2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV. OK, so that falls short of the Volt's EPA rating of 53 electric miles, and it's well eclipsed by Dan's 70-mile outing and the 62-mile performance we managed in an initial road test. And free is good, right? And thanks for reading Autoblog. We're still gathering drive data on our 2016 Chevrolet Volt to compile meaningful numbers on our EV range and gas-engine mpg. All rights reserved. Anyway, this is one isolated leg. But ads are also how we keep the garage doors open and the lights on here at Autoblog - and keep our stories free for you and for everyone. 238.0 mi / 383.0 km: 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The Tesla Model 3 is the first vehicle built on Tesla's third-generation platform. But where a five-mpg shortfall in gasoline engine efficiency can earn you a class-action lawsuit, electric miles are a whole different voodoo. We're still gathering drive data on our 2016 Chevrolet Volt to compile meaningful numbers on our EV range and gas-engine mpg. Bolt EV offers an EPA-estimated 259 miles of range,† nearly 10% more than previous model years, or 21 miles farther than before. For city driving, the EPA rated the Bolt range at 255 miles (410 km), and due to its relative high drag coefficient, its range for highway driving is 217 miles (349 km). Maybe I'm still too entrenched in the mpg mindset where efficiency promises are always viewed with suspicion, and anything in the ballpark is generally deemed acceptable. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Back in April, just a few weeks after Tesla unveiled its Model 3 and announced a minimum range of 215 miles, GM revealed that they had pushed the range of the Bolt to be significantly more than the previously announced “200 miles”. That works out to 29.7 kWh per 100 miles. You still haven't turned off your adblocker or allowed our site. Here again, Dan managed to extract some real range, twice reaching 54 electric miles in heavy traffic. We fully charge a 2020 Chevy Bolt EV and drive it at a constant 70 mph to test the vehicle's highway-speed driving range. But here's another early anecdotal result, taking the car's trip computer at its word. previous 1.4-liter, four-cylinder powerplant, front-wheel-drive, five-door/five-passenger hatchback extended-range electric vehicle, single body-frame-integral (unibody) with front and rear crumple zones; galvanized steel front fenders; hood, roof, door panels; one-piece bodyside outer panel; thermal plastic olefin (TPO) bumper fascias, Toyota Prius Plug-in, Ford C-Max energi, diesel and mid-luxury sport sedans. When we had our former 2011 Volt long-termer, we averaged 37.3 electric miles during a year of driving (EPA rating: 35 miles). Select the option to run ads for autoblog.com, by clicking either "turn off for this site", "don't run on pages on this domain", "allow this site" or similar. Like Magrath explains, I'm not sure the Volt is the right car for me either, but I like several things about it. It only takes a few seconds. GM North America President Alan Batey reiterated today that the Bolt will arrive in dealerships later this year : “Chevrolet showed the world the production version Bolt EV earlier this year and in a few short months we’ve moved from that vision to a reality. This page is for personal, non-commercial use. Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos and subscribe to the podcast. 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For announcement today, GM also released a new batch of pictures of the production version of the Bolt EV: FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. by Dan Frio, Automotive Editor on January 22, 2016. Through Zalkon.com, you can check out Fred’s portfolio and get monthly green stock investment ideas. Please follow the instructions below to enable JavaScript in your browser. Interestingly, GM is now talking about an “expected MSRP below $37,500 and before available federal tax credit of up to $7,500″ so we might see the price go down. Only model year 2016 and 2017 cars are included. You must have JavaScript enabled to experience the new Autoblog. 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV. You can go a day – or possibly even a few days – without needing to charge. The Chevrolet Bolt EV. The Chevy Bolt EV is GM's first long-range all-electric vehicle. That said, I've heard that Chevy has done more testing and will officially revise the Bolt EV's official range to around 240 miles. It's a compact utility vehicle with 238 miles of range and a starting price of $37,500 before incentives. GM could be looking to match Tesla’s base price as they are aiming to convince some of the company’s ~400,000 reservation holders to buy the Bolt instead of waiting for the Model 3. We get it. The exact text will differ depending on the actual application you have running. Check your in-box to get started. The Chevy Bolt EV is GM's first long-range all-electric vehicle. But it's a marked improvement on Volt 1.0. For one thing, since 48 miles represents about 80 percent of my one-way commute, I could spend most of my time driving to the office on electrons — in the HOV lane. Thanks for that. By comparison, our 2011 Volt averaged 34.2 kWh/100 miles. Tesla actually announced that the base price of the Model 3 would be $35,000 before incentives. You must be logged in to perform that action. Fred is the Editor in Chief and Main Writer at Electrek. Further geeking on energy consumption, the EV miles burned on this leg required just 14.3 kilowatt-hours. You can send tips on Twitter (DMs open) or via email: fred@9to5mac.com. You may order presentation ready copies to distribute to your colleagues, customers, or clients, by visiting http://www.autobloglicensing.com, SSC Tuatara driver's scare on the way to speed record: 'I had a really close call', GMC Hummer EV revealed as a 1,000-hp, 350-mile, fast-charging beast, Maybach-branded GLS becomes Mercedes-Benz's most expensive SUV, SSC Tuatara smashes top speed record, hits 331 mph, 2022 Genesis G70 comes into clearer view, adds a 'drift mode', Oregon state trooper helps fend off mama llama trauma. Find your next car by browsing our extensive new and pre-owned 2016 Chevrolet Bolt EV inventory from local Chevrolet dealerships and private sellers. During my first drive with the Volt, I was able to eke out 48.2 EV miles before staying on gasoline for the remainder of the miles. It aims to reduce the entry price for electric vehicles while not making any compromise on range and performance. Click on the icon for your Adblocker in your browser. The automaker expects the EPA to give the Bolt an impressive range of 238 miles. If you'd be so kind as to allow our site, we promise to keep bringing you great content. The 2016 Chevy Volt will have an all-electric range of 50 miles from a new, 18.4-kWh lithium battery. ©2020 Verizon Media. But I was mildly impressed just the same that it came within five miles of the EPA rating given conditions: A short-trip to the on-ramp, followed by open highway miles at open highway speeds. The Model 3 starts at $35,000 in the US and deliveries to employees and company insiders began in mid 2017 - customer deliveries begin in late 2017. You can also compare prices, trim specifications, options, reviews, scores and recall history of 2016 Chevrolet Bolt EV with similar vehicles. It's a compact utility vehicle with 238 miles of range and a starting price of $37,500 before incentives. We are now apparently seeing the result of this “push” with the new EPA estimated range of 238 miles, which is fairly impressive on a 60 kWh battery pack. The Bolt EV has a combined EPA -rated range of 238 miles (383 km). A drop down menu will appear. 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The Bolt EV is a game changer for the electric car segment and it will start to become available at Chevrolet dealerships later this year.”. 259.0 mi / 416.8 km: EPA driving range, models by other brands Driving range (EPA) of the 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV and electric vehicles by other brands with comparable driving range. It will get 41 miles per gallon (combined) once the battery runs dry and have 102 MPGe. More. Thanks for subscribing. After only talking about “more than 200 miles” for over a year now, GM finally announced today the expected EPA-rated range of its upcoming all-electric Chevy Bolt EV. Ads can be annoying. The Tesla Model S with a 60 kWh battery pack – though a much bigger car – gets 208 miles of EPA-rated range on a single charge. News, Reviews, Photos, Videos delivered straight to your in-box.

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