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.
A Salute To The Chevrolet Bolt, 2023’s Underdog EV Champion
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Discontinued, outdated and outclassed, the Bolt should’ve been a flop in 2023. Instead, it says a lot about what EV owners really want. To go deeper, just this year alone, the Bolt: At one point saw its sales up 101% over the same period last year Traded places with the Mustang Mach-E as America’s best-selling EV behind the two volume-focused Tesla models, which is no small feat Which translated to its best year of sales, ever Was a leader in fleet sales as well, making it a zero-emissions hero for corporate and government operations everywhere Got canceled Then sparked a furor so intense that GM had to quickly about-face and un-cancel it And will still be the only GM car eligible for the EV tax credit come Jan. 1, 2024
Chevy Bolt EV Battery Disassembly and Charging Limitations
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Questions about the slow charging rate of the Bolt (compared to other cars) come up quite often. While the charging port being limited to 150A is often blamed, this is not the root cause. I firmly believe that the pack design (and not the cells) provides a very limited way of removing heat. If the pack were to be charged any faster, it could create unacceptable temperature gradients in the cells, which could cause severe degradation.
GM says next-gen Bolt will be EUV-only as the SUV virus infects the industry
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Jameson Dow
We think this is a big mistake, especially given all the recent excitement around the Volvo EX30, a vehicle quite close to the Bolt EV’s footprint and layout. Given the interest we’re seeing in that small, well-priced hatchback/SUV, which despite being called an SUV is still among the smaller EVs currently being introduced, one would think that GM might see that a “Hot Hatch meets MicroSUV” format is popular. Surely that’s why they were bringing back the Bolt in the first place?
My Chevy Bolt End Of Summer Report
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Steve Hanley
After three months, the 2017 Chevy Bolt we bought in June has exceeded all our expectations and then some. Our Chevy Bolt has been a revelation. We also own a Tesla Model Y and sort of expected the Bolt to be a pale imitation, lacking in refinement and overall goodness. We were pleasantly surprised. The car rides beautifully. I actually think it handles bumps in the road better than the Tesla. The hatchback means we can fit all our stuff inside easily. It is comfortable and quiet.
Replacing the Chevy Bolt Cabin Filter
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Paul Gipe
Replacing the cabin air filter in a Chevy Bolt should be a part of “regular maintenance.” One source said the …
Chevy Bolt: How to determine if the Battery has been replaced
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Paul Gipe
If you’re buying a used Bolt EV from a Chevy dealer, they should tell you if it’s a new battery …
