Chevrolet adds ‘Electric Utility Vehicle’ to Bolt line; 2023 prices begin at $27,200
Chevrolet expanded its electric vehicle lineup for 2022 with the introduction of the allelectric 2022 Bolt EUV – Electric Utility Vehicle -- alongside the redesigned Bolt EV.
For 2023, prices have been dropped significantly, with the Bolt EUV starting at $27,200 (plus $995 freight) for the base LT model, and ranging as high as $32,195 for the top-of-theline Premier Redline model.
In between are the LT Redline model ($27,695) and Premier ($31,700). The Premier price is down $5,800 from the price of the 2022 Premier model we tested for this report.
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) lithiumion battery pack.
There is Electronic Precision Shift with one-pedal 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.
“The new Bolt EUV is the best of the Bolt EV packaged in an Suv-like vehicle with more technology and features, giving customers more choices and reasons to switch to electric,” said Steve Hill, vice president of Chevrolet.
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.
Super Cruise was included on our Bolt EUV test for an added package charge of $2,200.
The new EUV model also
helps make EV charging more convenient, thanks to 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 plug into a standard 120-volt three-prong outlet for Level 1 charging or a 240-volt outlet for Level 2 charging 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