Video Summary
Here's a summary of the video review:The Chevrolet Bolt is an all-electric compact crossover, tracing roots back to the GM EV1. It is based on GM's BEV2 platform, developed with components from South Korea, North America, and Israel. Its final production occurs at GM's Orion Assembly plant. Production started in 2016 for the 2017 model.
The specific model reviewed is a 2021 Bolt EV LT in Nightfall Gray Metallic with a two-tone Dark Galvanized over Cool Sky Gray cloth interior.
Performance
0-60 mph is achieved in 6.7 seconds, with a top speed limited to 93 mph. Front-wheel drive is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous AC motor controlled by a shift-by-wire system. It produces 200 hp at 4750 rpm and 266 lb/ft of torque at 0 rpm.
Range and Charging
The Bolt has an LG-sourced 66 kWh landscaped battery pack composed of 288 nickel-rich lithium-ion cells, with an estimated total driving range of 259 miles. It has 240V DC fast charging allowing a 25-mile range per hour of charge, and a 7.2kW on-board charger. The battery capacity consumes 29 kWh per 100 miles driven.
Interior
The interior lacks a side airbag in the rear. The reviewer also notes that there is a high volume of road noise that enters the cabin. Power-adjustable seats are not available. Manual fore/aft and height adjustment is possible in the front seats. There is a leather-wrapped, heated, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel.
Technology
The Bolt has an 8-inch LCD display screen with multi-menu function. Also, the touch screen is very reactive. It also boasts features such as cruise control, driver-controlled regen braking, and OnStar.
Additional Points
One-pedal driving can be activated. There is a pedestrian alert tone when reversing. Rear lights are not on the trunk door, but on the bumper because regulations prohibit the use of headlights on a liftable piece of the vehicle. A limited, optional DC fast charge is also offered on this vehicle. The $7500 tax credit is no longer applicable to this vehicle.
