Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
The electric-car frenzy made Chevrolet build few offers for that segment and, in 2017, it showed the Bolt. It was a daily driver that could offer a real-world autonomy of 283 miles (455 km).
After Nissan launched the first affordable electric car on the market in the form of a compact hatchback, and Tesla stormed the drag-strips with its expensive electric vehicles, Chevrolet offered a good choice of a car that had a higher range than the Leaf and it didn't move like it was in slow-motion.
From the outside, the Bolt looked like a mix between a minivan and a compact hatchback. A raked windshield looked like it was an extension for the hood. The ascending beltline improved the dynamic image of the car. The light-alloy wheels were fitted as standard.
The Bolt, like all the other electric cars on the market, had the battery pack installed inside the floor and that led to a higher seating position and a higher greenhouse. But it didn't offer too much headroom for the occupants and no handles above the doors either. As a plus, it featured a 10.2” screen in the center of the dashboard. The instrument cluster was completely digital, due to a TFT color display.
The Bolt was fitted with a powerful electric motor that could offer a 0 to 60 (0-97 kph) time under 7 seconds. It also featured a “one-pedal” driving mode. A designated button on the steering wheel allowed the electric braking to a complete stop. With the gear-stick in the “L” mode, that driving mode was automatically enabled.
ENGINE SPECS - 60 kWh (200 HP) | |
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Electrical motor power: | 147.1 kw (200 hp) |
Electrical motor torque: | 265.5 lb-ft (360 Nm) |
Fuel System: | 60 kWh lithium-ion battery |
Fuel: | Electric |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | single gear |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164 in (4166 mm) |
Width: | 69.5 in (1765 mm) |
Height: | 62.8 in (1595 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.9 cuFT (479 L) |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3580 lbs (1624 kg) |
POWER SYSTEM SPECS | |
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Power pack: | Lithium-Ion |
Nominal Capacity: | 66 kWh |
Range: | 259.1 miles (417.0 km) |