Chevrolet drops prices on Bolt EUV; projects 247-mile ranges on a charge
Looking to get more consumers interested in electric vehicles, Chevrolet expanded its EV lineup last year with the introduction of the all-electric Bolt EUV, and for 2023, has lowered its prices significantly.
Now, the Bolt EUV (Electric Utility Vehicle) begins at $27,200 (plus $995 freight) for the base LT model, with prices ranging as high as $32,195 for the top-of-theline Premier Redline model.
Other trim levels include the LT Redline model ($27,695) and Premier ($31,700). The 2023 Premier price is down $5,800 from that of the 2022 Premier model we tested last year.
For this report, we tested the 2023 Premier Redline model, which was created by adding the $495 Redline Appearance Package to the base Premier price of $31,700. The Redline package brought a black upholstery with red contract stitching, black wheels with red accents, red exterior mirror stripes, and a black and red exterior badge.
EPA ratings show an estimated range of 247 miles on a full charge, with a charging time of 7.5 hours at 240 volts. GM’S own statistics indicate a charging time of 10 hours with the provided dual-voltage charging cord at 32 amps.
With a Level 3 fast charger, GM says the Bolt EUV can be charged to up to 95 miles of range in just 30 minutes.
The Bolt EUV’S 150kw electric motor is rated at 200 horsepower and 266 footpounds of torque. The car has a 65kwh (kilowatt-hour) lithium-ion battery pack.
There is Electronic Precision Shift with onepedal drive mode, which slows and can fully stop the vehicle when the driver moves the foot off the accelerator pedal.
While the regular Bolt EV has a hatchback car design, the Bolt EUV takes on the proportions of a small crossover utility vehicle, with only electric drive available.
General Motors says the
new Bolt EUV carries the same “proven technology that helped make the Bolt EV the industry’s first affordable, long-range electric vehicle.”
The smaller Bolt EV also has lower prices for 2023, starting at $25,600 (plus $995 freight), and ranging to $28,800.
Both models are part of GM’S plan to launch 30 new electric vehicles globally by 2025.
While widening Chevrolet’s electric-vehicle lineup, the Bolt EUV also became the first Chevrolet vehicle to offer Super Cruise, the industry’s first true hands-free driver assistance system for enabled roads. This feature was included on our tester for an added
package charge of $2,200.
The Bolt EUV model also helps make EV charging more convenient because of its new Dual Level Charge Cord, which for many customers will eliminate the need to purchase a separate charger for their home, Chevy says.
It has a changeable plug that allows the customer to connect to a standard 120-volt three-prong outlet for Level 1 charging, or a 240-volt outlet for Level 2 charging at up to 7.2 kilowatts.
The Dual Level Charge Cord is standard on the Bolt EUV and is an option on the smaller Bolt EV.
For maximum Level 2 charging speed, both