Chevrolet believes in providing affordable and reliable cars, and the same is the case for their electric cars. The Bolt EV is a 5-door hatchback made to be affordable for people who want to minimize their carbon emissions. The driving is extremely fun on the Bolt EV, and other features make it worth it.
Overview
The Bolt EV comes with many useful features like one-pedal driving, fast charging, and other safety features. The car is powered by a 66 kWh battery pack, which has an estimated range of 259 miles, along with fast charging capabilities. The car is surely fun to drive.
Reliability
Reliability is not an issue with the Chevys because they are known to last and people rely on Chevrolet. The reliability rating of Chevrolet is also good with 3.5 stars out of 5.0. The Bolt EV is an electric addition to their lineup and it also has good reliability reviews. The J.D Power rewarded the Bolt EV with a 74 score out of 100.
Depreciation rate
The depreciation of electric vehicles is faster than regular cars. The same is the case with the Bolt EV, and it depreciates around 30% just after owning it for 1 year. It is even worse and it loses 50% of its value after 5 years.
Safety
Safety features and measurements is a key factor in the reliability of cars. People want to feel safe while driving. The Bolt EV has all of Chevy’s safety assist features like pedestrian braking, emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane-keeping assist, following distance indicator, etc.
Maintenance and repairing
People think that electric cars do not need any kind of maintenance, but this is not true. EVs do need maintenance for their steering, tires, suspension system, brakes system, etc. The Bolt EV costs around $2,750 in its first 5 years. However, due to fewer moving parts, there is less spending on repairs and you would just have to focus on preventive maintenance.
FAQ
Is Chevrolet Bolt EV a Front-Wheel-Drive, Rear-Wheel-Drive or All-Wheel-Drive car?
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is a Front Wheel Drive car.
How many seats are in the Chevrolet Bolt EV?
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is a car with 5 seats. The EPA Classification for this car is: Small station wagon
What is the horsepower in a Chevrolet Bolt EV and does it have a turbo?
The Chevrolet Bolt EV has 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. The engine is a Electric with a displacement of NA The fuel system is: Electric.
What type of wheels does it have?
Chevrolet Bolt EV has 17 x -TBD- inch Aluminum Front Wheels and 17 x -TBD- inch Aluminum Rear Wheels.
What are the problems with Chevy Bolt?
Problem: Your vehicle’s battery may catch fire. The solution: Both a hardware and software replacement are available to fix the problem. GM will replace all defective modules in 2017-2019 Bolt EVs, and in 2020-2022 Bolt EV/EUVs.
How long will the Chevy Bolt battery last?
The Chevy Bolt’s battery will last between 300,000 and 400,000 miles before it runs out of capacity.
What is the Chevy Bolt 0 to 60 time?
| 0-60 MPH | 6.3 sec |
Are Chevy bolts comfortable?
The new Bolt EUV is similar to the standard Chevy Bolt, but has a lot more headroom than the standard Bolt EV. It also features a much larger back seat that offers 3 inches more legroom. The 16.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the folding rear seat is slightly less than the 16.6 in the standard Bolt Ev.