2027 Chevrolet Bolt in Wilmington, IL - $32,995

Recently introduced at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Chevrolet took the wraps off of its all-new 2017 Bolt EV, fulfilling its promise to offer a long-range, affordable electric vehicle for the masses. The plug-in Bolt EV, which will go into production by the end of 2016, will offer more than 200 miles of range on a full charge. It also features advanced connectivity technologies designed to enhance and personalize the driving experience.

“It was less than a year ago that we revealed the Bolt EV concept and promised to deliver a long-range electric vehicle attainable by the masses,” GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra said. “The Bolt EV is capable of using the latest mobile app technology to enable car sharing, advanced GPS routing and gamification, all designed to enhance the ownership experience now and into the future.”

The front-wheel drive Bolt EV’s connectivity innovations will provide smart, personalized solutions for managing the driving experience. For example, in the future an accurate driving range projection will be based on the time of day, typography, weather and the owner’s driving habits. Bluetooth low-energy – designed specifically for the Bolt EV to minimize energy draw – seamlessly connects a smart phone to the car while the owner approaches the vehicle. Many of the Bolt EV’s driver-focused technologies are supported by OnStar 4G LTE, which turns the Bolt EV into a Wi-Fi hotspot, giving owners easier access to apps and services via a high-speed wireless connection.

Other connectivity and infotainment features include: 10.2’’ MyLink color touch-screen display; customizable, widget-based “flip-board style” operation; rear camera mirror; and surround vision. The all-new MyChevrolet Mobile App combines important owner and vehicle information and functions such as: vehicle charge status; OnStar map service; remote engine start; cabin pre-conditioning; owner’s manual information; dealer service scheduling; and EV navigation mapping.

Power for the Bolt EV is generated by a 150 kW permanent magnetic drive electric motor and gearset. Onboard electric storage is managed by a lithium-ion reachargeable energy storage system comprising of 288 linked modules with an electric output of 60 kWh.

To be manufactured in the automaker’s Orion Township, Michigan facility, control hardware consists of an independent MacPherson strut-type front suspension combined with finely tuned springs, direct-acting solid stabilizer bar system with ride and handling oriented LCA bushings. A compound crank (torsion beam) type rear suspension features a closed section V-shaped profile axle, specifically tuned coil springs, and performance balanced shock absorbers.

Dimensions & specifications
Wheelbase: 102.4; overall length: 164.0; width: 69.5; height: 62.8
All vehicle measurements are in inches.

Engine: single permanent magnetic drive electric motor – 200 hp/266 lbs-ft of torque; and lithium-ion battery – 288 cells – 60 kWh.
Cargo capacity: 16.9 cubic feet