2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV

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Chevrolet Bolt EV

Chevrolet expanded its electric vehicle portfolio with the introduction of the new, all-electric 2022 Bolt EUV, alongside the redesigned 2022 Bolt EV.

Distinguished by unique exterior designs, including an SUV-like proportion for the new Chevrolet Bolt EUV, each is propelled by the proven technology that helped make the Bolt EV the industry's first affordable, long-range electric vehicle - and both are part of General Motors' plan to launch 30 new EVs globally by 2025.

"We want to put everyone in an EV and the new Bolt EUV and redesigned Bolt EV are crucial to doing so," said GM President Mark Reuss. "Together, they enable mainstream customers to be part of our vison of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion."

The Chevrolet Bolt EV has led the charge in putting more drivers in electric vehicles. Since its market introduction in 2017, global sales have topped 100,000 and it has generated some of the best satisfaction and loyalty ratings in the industry. In the U.S., three-quarters of Bolt EV buyers are new to GM.

"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. "This is an opportunity for Chevy to capitalize on the success we've built with the Bolt EV and bring new customers into the Chevy family."

Along with broadening the brand's electric vehicle lineup, the Bolt EUV will also be the first Chevrolet vehicle to offer Super Cruise, the industry's first true hands-free driver assistance system for enabled roads.

Chevrolet Bolt EV (2022)

Chevrolet Bolt EV has led the charge in putting more drivers in electric vehicles. Since its market introduction in 2017, global sales have topped 100,000...

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Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Chevrolet Bolt EUV (2022)

Chevrolet Bolt EUV brings its own character to the growing small SUV segment with a modern, muscular design and a roomier interior and ample rear legroom.

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The 2022 Chevy Bolt Might Just Have A Chance

Chevy showed off the new Bolt and Bolt EUV over the weekend, which will fight the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, respectively. The play seems to be almost entirely on price, given that Tesla has a superior charging network and probably cooler cars. That said, I like the look of the new Bolt and Bolt EUV.

Here are some photos of the new Bolt, which is pleasingly Honda Fit-like. Chevy introduced the new Bolt on Sunday. (I am sorry I am late to this news; it was a three-day weekend; on Sunday I was busy injecting alcohol into my veins.)

And here are some photos of the Bolt EUV, the new Bolt’s sister car. You might have a hard time telling them apart, as I have had; this is probably fine, all Teslas look basically the same, too.

Chevy says the Bolt EUV will start at $33,995 including destination charges, while the Bolt will start at $31,995. While GM is no longer eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit, lots of states offer their own incentives. And $31,995 is the kind of price that is almost getting us there in terms of an automaker offering an affordable EV in America.

The 2022 Chevy Bolt Might Just Have A Chance - Jalopnik

Chevy showed off the new Bolt and Bolt EUV over the weekend, which will fight the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, respectively. The play seems to be almost entirely on price, given that Tesla has a superior charging network and probably cooler cars. That said, I like the look of the new Bolt and Bolt...

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Tesla Seems A Little Shook Over The Chevy Bolt

The 2022 Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV debuted this week, and a big part of Chevy’s sell on both cars was price. The Bolt will start at $31,995, while the Bolt EUV will start at $33,995, each several thousand dollars less than their Tesla Model 3 and Model Y competitors. Except now Tesla is cutting its prices (again).

The price cuts are on the Model 3 and Model Y base models, which were slashed by $1,000 and $2,000 respectively, according to Reuters. The base Model 3 now starts at $36,990 while the base Model Y now starts at $39,990.

Tesla simultaneously increased the cost of the Performance versions of those cars by $1,000. The Tesla Model 3 Performance now starts at $55,990 and the Tesla Model Y Performance is up to $60,990.

Reuters says that this is part of an effort by Tesla to stimulate volume. That is probably true, though you will never convince me that it isn’t also an effort to take some of the wind out of the new Bolt and Bolt EUV, given the timing.

Still, the U.S. wasn’t the only place Tesla cut prices, and it was small here compared with what it did in Japan, where it cut Model 3 prices by as much as 24 percent, according to Bloomberg.

Tesla Seems A Little Shook Over The Chevy Bolt - Jalopnik

The 2022 Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV debuted this week, and a big part of Chevy’s sell on both cars was price. The Bolt will start at $31,995, while the Bolt EUV will start at $33,995, each several thousand dollars less than their Tesla Model 3 and Model Y competitors. Except now Tesla is cutting...

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Alex on Autos first drive of the 2022 Bolt EUV

 

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The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Is Inexpensive And Spacious, But It Lacks AWD, Proper Fast Charging

In the end, the 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV gives Bolt drivers what they wanted: a nicer interior with more soft-touch surfaces, expanded automated safety features like Super Cruise, and more rear-seat room. It’s a great package, and will go for less than the average price of new vehicles sold in the U.S. today — which is now within spitting distance of $40,000.

It’s just not so great for road trips. That makes it a second car for many households, which is a shame, because otherwise it’s a good smaller car that’s rewarding to toss around. GM desperately needs that kind of long-range, road-trip-capable EV—or about a dozen of them. By 2025, they will all have arrived.

Meanwhile, we have the Bolt EUV. It’s good as far as it goes, but it could have been better.

The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Is Inexpensive And Spacious, But It Lacks AWD, Proper Fast Charging - Jalopnik

Let’s get one thing out of the way: The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is not a “utility vehicle” by any stretch of the imagination. It is, however, a roomier version of the long-range Bolt EV hatchback that’s been on sale since 2017.

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The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Is an Electric Hatchback With Good Tech - Doug DeMuro

 

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GM Finally Has A Permanent Fix For That Strange Chevy Bolt Recall

GM issued a slightly strange recall last year for 68,667 Chevy Bolts that may or may not catch fire while parked. It said at the time that it had only a temporary fix for the issue; GM said Thursday it now has a permanent one.

The recall affected Bolts in the 2017, 2018 and 2019 model years. At issue were five cases of Bolts catching fire when fully charged, apparently because of a defect in the batteries made by GM’s supplier, LG Chem. GM recommended in November that Bolt owners take steps to make sure the batteries charge to no more than 90 percent while GM searched for a fix.

GM Finally Has A Permanent Fix For That Strange Chevy Bolt Recall - Jalopnik

GM issued a slightly strange recall last year for 68,667 Chevy Bolts that may or may not catch fire while parked. It said at the time that it had only a temporary fix for the issue; GM said Thursday it now has a permanent one.

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Lifted Chevy Bolt Loses 12 Miles Of Range, Gains Nothing

The new-for-2021 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is a compromise. With a slightly taller suspension and slightly more legroom, this car brings very little to the table that its shorter Bolt sibling already delivers. And what’s more, it costs an additional 2,000 smackeroos. Now we know, thanks to newly released EPA ratings, that by putting a Bolt on stilts it loses 12 miles of range. The standard Bolt is rated at the same 259 miles it was in 2020, while the Bolt EUV can achieve no better than 247, just short of the 250 GM had promised.

The Bolt EUV’s EPA rated efficiency clocks in at a reasonable 115 MPGe combined, hitting as high as 125 MPGe in the city cycle, and delivering an aero-hampered 104 MPGe highway. This compares unfavorably to the shorter Bolt’s 120 combined/109 highway/131 city. The standard Bolt EV’s efficiency rating has actually improved slightly, likely with programming updates, as the mechanicals and battery pack carry on unchanged. Despite better efficiency, the standard Bolt’s range numbers remain the same as last year.

The Bolt EUV aims to sate America’s hunger for electric hatchbacks on stilts, which remains totally insatiable, despite not making a lick of sense. The less-aerodynamic profile and less efficient design of the so-called EUV allow Chevrolet to market the Bolt as a crossover, despite it lacking all-wheel drive.

Lifted Chevy Bolt Loses 12 Miles Of Range, Gains Nothing - Jalopnik

The new-for-2021 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is a compromise. With a slightly taller suspension and slightly more legroom, this car brings very little to the table that its shorter Bolt sibling doesn’t already deliver. And what’s more, it costs an additional 2,000 smackeroos. Now we know, thanks to newly...

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GM Now Says That Every Bolt And Bolt EUV Worldwide Will Be Recalled Because Of Fire Risk

The automaker says that it will spend another $1 billion to fix the issue.

Some Chevy Bolts have been recalled since last year because of battery issues and potential fire, and then again in July for the same issue. Now GM has said, **** it, let’s recall every other Bolt and also every Bolt EUV worldwide.

The timing on this could not be much worse, given how much GM has hyped the Bolt EUV, but, on the other hand, credit to GM for doing it despite that. Around 60,000 Bolts and Bolts EUV in the U.S. are affected, according to GM’s release, with around 13,000 more affected abroad. GM expects the recall to cost them around $1 billion.

Here’s how GM describes the issue:

In rare circumstances, the batteries supplied to GM for these vehicles may have two manufacturing defects – a torn anode tab and folded separator – present in the same battery cell, which increases the risk of fire. Out of an abundance of caution, GM will replace defective battery modules in Chevrolet Bolt EVs and EUVs with new modules, with an expected additional cost of approximately $1 billion.

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After further investigation into the manufacturing processes at LG and disassembling battery packs, GM discovered manufacturing defects in certain battery cells produced at LG manufacturing facilities beyond the Ochang, Korea, plant. GM and LG are working to rectify the cause of these defects. In the meantime, GM is pursuing commitments from LG for reimbursement of this field action.

GM Now Says That Every Bolt And Bolt EUV Worldwide Will Be Recalled Because Of Fire Risk - Jalopnik

Some Chevy Bolts have been recalled since last year because of battery issues and potential fire, and then again in July for the same issue. Now GM has said, **** it, let’s recall every other Bolt and also every Bolt EUV worldwide.

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Are lithium-ion batteries in electric cars really a fire hazard?

General Motors recently expanded the recall of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to a risk of fire from the pouch-type lithium-ion battery cells made by South Korea's LG.

The recall, the second major one involving batteries made by LG Chem's battery unit LG Energy Solution (LGES) underscores the challenges facing battery firms in making a stable product to power electric cars.

How does a lithium-ion battery work?

Cells come in different shapes and sizes, but most have three key elements: Electrodes, electrolyte and separator.

Electrodes store the lithium. The electrolyte carries the lithium ions between electrodes. The separator keeps the positive electrode from coming in contact with the negative electrode.

Energy, in the form of electricity, is discharged from the battery cell when lithium ions flow from the negative electrode, or anode, to the positive electrode, or cathode. When the cell is charging, those ions flow in the opposite direction, from cathode to anode.

Why do these batteries pose a fire risk?

Lithium-ion batteries, whether they are used in cars or electronic devices, can catch fire if they have been improperly manufactured or damaged, or if the software that operates the battery is not designed correctly.

The major weakness of lithium-ion batteries in electric cars is the use of organic liquid electrolytes, which are volatile and flammable when operating at high temperatures. An external force such as a crash can also lead to chemical leakage.

"For EV fires, it's been always very difficult to pinpoint the exact root cause of the fire, because it is extremely difficult to 're-enact' the fire incident with the same conditions," said Kim Pil-soo, automotive engineering professor at Daelim University.

Also authorities, carmakers and battery makers often do not disclose what the exact safety risk is.

Are lithium-ion batteries in electric cars really a fire hazard?

There are three main types of lithium-ion battery, each with its own pros and cons. Let’s take a closer look at the options available to carmakers.

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The Chevy Bolt Fire Thing Has Really Been A Disaster For GM​

GM now says that some owners should park their Bolts 50 feet away from other cars.​

1st Gear: There Was Another Chevy Bolt Fire And Now GM Says Some Owners Should Park Their Bolts 50 Feet Away From Other Cars​

The Chevy Bolt has been the subject of recall after recall, because of potential fire issues, which is not, one can surmise, a good thing. GM has also said in recent days that it might buy back the Bolt from some owners, if they made enough noise, more or less.

The Chevy Bolt Fire Thing Has Really Been A Disaster For GM - Jalopnik

Auto sales are bad in Europe, Rivian wants to raise billions more, and the Chevy Bolt fire thing sure seems bad. All that and more in The Morning Shift for September 16, 2021.

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GM Has Fix For Bolt Battery Fires, Not All Packs Will Be Replaced - Motor1.com​

New diagnostic software will help identify batteries needing to be fixed.

Late last month, General Motors voluntarily recalled every Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle ever made because of a potential battery defect that could cause a fire. The automaker issued guidelines on safely operating the EV while it sought a fix, which it has now found.

The automaker announced today its plan to fix the Bolt and Bolt EUV batteries, which includes replacing modules in some vehicles while installing software in others

The announcement arrives alongside news that LG battery plants have resumed production, with new, fixed battery modules expected to begin shipping to dealers as soon as mid-October, according to the company's press release.

However, not every Bolt will get a new pack. The automaker plans to only replace all the modules in 2017 to 2019 models, according to Automotive News. Those built from 2020 to 2022 will only have their batteries replaced if they're determined to be defective.

The new packs will come with an 8-year/100,000-mile limited warranty.

GM Has Fix For Bolt Battery Fires, Not All Packs Will Be Replaced

General Motors has announced how it'll fix the Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV's fire-prone batteries, which includes replacing some packs and installing new software.

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The Chevrolet Bolt's No-Good, Very-Bad Year Is Going From Bad To Worse

The planned production restart will not happen until 2022, while GM has issued a software update for owners that addresses the fire risk but hampers range.

2021 was far from a banner year for the Chevrolet Bolt. General Motors recalled every single example on the road — an estimated 141,000 vehicles from model years 2017 to 2022 — after 16 of them caught fire. In a few of those cases, the fires happened after “permanent” software updates had been installed on the relevant cars. GM remains committed to replacing battery modules in every Bolt, but until then, the company is hoping another update will at least allow owners to use their vehicles normally in the interim. Well, “normally” with a considerable hit to range.

With the most recent patch announced last week, GM says those with 2019 model year Bolts may once again park inside garages and charge overnight without concern. The manufacturer had recommended against both of those behaviors back in September. This update also reduces maximum battery state of charge to 80 percent so drivers may once again use the vehicle with less than 70 miles of projected range remaining, though of course with overall range significantly curtailed. The 2018 Bolt had an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles on a full charge.

Near-fully charged batteries and deep discharging are two commonalities shared in many of the fires that have occurred to date. GM has played around with charging limits in the past to address these issues, and previously advised owners to limit maximum state of charge to 90 percent. This latest measure goes even further, though.

Additionally, the new software includes new diagnostic functions that may help detect and impede thermal runaway events that lead to fires before they start, according to Car and Driver. The update will reportedly be pushed to Bolts of other model years over the next month.

The Chevrolet Bolt's No-Good, Very-Bad Year Is Going From Bad To Worse - Jalopnik

2021 was far from a banner year for the Chevrolet Bolt. General Motors recalled every single example on the road — an estimated 141,000 vehicles from model years 2017 to 2022 — after 16 of them caught fire. In a few of those cases, the fires happened after “permanent” software updates had been...

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GM Might Finally Be Pulling The Plug On The Chevy Bolt

The EV and EUV were recalled multiple times in 2021 due to fires

General Motors announced plans on Tuesday to invest $4 billion in its Orion Township, Michigan plant to immediately switch over production to batteries and newer EV trucks like the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra on its update Ultium platform. Left out in the cold in this announcement, however, is the very EV and EUV already built at Orion: the Chevrolet Bolt.

You remember the Chevrolet Bolt, don’t you? You’re not like nearly 70 percent of EV customers polled last year who weren’t even aware of the Bolt’s existence. But the reason why the Bolt sticks out in your memory is likely not because the car was so desirable or innovative or attractive; it’s likely due to all the fires.

While 2021 was a rough year for a lot of us, the Chevy Bolt had a particularly tough time. We were hopeful in February of last year when Chevrolet unveiled the redesigned Bolt EV and EUV. It looked nice! And functional! And way more affordable than a Model 3! Even Tesla was a little worried about it, lowering prices in the face of this affordable little car.

Then the fires started. At least 16 vehicles caught fire, which led to a worldwide recall of every single Bolt EV and EUV. The fixes the company came up with involved temporary software updates which seriously reduced range, advising owners not to fully charge their Bolts or allow charge to fall below a certain percentage and eventually just saying screw it and replacing the whole battery. GM even offered to buy back Bolts from disgruntled owners.

GM Might Finally Be Pulling The Plug On The Chevy Bolt (Update: Bolt Lives!) - Jalopnik

General Motors announced plans on Tuesday to invest $4 billion in its Orion Township, Michigan plant to immediately switch over production to batteries and newer EV trucks like the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra on its update Ultium platform. Left out in the cold in this announcement, however...

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Chevy Bolt EV And EUV Are Back In Production After Massive Fire Recall - Jalopnik​

General Motors' electric vehicle brothers are back in action following a recall of every single car



The Chevy Bolt EV and EUV are back, folks! After a production hiatus and huge recall for potential battery fires affecting all model years, production of the two electric vehicles is ramping up once again.

Chevy Bolt EV And EUV Are Back In Production After Massive Fire Recall - Jalopnik

The Chevy Bolt EV and EUV are back, folks! After a production hiatus and huge recall for potential battery fires affecting all model years, production of the two electric vehicles is ramping up once again.

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Chevrolet unveils 2023 Bolt EUV Redline Edition with red accents everywhere

Chevrolet is adding a new Redline Edition to its Bolt EUV for the 2023 model year. This is a "sporty appearance package" that comes with several unique features, like the 17-inch gloss black painted aluminum wheels with red accents, a black and red Bolt EUV badge on the rear hatch, as well as red accents in a lot of other places, including on the outside mirror caps.

Inside, the "jet black leather" will come with red accent stitching for both LT and Premier trims. The Bolt EUV Redline Edition will be available in three exterior colors: Summit White, Mosaic Black Metallic, and Silver Flare Metallic.

Chevrolet unveils 2023 Bolt EUV Redline Edition with red accents everywhere

It's a "sporty appearance package", and production is set to start later this year.

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