EV Articles by Paul Gipe
I’ve pulled together all my articles on EVs and driving electric under one heading–as much for my own benefit as for the benefit of readers.
2020 Chevy Bolt EV Battery Capacity Anecdotal Observation
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Paul Gipe
After two months of driving a 2020 Chevy Bolt for some 2,000 miles we’ve found that the traction battery of our car has a capacity of 64 kWh, not the 66 kWh advertised. More interestingly, the 2020 battery pack of our car has only 2.5 kWh more than that of our previous 2017 Bolt. This anecdotal observation may not reflect the rest of the 2020 Bolt fleet.
Data Request for 2020 Bolt Battery Capacity Measurements
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Paul Gipe
I am looking for drivers of 2020 Bolts who have kept records of consumption and State-of-Charge.
Chevrolet Bolt EV Official Videos
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Paul Gipe
GM’s official Bolt EV videos lists 21 separate videos on the Bolt, its features, and how to use it. The most recent is October 2020 titled Chevrolet EV Power Panel on charging, charging networks, including the roll out of the GM-EVgo expansion.
Buying or Leasing a 2020 Chevy Bolt EV–What I learned
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Paul Gipe
Oy vey! I just concluded a three month search for what I consider a reasonably priced Chevy Bolt EV. What an experience.
Inyokern DCFC Station Finally Live–Opens Eastern Kern County to EVs
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Paul Gipe
The long-awaited DCFC station at the Inyokern airport is finally live after years of waiting.
Tips on Leasing a 2020 Bolt LT
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Paul Gipe
What you need to know to lease a Bolt with year-end sales promotions. This presentation was made for friends in Bakersfield considering an EV.
