Chevrolet 2022 Bolt Power Flow Screen pre-production. Click to Enlarge.
Chevrolet today shared a peek of the 2022 Bolt EV Power Flow Screen, which will give owners information about their electric vehicle, including regenerative braking [footnote 1] use and battery charge level. The Bolt EUV (electric utility vehicle) will be the first electric vehicle from Chevrolet to offer Super Cruise[footnote 2], the industry’s first true hands-free driver assistance system for divided and compatible highways. The refreshed Bolt EV and the Bolt EUV will go into production in summer 2021. Starting with model year 2020, the Bolt EV has an EPA-estimated 417 km of range on a full charge, a 10% increase (34 km) compared to previous model years. Be aware – as always – actual range will vary based on temperature, terrain, battery age and how a driver uses and maintains the Bolt.
Two trim levels available: LT and Premier are offered. Bolt is pricey starting just under $38,000. Bolt EV’s drive system uses a single, high-capacity electric motor for propulsion capable of producing up to 266 lb.-ft. (360 Nm) of torque and 200 hp (150 kW) of power, enabling 0-96 km/h in 6.5 seconds. Power delivery is controlled by Electronic Precision Shift system. The Bolt EV’s 66 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack is made up of 288 individual cells. The Standard DC Fast Charging system enables the battery to be charged up to 160km of range in 30 minutes.
Chevrolet 2020 Bolt production instrument panel. Click to Enlarge.
While driving in Low mode at any speed, “One Pedal Driving” lets you speed up and slow down using only the accelerator pedal. When you want to speed up, press your foot down like you normally would. And when you want to slow down, just lift your foot off the accelerator. One Pedal Driving helps you capture some of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it back into electrical energy which is stored in the battery. Of course, you should always use your brake pedal if you need to stop quickly.
Currently original purchasers of new Bolt EVs have access to Chevrolet’s exclusive Energy Assist feature through the myChevrolet (sic) mobile app that requires active OnStar service and a compatible device. Of course, data rates apply. Energy Assist allows customers to view and search for scarce charging stations, plan a trip with multiple waypoints and charging stops, monitor their route, and receive alerts if their destination becomes unreachable.
Last year, the myChevrolet (sic) mobile app was updated to enable smartphone projection of the Energy Assist feature to the vehicle’s infotainment system via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for drivers with model year 2017 or newer Bolt EVs. (GM to Work with Evgo, ChargePoint, Greenlots on EV Charging)
Lawyer Added Footnotes
- Always use the brake pedal when you need to stop urgently.
- Even while using the Super Cruise driver assistance feature for divided and compatible highways, always pay attention while driving and do not use a hand-held device. Requires properly equipped vehicle, active Super Cruise subscription, working electrical system, cell reception and and GPS signal.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
2022 Bolt EV Has More Info on EV Power Flow Screen. What It Needs is Less Price
Chevrolet 2022 Bolt Power Flow Screen pre-production. Click to Enlarge.
Chevrolet today shared a peek of the 2022 Bolt EV Power Flow Screen, which will give owners information about their electric vehicle, including regenerative braking [footnote 1] use and battery charge level. The Bolt EUV (electric utility vehicle) will be the first electric vehicle from Chevrolet to offer Super Cruise[footnote 2], the industry’s first true hands-free driver assistance system for divided and compatible highways. The refreshed Bolt EV and the Bolt EUV will go into production in summer 2021. Starting with model year 2020, the Bolt EV has an EPA-estimated 417 km of range on a full charge, a 10% increase (34 km) compared to previous model years. Be aware – as always – actual range will vary based on temperature, terrain, battery age and how a driver uses and maintains the Bolt.
Two trim levels available: LT and Premier are offered. Bolt is pricey starting just under $38,000. Bolt EV’s drive system uses a single, high-capacity electric motor for propulsion capable of producing up to 266 lb.-ft. (360 Nm) of torque and 200 hp (150 kW) of power, enabling 0-96 km/h in 6.5 seconds. Power delivery is controlled by Electronic Precision Shift system. The Bolt EV’s 66 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack is made up of 288 individual cells. The Standard DC Fast Charging system enables the battery to be charged up to 160km of range in 30 minutes.
Chevrolet 2020 Bolt production instrument panel. Click to Enlarge.
While driving in Low mode at any speed, “One Pedal Driving” lets you speed up and slow down using only the accelerator pedal. When you want to speed up, press your foot down like you normally would. And when you want to slow down, just lift your foot off the accelerator. One Pedal Driving helps you capture some of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it back into electrical energy which is stored in the battery. Of course, you should always use your brake pedal if you need to stop quickly.
Currently original purchasers of new Bolt EVs have access to Chevrolet’s exclusive Energy Assist feature through the myChevrolet (sic) mobile app that requires active OnStar service and a compatible device. Of course, data rates apply. Energy Assist allows customers to view and search for scarce charging stations, plan a trip with multiple waypoints and charging stops, monitor their route, and receive alerts if their destination becomes unreachable.
Last year, the myChevrolet (sic) mobile app was updated to enable smartphone projection of the Energy Assist feature to the vehicle’s infotainment system via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for drivers with model year 2017 or newer Bolt EVs. (GM to Work with Evgo, ChargePoint, Greenlots on EV Charging)
Lawyer Added Footnotes
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.