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Old 06-16-2018, 12:41 AM   #52 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jcp123 View Post
Maybe? If the above post is correct and freeway range is under 200 miles...it really leaves very little in the margins if anything at all. Also, I don't know what kind of draw the systems have when the car is off and parked.
What are your typical freeway speeds? The amount of time sitting will affect range since the Bolt has active heating/cooling to protect the battery. It only runs when temps get very hot or very cold, but it is a consideration.

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Originally Posted by oil pan 4 View Post
I would expect the same with the bolt. 250 miles times 0.6 real world driving factor, so I really wouldn't be surprised if it was good for 150 to 180 real world normal driving miles.
The Bolt is EPA rated to 255 miles of range. Most on here get better than EPA ratings.

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