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Chevy Bolt EV Concept - 200 Mile Range
GM revealed a Chevy Bolt EV concept that they claim will have a 200 mile range, and cost $30,000 after incentives.
Chevrolet Bolt Concept: 200-Mile, $37,500 Electric Car Concept (Live Video & Photos) Bolt EV Concept Car: The Future of EV | Chevrolet http://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam...b1-980x437.jpg http://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam...b2-980x437.jpg http://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam...b5-980x437.jpg Except for the glass roof, and some parts of the dash, it looks to be close to ready for production. |
The utility of such a vehicle is VERY attractive.
Asthetically, I'm not a fan of the front end, but I really like the back. The interior would need to be tamed for production I think. |
Orange is the New...EV
The new Bolt sure does wear the new EV template shape and color. http://i.imgur.com/8mnfNPj.jpg
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Aside from the attractive utility they may provide I see a lot of BMW and a little Honda Fit similarities but I really like the appearance and fancy the orange color as well! I used to think the Leafs were uglier than dog buttock but once I saw them in person they are not so bad at all. Wonder if the reverse will happen when I see the Bolt in person.
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I think it is harder to flatter a car with a camera - wide angle lenses (and optical distortions in general) can be problematic. Almost all cars look better in person, than in pictures, I have found. But if it looks good in pictures, it almost always looks even better in person.
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Cars that are built to look like it has a face have never appealed to me because I'm utilitarian, and prefer a car to function well over look cute.
That said, I'd happily purchase a used Bolt at around $13k, whenever they get that cheap. 200 miles can get me everywhere except for road trips. Maybe having other EV options on the table will push the used prices on the Leaf down to a level I would consider. Any predictions on when the car would be available at dealerships, assuming Chevy goes forward with production? EDIT: Looks like it would come out in 2017 as a 2018 model. One thing I look forward to is mentioned: Quote:
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You have to really squint your eyes to see a face ... which works on any car.
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But my guess it same as yours, more like 2018, but mostly because I'm cynical :) |
The first generation of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class was also initially released as an all-electric, and at a certain point this concept resembled it.
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In my best Yoda voice: "...NOT aerodynamic, it LOOKS..."
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For what it is, they would seem to have done a good job on the aerodynamics. Let's not let perfection be the enemy of the good, okay?
If it has a 200 mile range, then we can ecomod it and get even longer range! |
Is it pronounced vBolt or bVolt?
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It seems that the Bolt will be built, and sold in early 2017:
Exclusive: GM will build Chevy Bolt in Michigan in late 2016 - sources | Reuters |
The SparkEV is doing some great numbers also. A 2014 was tested at 96 miles range at 62mph in 72F California weather and about 4.4 miles/ kWh, 150 MPGe . The 2015 Spark dumped the A123 battery for a slightly smaller LG/General Motors battery. Too bad since The Amp20 cell would probably prove to have the longest lasting cycle life of any EV battery if A123 could get anyone to keep using it.
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Some good video footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...VEio9ox_Q#t=19 The roof shape looks sweet. The nose is blunt, with very minimal openings. The infilled plastic panels in the wheels give it nearly flat wheels (if they make it to production). The interior looks very spacious. The rear trailing edges of the fenders appear to have a slot that could provide good passive air flow in the cabin. |
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Love GM's new "Paisley" paint job. ;)
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We have some spy shots of the production Bolt EV:
http://images.thecarconnection.com/m...00536988_m.jpg 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Production Car Spied Before 2016 CES Reveal |
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