Update: The creator of www.chevyjoltev.com, Matt Teske, recently added an "about" section to his website explaining the idea behind the fake Jolt EV. According to Teske, he created the site to show General Motors that there is huge demand for more EVs and a model like the Jolt EV would be a big success for the automaker. Teske points out that GM already has the Bolt EV platform to make it happen, while styling should be as eye-catching as the Tru 140s concept (which is the car you see on the website). But Teske says the company "lacks the motivation" because trucks and SUVs continue to be big money makers.

Teske describes himself as a branding and marketing consultant who spent many years working in the automotive industry. He says he has worked with GM in the past (branding and strategy consulting with small cars like the Cobalt) and is willing to be a part of GM's EV efforts (he currently owns a 2016 Chevrolet Volt).

There's a recently launched website advertising a new 2018 Chevrolet Jolt EV to go along with the Volt and the upcoming Bolt. Unfortunately, both the website and the Jolt EV are fake.

So what is the make-believe Jolt EV all about? It's a relatively good-looking coupe with sharp lines, wide haunches, and styling elements borrowed from a number of Chevy's current models, including the Cruze. According to the site, the Jolt EV's powertrain includes a 65-kWh battery that provides up to 230 miles of range and a motor churning out around 270 hp and 422 lb-ft of torque, strong enough to propel to coupe to 60 mph in just 5 seconds. Top speed is limited to 140 mph.

The sole photo of the interior is essentially a carbon copy of the Bolt EV's dashboard. Tech features includes Chevy's suite of intelligent driving systems and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Overall, the website looks like a fairly convincing effort from General Motors right down to Chevrolet's logo and its slogan, "Find New Roads." There's even social media links that direct you to the Jolt's Facebook page, asking visitors for their input. And as of this writing, its Instagram page has one photo and 6 followers.

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So why would anyone go through the trouble of building a legit-looking website for a fake car? That remains unclear. Whatever the reason, GM is undoubtedly attempting to have this entire thing shut down (we're still waiting on comment from GM). But until then, check out www.chevyjoltev.com and fantasize about the Jolt EV that will likely never be.