The Chevrolet Bolt is one of the first affordable
electric vehicles to offer a decent range, and now the company has confirmed
the model will go on sale nationwide in August.
While the Bolt has been available in select markets,
Chevrolet's marketing director for cars and crossovers told Automotive News the
company has begun accepting orders from all U.S. dealers who are certified to
sell electric vehicles. Customers who place their orders now can expect to
receive their car by August.
The slow roll out has probably disappointed a few
customers, but the move was done cautiously so there wouldn't be product
shortages in key markets.
The Bolt has a 60 kWh lithium-ion battery which
powers an electric motor that develops 200 Hp and 360 Nm of torque. This setup enables the car to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 6.5
seconds and travel up to 383 km on a single charge.
Pricing starts at US$ 37,495 but a US$ 7,500 federal tax
credit effectively lowers the base price to US$ 29,995.
