-wheel drive. Actually, the only other update to the 2020 Bolt EV is the addition of two new exterior colours.
Chevrolet Bolt EV
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$44,998 |
| Fees | CA$2,150 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$847/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 201 hp (150 kW) |
| Torque | 266 lb·ft (361 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 66.0 kWh |
| Voltage | N/A |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | Liquid |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | Electric, Subcompact Car |
| Assembly | Lake Orion, MI, US |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | N/A |
| Highway | N/A |
| Combined | N/A |
| Electric autonomy | 417 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Forward collision warning | optional |
| Autonomous emergency braking | optional |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (35′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/50R17 |
| Rear tires | P215/50R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,166 mm (164″) |
| Width | 1,765 mm (69″) |
| Height | 1,595 mm (63″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm (102″) |
| Front track | 1,499 mm (59″) |
| Rear track | 1,501 mm (59″) |
| Weight | 1,616 kg (3,563 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 479 l and 1,603 l |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.0 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 145 km/h (90 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 52 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 82%(view ratings) |