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.

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2027 Chevy Bolt Range is Holding Steady at ~280 Miles

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Paul Gipe

We drove to Los Angeles from Bakersfield to meet a friend for lunch Sunday. That may not sound like much …

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One-Month 2027 Chevy Bolt EV Update: Range & Capacity

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Paul Gipe

It’s been one month since our 2027 Bolt was hand delivered. I am still working through the new driver’s interface …

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Finding kWh Consumed on 2027 Chevy Bolt EV

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Paul Gipe

The information displays on the 2027 Bolt EV are quite different from that on the first generation Bolt. In some …

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Dealers Want Used EVs: Bids for 2020 Bolt Still Rising Now up 20%

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Paul Gipe

Kelley Blue Book followed up today with their bid for our used 2020 Bolt EV from two weeks ago. They …

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Trump Pump: Price of Used Bolt EV Increases 16% in Two Weeks

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Paul Gipe

Trump’s attack on Iran and the closure of the Straits of Hormuz has—as expected—increased the demand for EVs. Call it …

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2027 Chevy Bolt Owner Initial Impressions

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Paul Gipe

This will take some getting used to, this 2027 Chevy Bolt. Our “Marina Blue Metallic” Bolt was delivered 20 February …