CHEVROLET BOLT EV

OVERVIEW

• Manufacturer: General Motors
• Also called: Opel Ampera-e (Europe)
• Production: October 2016 – present
• Model years: 2017–present
• Assembly:

Battery/drivetrain, HVAC and Instrument/Infotainment systems at LG, Incheon, South Korea, with Final assembly GM Orion Assembly, Lake Orion, Michigan

• Designer: Stuart Norris

BODY AND CHASSIS

• Class: Subcompact car
• Body style: 5-door hatchback
• Layout: Electric Drive Unit, front-wheel drive
• Platform: BEV II
• Related:

Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Buick Velite 7

POWERTRAIN

• Electric motor: 200 hp (149 kW) permanent magnet motor/generator, torque 266 lb.ft./360 Nm
• Transmission: 1-speed Electronic Precision Shift, final drive gear ratio 7.05:1
• Battery:

2017–19: 60.0 kWh lithium-ion

2020–: 66.0 kWh lithium-ion

288 cells, 96 cell groups – three cells per group

• Electric range:

(2017-2019) 238 miles (383 km) (EPA)[1]

320 miles (520 km) (NEDC)[2]

240 miles (380 km) (WLTP)[2]

(2020–) 259 miles (417 km) (EPA)[3]

• Plug-in charging: 120 V, 240 V AC, J1772, SAE Combo DC (CCS) Fast Charge

DIMENSIONS

• Wheelbase:4 in (2,601 mm)
• Length:0 in (4,166 mm)
• Width:5 in (1,765 mm)
• Height:8 in (1,595 mm)
• Curb weight: 3,563 lb (1,616 kg)

CHRONOLOGY

• Predecessor:

Chevrolet Spark EV

General Motors EV1

• Successor:

For Opel Ampera-e:

Opel Corsa-e

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CHEVROLET BOLT EV

The Chevrolet Bolt or Chevrolet Bolt EV is a front-motor, five-door all-electric small hatchback marketed by Chevrolet; developed and manufactured in partnership with LG Corporation.

Its official replacement is the 2020 Opel Corsa-e, featuring a smaller battery and based on platform and powertrain from PSA (also used in Peugeot e208), instead of GM/LG. As some customers have resorted to private imports, there is a certain number of Chevrolet-badged Bolts (not Opels) in Europe.

All Bolt EV/Ampera-e’s are left hand drive, the car has never appeared under the Vauxhall or Holden nameplates.

As of the 2020 model year, the Bolt has an EPA all-electric range of 259 miles (417 km), up from 238 miles (383 km) for the 2017–2019 model years, and EPA fuel economy rating of 119 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (mpg-e) (2.0 L/100 km) for combined city/highway driving.

The European Ampera-e, has a certified range of 320 miles (520 km) under the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) and 240 miles (380 km) under the stricter Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP).

DEVELOPMENT

• 2012

GM Korea began developing the Bolt in 2012 with a team of 180 people with the project code G2KCZ, which means “G2 for Gamma second-generation platform, K for hatchback, C for Chevrolet, and Z for electric car”.

• 2015

As of June 2015, General Motors had tested more than 50 Bolt prototypes hand-built at the General Motors Proving Grounds in Milford, Michigan. The cars were tested at the proving grounds and overseas locations for ride and handling dynamics, cabin comfort, quietness, charging capability, and energy efficiency.

• 2016

In January 2016, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the production version of the Chevrolet Bolt was unveiled. At the show, during GM CEO Mary Barra’s keynote, Chevrolet confirmed an estimated range of 200 miles (320 km) or more, around US$30,000 price after government incentives, and stated it would be available in late 2016.

In March 2016, GM released photos and a short pre-production video of the Bolt at the company’s Orion Assembly plant outside Detroit, testing manufacturing and tooling.

CHEVROLET’S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

The rest of the service schedule comes directly from the Owner’s Manual. Here are just a few examples of service highlights:

• Every 7,500 miles: At this interval, your Chevrolet mechanic should rotate tires, inspect brake pads and engine air filter, and following the Engine Oil Life System, change the oil and oil filter as necessary.
• At 22,500 miles: Many of the same tasks as seen at 7,500 miles are repeated here, but they are joined with a replacement of the passenger in-cabin air filter.

Oil changes and tire rotations continue through the 30,000- and 37,500-mile range.

• At 45,000 miles: It’s time for another oil and oil filter change, along with a tire rotation. But Chevrolet changes it up a bit, by adding a replacement of the in-cabin air filter, and an inspection of the evaporative control system. They wrap this service up by replacing the engine air cleaner filter, and a replacement of the rear axle fluid, if your car is equipped with a Limited-Slip Differential.

Notice: Just remember to keep in mind, the 7,500-mile intervals that appear like clockwork for proper service of your Chevrolet vehicle.

Source: wikipedia, kbb.