Both bolt models come with the aid of ear safety, including automatic emergency braking to detect pedestrians, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, remote indicator and lane keep assist with automatic high-beam headlights.
Chevrolet has unveiled two new all-electric models in the 2022 model year in a joint marketing effort with entertainment company Disney. One of them is the mid-rotation update of the Bolt EV, the company’s first widely available electric vehicle. The EUV is a slightly larger version of the second ear bolt vehicle. The two shares a common platform battery and powertrain, but the Bolt EUV comes in slightly longer and heavier.
External
The Bolt EV receives a significant upgrade to its styling, adopting the new “High- eye” daytime running light and turn-signal indicator combination, which is now commercially accepted by many motorists. It has a straighter front end than the previous model and it develops a slightly lower character line to the rear side which has been redesigned.
The Bolt EUV shares a similar appearance to the smaller Bolt EV, but does not share sheet metal with smaller siblings. However, put it on both sides, it will be hard for you to figure out what it is, at least until you look at the profile and realize that it is longer than the others – the extra length of the rear doors and the cargo area. The Bolt is 6 inches longer than the EU (this unknown naming convention is already over, Chevrolet) and has 3 inches of extra rear room and extra luggage space.
Inside
Bolt has made significant changes to the EV as it gets a much newer interior than the Bolt Going model. There are a lot of new soft-touch materials, and a new regular form is used for the instrument panel. Finally the seat comfort issue draws some attention, with all the new units having a triangular themed layout that replaces the beautiful thrones of the old Bolt EV. EVs and EUVs seem to share common interiors, meaning they are a single vehicle, measuring up to 110% of the standard size.
The interior has some other improvements with the push-button and alternate selector instead of the often confusing paddle-style gear selector, which now has a special button for pedal braking. The 10.2-inch touchscreen is fixed and serves as an 8-inch display rearrangement cage cluster behind the new flat-bottom steering. Warm, airy front seats and heated dot door rear seats are optional.
At the forefront of technology, the wireless phone charging panel is standard (, and it comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto models. This allows drivers to set up the system on GM’s affiliate maps and take their hands off the wheel for longer to maintain car lanes, speed and distance. However, unlike the new super cruise system available on the newest Cadillac Escalade, the Chevrolet system does not support the trial modification functionality introduced in the luxury brand SUV. (GM brands include Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC.) Super Cruise Bolt EUV with Premier Trim; it is not available on the Bolt EV.
At the bottom of the roof
The Bolt EV has a carrier battery pack and propulsion unit, so much of the change is invisible to the powertrain. The single-motor electric drive unit produces 200 horsepower and 266 pounds of torque through the front wheels. Although called the “Utility Vehicle”, the Bolt EUV uses the same powertrain; it does not have all-wheel drive.
The battery also does not change – it is a 65 kilowatt-hour, liquid-cooled lithium-ion bag, which, according to Chevrolet engineers, has received some optimizations, but no improvement in range. Bolt said these can travel 259 miles at full charge and are automatically identical but the slightly larger Bolt EUV should see its range at a good 250 miles, Chevy said.
Charging has changed a bit and DC’s faster charging capacity is now standard in EVs and EUVs. Both models come with a new dual-level charging code that includes a 120-volt outlet or a plug adapter that allows you to attach a more powerful 240-volt outlet to a fabric dryer or electric oven. It is designed so that owners can charge from home without having to buy an expensive charging unit – you will need to run a 240 volt line to your parking area, which can be connected to a charging cord that comes with a bolt at 7.2 kW.
Chevrolet has announced a partnership with Qmerit, which pays for the installation of 240-volt, Level 2 charging lines in the homes of eligible customers. At dedicated charging stations, the bolt can actually charge up to 11 kilowatts, but the shaft is only rated for a small amount. At this level, the ear estimates that the Bolt battery can add up to 25 miles per hour for charging time. However, in a DC fast charging unit, the Bolt EV can cover a distance of 100 miles in 30 minutes (heavy Bolt EUV 95 miles).
Security
Both bolt models come with the aid of ear safety, including automatic emergency braking to detect pedestrians, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, remote indicator and lane keep assist with automatic high-beam headlights. Rear cross traffic alert and surround view can be added.
Pricing and availability
When they arrive this summer, the 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV will start at $ 33,995 and the Bolt EV at $ 31,995. Both figures include target fees, but exclude other credits and offers that buyers may qualify for. As this is the first year for the Bolt EUV, a special release edition will also be available.