2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV

The Chevrolet Bolt EV receives a few changes and updates for the 2019 model year, representing the third model year of the first-generation Bolt EV.

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Changes, Updates, New Features

Following are the changes, updates and new features for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV:

Exterior:

Deletion of two exterior colors: Arctic Blue Metallic Orange Burst Metallic

Addition of three new exterior colors: Green Mist Metallic Shock ($395 extra cost) Slate Gray Metallic



Interior:

Improved seats for better comfort

Technology:

Mechanical

Improved suspension for better ride comfort (made mid-2018 model year)

See detailed 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV changes, updates and new features here: 2019 Bolt EV change log.

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.

Body Styles

The 2019 Chevy Bolt is offered as a subcompact five-door hatchback that Chevrolet characterizes as a crossover.

Platform

Like all first-generation units of the Chevrolet Bolt EV, the 2019 Bolt rides on a variant of the GM Gamma 2 platform called the GM BEV2 platform.

Powertrain & Range

The 2019 Bolt EV is powered a 60 kWh lithium ion battery pack mated to an electric drive motor. The system has not changed since the first or second model year of the first-generation Bolt EV.

2020 Cadillac XT6 Specs - Engine Displacement & Layout: 3.6L V-6 DOHC GM production code: LGX Bore & Stroke (in / mm): 3.74 x 3.37 / 95 x 85.8 Block Material: Cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners Cylinder Head Material: Cast aluminum Valvetrain: Dual-overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuous variable valve timing Fuel Delivery: Direct, high-pressure fuel injection with electronic throttle control Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 310 / 229 @ 6600 (est.) Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm): 271 / 373 @ 5000 (est.)

Range

On a full charge, the 2019 Bolt EV has an EPA-estimated electric driving range of:

238 miles combined

255 miles city

217 miles highway

Charging Times

The time to charge the 2019 Bolt EV can vary based on the type of charger and current:

120 Volt charger: 4 miles of range per hour (using standard cord)

240 Volt charger: 50 miles or range in less than 2 hours; full charge in 9.3 hours

SEO Combo DC Fast charger: up to 90 miles in 30 minutes

Production

The 2019 Chevy Bolt is assembled by GM USA at the GM Lake Orion plant in Michigan, USA. The battery and motor drive unit are made in Incheon, South Korea.

Availability

The 2019 Bolt launches in the third quarter of the 2018 calendar year.

Beyond 2019

The 2019 model year represents the third year of the first-generation Chevy Bolt EV. An all-new next Chevy Bolt EV is expected for the 2025 model year.

Discussion

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News

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Specifications

Model: Chevrolet Bolt EV Platform: GM BEV2 platform (a derivative of G2SC platform) Body style / driveline: front-wheel-drive, five-passenger, five-door all-electric CUV Construction: Steel and Aluminum EPA vehicle class: Small Wagon (EPA does not have a cross-over category) Key competitors: Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, Ford Focus Electric, Kia Soul EV, VW eGolf, Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Manufacturing location: GM Lake Orion Assembly in Orion Township – Michigan – USA Battery manufacturing location: Incheon, South Korea Motor and drive unit manufacturing location: Incheon, South Korea

Type: rechargeable energy storage system comprising multiple linked modules Volume/case: 285L Mass (lb / kg): 960 / 435 Battery chemistry: lithium-ion Thermal system: liquid active thermal control Cells: 288 Energy: 60 kWh Warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles Electric driving range: EPA-estimated 238 miles (255 city / 217 highway)

Type: Single motor and gearset Motor: permanent magnetic drive motor Power: 200 hp/150 kW Torque: (lb-ft / Nm): 266 lb.ft./360 Nm Final drive ratio (:1): 7.05:1

120 V: 4 miles / 6.4 km of range per hour (available with standard cord) 240 V: 50 miles of range in less than 2 hours, full charge in 9.3 hours SAE Combo DC Fast Charge: up to 90 miles in 30 minutes

Top speed (mph / kph): 91 / 145 0-30 mph: 2.9s (75% SoC) * 0-60 mph: Under 7 seconds

Front: Independent MacPherson strut-type front suspension with side load compensating and finely tuned springs, direct-acting solid stabilizer bar system and ride & handling oriented LCA bushings. Rear: Compound crank (torsion beam) type rear suspension with the closed section V-shaped profile axle; specifically tuned coil springs, performance balanced shock absorber, angled A-bushing supporting understeer tendency on cornering maneuver and kinematically optimized torsion beam providing stable and best ride & handling performance. Chassis control: Four-channel ABS; Traction control system; StabiliTrak; Drag control Steering type: column-mounted electric power steering Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 2.91 revolutions Steering ratio: 16.8 :1

Type: power four-wheel disc with ABS; electro-hydraulic; partially regenerative; dynamic rear brake proportioning Brake rotor diameter front (mm / in): 276 / 11 Brake rotor diameter rear (mm / in): 264 / 10 Total swept area (front) (cu cm): 1398.9 Total swept area (rear) (cu cm): 1131.4

Wheel material: cast aluminum Tires: Michelin Energy Saver A/S 215/50R17 all-season

Wheelbase (in / mm): 102.4 / 2600 Overall length (in / mm): 164.0 / 4166 Overall width (in / mm): 69.5 / 1765 Track width front (in / mm): 59 / 1501 Track width rear (in / mm): 59.1 / 1501 Height (in / mm): 62.8 / 1594 Front overhang (in / mm): 32.9 / 836 Rear overhang (in / mm): 28.7 / 730

Seating capacity (front / rear): 2 / 3 Headroom (first row) (in. / mm): 39.7 / 1009 Headroom (second row) (in. / mm): 37.9 / 962 Shoulder room (first row) (in / mm): 54.6 / 1387 Shoulder room (second row) (in / mm): 52.8 / 1340 Hip room (first row) (in / mm): 51.6 / 1310 Hip room (second row) (in / mm): 50.8 / 290 Legroom (first row) (in / mm): 41.6 / 1056 Legroom (second row) (in / mm): 36.5 / 927