Introduction
The Chevrolet Bolt EV was a subcompact battery-electric hatchback produced by General Motors (GM) from 2017 until its discontinuation in 2023. Similar to the Chevy Blazer, which has been reintroduced multiple times, there is still a possibility that the Chevy Bolt could make a comeback in a couple of years.
There are still Chevy Bolt models to buy, and if you are in the market for a compact electric Chevy, here’s a buying guide for the Chevy Bolt EV.
Key Takeaways
- The first and only generation Chevy Bolt EV was launched in 2017 as an award-winning and recognized plug-in car with big possibilities.
- The 2022Bolt EV's fully charged battery has an EPA-rated driving range of nearly 260 miles.
- The Chevy Bolt has been discontinued for now.
First Generation Chevy Bolt (2017-2023)
Making its debut in the middle of Las Vegas's glitz and glam, the 2016 Chevy Bolt was a compact electric car with big plans for the future. The 2017 Chevy Bolt was named the second best-selling plug-in car in America and was awarded Car of the Year by Motor Trend.
The 2022 Chevy Bolt EV, still in its first generation of production, received an exterior and interior refresh to upgrade the overall design and style, plus integrate different head and taillights.The interior included a gear shift upgrade to a modern push-button setup, and the seats were larger and offered more comfort.
Between 2017 and 2023, Chevy continued to upgrade the electronics software and the charging system to eventually support fast charging by 2022.Chevy Bolt features include self-sealing tires, a digital tire-pressure monitoring system, and a portable air compressor kit.
The 2022 and 2023 Chevy Bolt EV's fully charged battery has an EPA-rated driving range of nearly 260 miles. It gets an estimated 131 MPGe in the city and 109 MPGe on the highway.
In 2023, Chevy announced the pause of production of the Bolt EV, but this doesn’t mean that this is the final curtain for the Bolt EV. Check back regularly at Alan Jay for news and updates on vehicles.
The Plug-In Powered Bolt EV
The Chevy Bolt EV is a plug-in powered electric battery vehicle with an EPA-rated driving range of over 250 miles of comfortable driving in a quick Chevy compact.
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