Chevrolet Bolt EV
The Bolt EV is back for 2023 with no major changes. It received a mid-cycle update for 2022 and continues to be one of the most affordable EVs on the market. The Bolt’s powertrain delivers 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft. of torque, all driving the front wheels only, while the 65kWh battery under the floor provides a range of 417 km. There’s also a Bolt EUV variant with a bit more rear-seat space.
Chevrolet Bolt EV
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$38,548 |
| Fees | CA$1,800 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$725/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 | 65.0 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 | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Massage seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | not available |
| Phone application | available |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| CD player | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Rear entertainment system | not available |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Premium audio system | not available |
| Voice recognition | 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 | 4,145 mm (163″) |
| Width | 1,765 mm (69″) |
| Height | 1,611 mm (63″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102″) |
| Weight | 1,628 kg (3,589 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 470 l and 1,614 l |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.6 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 | 7/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 83%(view ratings) |