Chevrolet has officially unveiled the 2020 Bolt. The big news, as expected, is an
increased range of 417 km. That’s a 34 km improvement
over its predecessor and Chevrolet says the extra range will enable the model
to be even more appealing as it will allow customers to travel further between
recharging sessions.
The extra range was made possible due to
improvements made to the chemistry of the battery’s cells. This means Chevrolet
was able to increase the car’s range by nearly ten percent without having to
change the physical battery pack.
In a statement, GM’s director of global battery cell
engineering and strategy said “The Bolt EV set the benchmark for long-range,
affordable electric vehicles, and we’re excited to raise the bar by offering
nearly 10 percent more EPA-estimated range for the 2020 model year.” Tim Grewe
added “We’re constantly listening to customer feedback and we heard the desire
for more range” so out team “worked diligently to find ways to improve battery
energy, giving customers the confidence to go more than the extra mile.”
The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt will arrive at dealerships
later this year and pricing starts at US$ 37,495 – including destination and
freight charges. That’s the same price as its predecessor so if you’re in the
market for a Bolt, you’d be crazy not the wait until the 2020 model arrives.
There doesn’t appear to be any other significant
changes, but Chevrolet confirmed there will be two new colors including Oasis
Blue and Cayenne Orange Metallic. The
latter is an extra cost option.
