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.
First Level 2 EVSE Operational in Kernville
By
Paul Gipe
In a conversation with the campground host about our electric vehicle he mentioned that there was a “charger” at the new Forest Service District Office in Kernville.
Energy Consumption Estimators, Trip Planners, and the Chevy Bolt EV
By
Paul Gipe
We leased a Chevy Bolt EV (electric vehicle) in November 2017. Since then we’ve taken the car on several road trips of varying distances. Based on these trips, I’ve tested the accuracy of three different estimators or trip planners: EV Trip Planner (EVTP), GreenRace, and Chevy’s Energy Assist app for the Bolt.
Bakersfield to Fresno in a Chevy Bolt: 63 kWh Over 240 Miles
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Paul Gipe
My friend Gordon Nipp drove to Fresno from Bakersfield in his Bolt.
Bakersfield to Ridgecrest Revisited in a Chevy Bolt
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Paul Gipe
For my wife’s birthday, I offered Nancy an all-expenses paid trip to Ridgecrest, California, including dinner at a French restaurant. Such a deal, I know. How could she refuse?
186-Mile Loop in Chevy Bolt Returns with 20 kWh to Spare
By
Paul Gipe
I’ve been chomping at the bit to test our 2017 Chevy Bolt’s range and we did so on a 186-mile jaunt to the mountains between Bakersfield and Los Angeles.
Cost of Charging an EV on a Road Trip: One Example
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Paul Gipe
While discussing a recent road trip with a Canadian colleague, the question arose of how much we were paying to charge on the road.
