2021 vs. 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV - What's the Difference?

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The 2022 Chevy Bolt EV gets a design refresh that includes a more aggressive front end. Both the 2021 and 2022 Bolt EVs have the same motor which provides 200 horsepower, 266 pound-feet of torque, and an EPA-estimated range of 259 miles on a full charge. The range will depend on the driving style and conditions.

2022 2LT is the top trim, replacing the Premier trim. The trims differ in that the 2022 model includes features the 2021 LT won't have. A lot of the Premier model's features from 2021 were given to the Bolt EUV.

The 2021 model has two faux grill/plastic pieces while the 2022 has a single one. The headlights are also different: the 2021 has a simpler headlight design and the 2022 has LED running lights with sequential turn signals. The 2022 model also has an updated "two-part sculpted headlight" design that's all connected as opposed to the EUV's disconnected headlights.

The 2022 model has a front-facing camera that works with its HD surround vision camera system. As for the black side mirrors, they are heated and have blind spot monitoring on the 1LT

The 2022s have heated seats and some have blind spot monitoring.

The 2021 body has silver accents on the door and a gold bowtie logo compared to black accents and a black bowtie on the 2022.

The 2022 boasts an 11.5 kW Level 2 charger at home whereas the 2021 only offers a 7.2kW charger. The 2022 has a 65 kWh battery and the 2021 has a 66 kWh battery. However, GM is running a promotion for 2022 Bolt EVs and EUVs to have a 240V outlet installed in the garage for free until the end of the month.

Inside the 2022 model, a lot of the electric-vehicle branding is gone and the design is cleaner, but there's also more hard plastic. The display has been updated in 2022 with a higher resolution to be more consistent with Chevrolet’s current offerings. Both models offer Bluetooth phone, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android auto and climate controls.

Leather heated seats can be optioned for the premium EUV. What sets the 2021 and 2022 models apart is that the 2022 boasts a power port, which provides a less complicated gear shift system. This new gear shifter design has all the toggles integrated while the 2021 offers separate levers. GM does not offer super cruise with the Bolt, but it’s available on the top trim model EUV.

The 2022 Bolt’s rear tail light design has undergone a significant update as they look much more premium.The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt is cheaper than 2021, because they are no longer offering federal tax incentives.

The interior for the 2021 has an overwhelming sense that "you're driving an electric vehicle".

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