

The hatchback's rear cargo space still measures 17 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 57 cubes with those rear seatbacks folded flat. Although the updated Bolt EV has the same passenger space as before, including a back seat that's roomy enough for two adults, it does have redesigned front seats that are said to be more comfortable.
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The steering wheel now features a racy flat bottom, the driver faces a new 8.0-inch fully digital gauge cluster, and the old electronic shifter is replaced by a set of toggles and buttons. Interior, Comfort, and CargoĬhevy spruces up the Bolt EV's cabin with a more upscale design that the company says includes better materials than before and more soft-touch surfaces. For more information about the Bolt EV's efficiency, visit the EPA's website. You can expect to see a significantly better range if you stick to lower speeds around town. During our two weeks with the Bolt, we observed 90 MPGe.

The last Bolt EV we evaluated achieved 102 MPGe in our real-world test, which translates to a highway range of 180 miles. The 2023 Bolt EV has a combined EPA rating of 120 MPGe. The electrified hatchback is still available with DC fast charging that can add about 100 miles of range every 30 minutes with a Level 3 connection. The Bolt's maximum Level 2 charging speed also increases to 11 kW, allowing the battery to fully charge in seven hours. The Bolt EV is available with a dual-level charging cord that plugs into both Level 1 (120-volt) and Level 2 (240-volt) outlets, which Chevy says will eliminate the need for many owners to buy a separate home charger.

While the Tesla Model 3 Long Range can travel up to 353 miles on one charge, it costs considerably more. However, during an unorthodox range test in California's Death Valley, we were able to exceed the EPA's 259-mile estimated driving range in the real world. During our 75-mph real world highway range test, the Bolt almost reached its EPA estimate at 220 miles. That matches the EPA rating for the previous generation Bolt, and it's competitive with other similarly priced EVs such as the Hyundai Kona Electric.
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The EPA gives the 2023 Bolt EV an estimated 259 miles of range on a full charge. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV, EUV Will Start Under $30K.Domino's to Add 800 Chevy Bolt EV Delivery Cars.There's also a one-pedal-driving mode-activated via a button on the center console-that increases regenerative braking to the point where you rarely need to use the brakes to slow down. We anticipate that it will again deliver a composed ride and plenty of power-and a pleasant enough driving demeanor to challenge whatever negative preconceptions you might have about electric vehicles. Responses are less immediate at highway speeds, but the new electric Chevy should still make passing and merging on the highway a cinch. This setup provides peppy response to accelerator inputs and ample low-end torque that lets you shoot off the line when the light turns green.

Its electric motor still sends 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque exclusively to the front wheels. EV Motor, Power, and PerformanceĪlthough we have not driven the 2023 Bolt EV, its powertrain and chassis are identical to older models that we have piloted. The 2LT trim adds heated leather seats, a heated steering wheel, a 360-degree camera and added driver safety features that make it worth the extra coin on this already highly-affordable electric hatchback. Bolt 1LT and 2LT trims get an EPA-estimated 259 miles of range and can accept DC fast charging.
