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.
Bakersfield to Santa Cruz via the San Andreas Fault
By
Paul Gipe
And why not? The San Andreas Fault is one of California’s defining features and it was on the way, so why not drive a winding portion of it in our sporty Chevy Bolt EV.
Do I Need Heated Seats in an EV?
By
Paul Gipe
Yes, heated seats in an Electric Vehicle are a must. And a heated steering wheel too, if you can get it. This is particularly true for limited-range EVs like the early Nissan Leaf, but it remains a useful feature for longer-range vehicles as well.
Problem Free 730-mile Roundtrip in a Chevy Bolt
By
Paul Gipe
We’ve been driving electric for five years and we’ve seen tremendous improvement in both the cars and the charging network in that time. This trip was proof of that. Everything worked as expected. There were no surprises. We drove to where we wanted and returned–without drama.
What does it Cost per Mile to Drive an Electric Vehicle?
By
Paul Gipe
Here in California it costs costs a little less than $0.06 per mile for us to charge our Bolt EV at home. Elsewhere in North America it may cost half that to charge at home. The cost to drive on electricity in California is about one-half that of driving with gasoline for most vehicles. It’s even less expensive driving electric than it is driving a Prius.
Charging at Electrify America
By
Paul Gipe
As part of its penance for the diesel-gate pollution scandal, Volkswagen is building a continent-wide network of DC fast charging stations for electric vehicles under the brand of Electrify America.
Setting a Charging Schedule for the Chevy Bolt EV
By
Paul Gipe
I was talking to a Chevy Bolt newby and in the course of the conversation I found that they knew another Bolt driver who charged off-peak using a cheap 120-volt timer you can get at any big box store because of the lower electricity rates. This rang several alarm bells.
