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How much smaller is a Bolt EUV than some competitors? Its wheelbase is nearly a full foot shorter than the Mustang Mach-E’s, 3.6 inches shorter than a Volkswagen ID.4’s and an inch less than a Nissan Leaf’s. But what a difference that extra length and interior room make over the Bolt EV: Not only are backseat passengers’ knees no longer touching the front seatbacks, but the extra length also shows up in how the Bolt EUV rides and handles - which is to say absolutely beautifully, especially when compared with other EVs that struggle to perfect that ride and handling balance (looking at you, Mach-E, with your miserable bounciness).Ģ022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV | photo by Aaron Bragman
It’s bigger than the Bolt EV on which it’s based, but it’s still a small compact crossover-style vehicle, narrow in its cabin, with a footprint dwarfed by competitors like the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Now when I say that the Bolt EUV is a bigger vehicle, understand that this is a relative thing. (Disclosure: My family has just finished our lease of a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV and currently has a reservation for a 2022 Bolt EUV Launch Edition in place, expected for a summer delivery.) Larger But with so many new EVs now appearing in showrooms and GM’s own next-generation Ultium-based EVs only a year or two away, will the bigger Bolt EUV interest buyers or lure them away from a Tesla Model Y? Judging by our first, brief drive in the thing, it certainly should. It’s also a little taller than the Bolt EV, looks a little different and offers equipment not available on the smaller model, such as Chevrolet’s first appearance of GM’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system and a panoramic moonroof. It’s a slightly bigger version of the Bolt EV - about 6 inches longer overall, which translates to more room for backseat passengers and more overall cargo space.
Expect to see the 2016 Volt on dealer lots later this year.View all 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV models for sale near 60606 We’ll do our best to verify once we can get our hands on one, provided our patience doesn’t wear out first. After that, though, you shouldn’t have to visit the gas station very much at all: Since the 53-mile EV range is enough for over 90 percent of the average driver’s daily needs, according to Chevy, most owners will only have to add unleaded every 1,000 miles or so. To take full advantage of the quick 4.5-hour recharge time, you’ll need a 240V outlet in your garage (on the 120V teat, it’s more like 13 hours). Inside the Golden State, buyers could be on the hook for just $24,995 once both federal and California incentives are factored in.Beyond, your initial outlay could be a little higher if you want to top your Volt off quickly. We still expect 2016 Volt pricing to start at $33,995, though the typical buyer will pay much less outside of California, it could be as low as $26,495 after all federal incentives are taken into account. Still, our tests have revealed that the 2015 Volt can meet or exceed projected efficiencies without being a total drag to drive - all without any of the pesky range anxiety that comes when you cut the internal combustion cord entirely. And we, uh, don’t usually drive like that around these parts. But EPA ratings usually only hold up if you get behind the wheel like a miserly test driver.
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