View Photos of the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
We drive Chevy's diminutive EV hatchback from one of the lowest towns in the Western Hemisphere to the highest peak in the lower-48 for an unorthodox range test.
The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt’s exterior may look unchanged to the untrained eye, but the more important changes are hidden beneath its skin. Read the full story here.
The updated Bolt's increased battery capacity bumps its EPA-estimated range to 259 miles, or 21 miles more than previous battery pack was rated at. We traveled 268 miles on a single charge.
The punchy electric powertrain allows the Bolt to reach 60 mph in 6.7 seconds and surge through the quarter-mile in 15.2 seconds at 92 mph.
We tried to enjoy some of California's great roads in the Bolt, but range anxiety forced us to go easy on the accelerator pedal.
General Motors's funky electronic shifter joystick manages to look right at home in the Bolt.
Chevy's infotainment screen features pages to monitor driving techniques but they do not calm range anxiety.
Running the Bolt's air conditioning drains juice quicker than a slot machine drains a checking account.
The Bolt's lithium-ion battery pack contains the same 288 cells, but the chemistry of those cells has been altered to store more energy. The battery changes up the storage from 60.0 kWh to 66.0.
The Bolt's optional onboard DC fast charger has been updated for quicker charging times.
Look closely and you'll notice the Bolt sports a nose job courtesy of a new grille.
2020 Chevrolet Bolt
The Bolt's interior retains its funky white trim, but a large greenhouse allows for clear sight lines of the countryside.
2020 Chevrolet Bolt
2020 Chevrolet Bolt
The Bolt's cabin is a calm environment. The solar gain from being out in the sun, however, heats it up like a sauna.
2020 Chevrolet Bolt
2020 Chevrolet Bolt
The Bolt's permanent-magnet synchronous motor’s output is unchanged, producing the same 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque as before.
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