2017 Chevrolet Bolt is North American Car of the Year ahead of G90, S90
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV has won the 2017 North American Car of the Year award, well ahead of the Genesis G90 and Volvo S90 luxury sedans.
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV has won the 2017 North American Car of the Year award, well ahead of the Genesis G90 and Volvo S90 luxury sedans.
Kang Chang-beom, vice president of LG Chem, supplier of the Chevrolet Bolt’s batteries, predicted that at least 30,000 hatches will be sold in 2017.
Chevrolet has confirmed that the new Bolt EV will have a base MSRP of US$37,495, and EPA rated range of 238mi (383km) with a fully charged battery.
The Chevrolet Bolt, aka Opel Ampera-e, won’t be made in right hand drive, ruling out versions of the EV hatch for Vauxhall and Holden.
Most eco cars start with the premise of maximizing aerodynamic efficiency, the Chevrolet Bolt EV prioritized a spacious body instead.
GM has unveiled the Opel Ampera-e, a lightly restyled version of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt hatchback for the European market.
Production of the Chevrolet Bolt, loosely based on last year’s concept, will begin at the end of 2016. Range will be over 200mi (322km).
Unveiled at the 2015 Detroit Motor Show, the electric Chevrolet Bolt concept has a target price of US$30,000 and a projected driving range of 200mi (320km).