Chevrolet Bolt EV
The 2021 model year does not bring any changes to the Bolt EV. However, the small electric hatchback continues to impress with 417 kilometres of range. When the 66-kWh battery runs empty, you can plug the car into a 240V charging station and have full power back in 10 hours. Output is rated at 200 horsepower. When it comes to interior room, the 479-litre trunk expands to 1,603 litres when you fold the rear seats.
Chevrolet Bolt EV
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$44,998 |
| Fees | CA$1,800 |
| 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 rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| 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 |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| 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″) |
| Weight | 1,616 kg (3,563 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 479 l and 1,603 l |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.7 s |
| Top speed | 145 km/h (90 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 47 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 |
| Safety | 6/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |