Chevrolet Bolt
Summary
The Chevrolet Bolt was the first (and is still the only) “cheap” EV actually worth purchasing. Now available in two form factors – a small hatchback, the “Bolt EV,” and an equally-small crossover, the “Bolt EUV” – the Bolt is an example of what an electric vehicle for the masses can actually look like, rather than the majority of other electric cars which are by and large luxury vehicles.
Although it is by no means luxurious, it has everything necessary for a modern vehicle in 2023, and federal + state incentives ($15000 total tax credits for Colorado residents) make it practically a steal. 247-259 miles of range is nothing to sneeze at either, especially for the price. Its only real flaw is its relatively-low charging speed, although most owners will likely end up charging at home anyway which makes it a moot point for 95% of cases.
Specifications
Dimensions
- Seating: 2 rows
- 2nd Row Leg Room: 36.5 in (EV) / 39.1 in (EUV)
- Cargo Capacity (Behind 2nd Row): 16.6 cu ft (EV) / 16.3 cu ft (EUV)
- Cargo Capacity (Max): 57.0 cu ft (EV) / 56.9 cu ft (EUV)
Driving/EV Info
- Drivetrain: FWD
- Electric Range: 259 miles (EV) / 247 miles (EUV)
- Battery Size: 65 kWh
- Max Charging Rate: 55 kW
- Time to Charge 10-80%: 53 minutes
- Battery Connector: CCS (should receive NACS adapter in 2024 and NACS port in 2025)
- Heater Type: Resistive heat
Warranty
Information is as of 2023 model year
New
- Limited: 3 years/36,000 miles
- Powertrain: 5 years/60,000 miles
- Battery: 8 years/100,000 miles
- Emissions: 8 years/80,000 miles
- Corrosion Protection: 3 years/36,000 miles
- Rust-Through Protection: 6 years/100,000 miles
- Roadside Assistance: Yes
- Maintenance: 1 service visit
- Courtesy Transportation: Yes
Certified Pre-Owned
- Repair Deductible: $0 per visit
- Limited: 1 year/12,000 miles extension to new vehicle warranty
- Powertrain: 6 years/100,000 miles from original in-service date
- Roadside Assistance: Yes
- Complimentary Maintenance: 2 visits
Offers & Incentives
Government Incentives
- Federal EV Tax Credit
- New: $7500
- Used: Yes
- Colorado EV Tax Credit: $5000
- Colorado Low-Cost EV Tax Credit: $2500 (MSRP must be under $35k)
Chevrolet Offers
- $299/month lease for 36 months and 30,000 miles on 2023 Bolt EV LT
- $6109 due at signing
- $0 security deposit
- $319/month lease for 36 months and 30,000 miles on 2023 Bolt EUV 2LT
- $6859 due at signing
- $0 security deposit
- Free installation of Level 2 charger at home with the purchase/lease of a new 2022 or 2023 Bolt EV or Bolt EUV
Accenture Offers
- $500 discount on Bolt EV and Bolt EUV through GM Supplier program
Bolt EV Trim Levels
1LT
Base MSRP: $27495
Standard Features
- Proximity keyless entry
- Heated side mirrors
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic climate control
- Vehicle preconditioning (includes 3 years of remote access)
- Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
- SiriusXM
Notable Options
- Driver Confidence Package (+$495): rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, blind spot monitoring
- Comfort & Convenience Package (+$995): heated front seats, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, autodim rearview mirror
2LT
Base MSRP: $30695
Additional features over 1LT
- 8-way power driver seat
- Perforated-leather seats
- Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated front seats
- Autodim rearview mirror
- Rear parking sensors
- Surround-view cameras
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
Notable Options
- Infotainment Package (+$695): Bose 7-speaker premium stereo, wireless charger, 2 USB charging ports for rear seats
- Adaptive Cruise Control (+$495)
Bolt EUV Trim Levels
LT
Base MSRP: $28795
Standard Features
- Proximity keyless entry
- Heated side mirrors
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic climate control
- Vehicle preconditioning (includes 3 years of remote access)
- Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
- SiriusXM
- Wireless charger
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keep assist
Notable Options
- Driver Confidence Package (+$495): rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, blind spot monitoring
- Comfort Package (+$895): 8-way power driver seat, heated front seats, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Convenience Package (+$1695): perforated-leather seats, ventilated front seats, autodim rearview mirror, front passenger seatback map pocket, rear center armrest w/ cupholders, two-tone wheels
The Comfort Package requires the Driver Confidence Package, and the Convenience Package requires both the Comfort and Driver Confidence packages (for an additional charge).
LT Redline
Base MSRP: $29290
Additional features over LT
- Gloss black wheels
- Black & red Bolt EUV badge
- Black side mirror caps with red accents
- When fitted with Convenience Package, includes red stitching on the seats
Notable Options
- Driver Confidence Package (+$495): rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, blind spot monitoring
- Comfort Package (+$895): 8-way power driver seat, heated front seats, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Convenience Package (+$1695): perforated-leather seats, ventilated front seats, autodim rearview mirror, front passenger seatback map pocket, rear center armrest w/ cupholders, two-tone wheels
The Comfort Package requires the Driver Confidence Package, and the Convenience Package requires both the Comfort and Driver Confidence packages (for an additional charge).
Premier
Base MSRP: $33295
Additional features over LT
- Two-tone wheels
- 8-way power driver seat
- Heated & ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Digital rearview mirror
- Surround-view cameras
- Adaptive cruise control
- Rear parking sensors
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
Notable Options
- Super Cruise (+$2200): Super Cruise, enhanced automatic emergency braking
- Sun & Sound Package (+$2495): navigation, Bose 7-speaker premium stereo, panoramic sunroof
- Dark Ash Gray/Sky Cool Gray Seats ($0)
Premier Redline
Base MSRP: $33790
Additional features over Premier
- Gloss black wheels
- Black & red Bolt EUV badge
- Black side mirror caps with red accents
- Red stitching on the seats
Notable Options
- Super Cruise (+$2200): Super Cruise, enhanced automatic emergency braking
- Sun & Sound Package (+$2495): navigation, Bose 7-speaker premium stereo, panoramic sunroof
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