The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV has been spied
inside and out. As you can see, this prototype is notably different than
previous models which apparently depicted the Buick Velite 7. While the two
models have a similar shape, the Bolt EUV will be distinguished a unique front
fascia which apparently eschews the Velite 7’s boomerang-shaped air intakes.
The model also has circular fog lights which are mounted beneath the temporary
headlights and daytime running lights.
The rear end is heavily camouflaged, but
it should echo the one found on the Velite 7. However, it remains unclear if
the Bolt EUV will also have slender taillights which are connected by a thin
illuminated strip.
One thing we do know is that the two
models will have completely different interiors. While the Velite 7 has a
freestanding infotainment system, the Bolt EUV has a massive touchscreen that
juts out of the dashboard at an angle. The design echoes the one used in the
current Bolt, but the screen is notably larger and much of the traditional
switchgear has been removed. That being said, there are a couple of knobs to
the left of the screen and they’re presumably for volume and tuning.
Elsewhere, we can see a push-button
ignition and a steering wheel light bar which indicates this prototype has
Super Cruise. Of course, that isn’t surprising, as GM has previously announced
the Bolt EUV would become the first non-Cadillac model to offer the
semi-autonomous driving system.
Performance specifications are still under
wraps, but the model is expected to share its powertrain with the updated Bolt
which will be launched next year as a 2022 model. Little is known about it, but
the current Bolt has a 66 kWh battery which powers an electric motor that
develops 200 hp and 361 Nm of torque and enables
the hatchback to travel up to 417 km on a single charge.
While a lot of questions remain
unanswered, GM has already confirmed the 2022 Bolt EUV will be launched next
summer.
