Articles about Chevy’s Bolt
We’re now on our second Chevy Bolt and as a result I’ve written a lot about the Bolt. In addition there has been a number of news stories about the Bolt and GM’s on and off again plans to produce the car in the future. I am assembling the articles here for my friends, colleagues, and family members who drive a Bolt.
The Bolt’s Gone–Long Live the Chevy Bolt
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Paul Gipe
It’s gone. Our 2020 Bolt is no more. It was picked up by Carvana last night. The first-generation Bolt was …
Road Trip Report: 1,200 Miles in a Chevy Bolt
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Paul Gipe
We recently completed a 1,200 mile round trip in a Chevy Bolt EV. We drove from Bakersfield, California to Grants …
EV Road Tripping Emergency Kit
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Paul Gipe
We’ve been driving electric for a decade now, and the emergency gear I carry has changed over that time. Most …
Stop Burning Stuff–Home Electrification at Sierra Club Buena Vista Group Breakfast
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Paul Gipe
August 2, 2025 Check against delivery at the 2 August 2025 Sierra Club’s Buena Vista Group breakfast at Hodels in …
Eric Way’s Epic 1,000 Mile One-Day Road Trip Driving a Bolt
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Paul Gipe
Who said you can’t take a road trip in a Chevy Bolt? Sure, by today’s standards its fast charging is downright pokey at 55 kW max. But if you know what you’re doing—and Way does—you can make it work. See Way’s report on how and why he did it on YouTube at 2017 Chevy Bolt EV: Driving 1,000 Miles In A Day. Yes, he did it in one day—a long day, but one day driving from northern California to a new charging hub near LAX and back.
Backup Power from a Bolt: EV Extend & V2L
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Paul Gipe
Since the advent of EVs, drivers have wondered how to use that big battery to power their home in an …
