“Chevrolet believes electrification is a pillar of future transportation and needs to be affordable for a wider segment of customers,” said GM CEO Mary Barra.
Chevrolet today increased its concentration on the electrification of the automobile with the introduction of the Bolt EV concept, a long-range all-electric vehicle designed to offer more than 200 miles of range starting at around $30,000.
GM is already working in this heretofore-musky area with the Volt and Spark EV. Now it is turning over a new, well, leaf. Bolt EV is designed to offer “long-range performance in all 50 states and many global markets.”
“The Bolt EV concept is a game-changing electric vehicle designed for attainability, not exclusivity,” said General Motors CEO Mary Barra. “Chevrolet believes electrification is a pillar of future transportation and needs to be affordable for a wider segment of customers.”
Drivers will be able to select operating modes designed for different driving styles such as daily commuting or weekend cruising. The modes adjust accelerator pedal mapping, vehicle ride height and suspension tuning. The Bolt EV concept is also designed to support DC fast charging.
