Chevrolet Bolt EV News
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Buyers of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV are once again eligible for the full $7,500 EV tax credit amount starting this month—but prices just rose $900.
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Domino's commits to 800 Chevy Bolt EV pizza delivery cars
The delivery EVs are an initial step toward Domino's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and, Domino's thinks, may be able to deliver pizzas for days between charges.
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Chevy Bolt EV sales surge, as GM Ultium EVs trickle out
The two Bolt variants set a quarterly sales record while, despite demand, sales of GM's flagship Ultium EVs remain at less than 500 for the entire quarter.
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GM issues retroactive discount for Chevy Bolt EV models bought new in 2022
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV got a $6,300 price cut, lowering its base price to $28,195 with destination, on top of another price cut the previous model year.
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Ahead of cheaper 2023 Chevy Bolt EV, GM incentive gives 2022 models nearly the same discount
A range of price cuts and discounts are making space for both the new Chevy Blazer EV, starting around $40,000, and the Equinox EV due to start around $30,000.
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Chevy Bolt EV battery recall: Nearly half of defect-prone 2017-2019 models have been fixed
A federal document filed last week clarifies that as of April 22 about 45% of 2017-2019 Bolt EVs have seen some level of recall remedy—with some getting a full pack replacement.
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Production is back on, for a brief time, for the only EV models qualifying for the full amount under a proposed EV tax credit expansion.
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GM asks Chevy Bolt EV drivers to park 50 feet from other vehicles, due to fire risk
Recalled Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars are already advised not to charge inside overnight and not to let the state of charge get too high or low.
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GM expands battery-fire recall to Chevy Bolt EUV, every Bolt EV made
The recall effort could result in the replacement of battery modules in all 110,000 U.S.-market Bolt EV and EUV models.
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Chevrolet Bolt EV range test: Gone with the wind
Ahead of the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV, we remind ourselves that the outgoing model delivers on promised range but it can't change the laws of physics.
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2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EV battery issue has a solution, dealership visit required
GM says that it can fix the Bolt EV issue that's been limiting owners to 90% of available range—with a trip to the dealership and new diagnostic software.
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First drive review: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is a better Bolt
The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is an improvement over the Bolt EV, with more passenger room and technology while only taking a minor hit in range.
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The lowest price applies in San Francisco, but Costco members around the U.S. could see a deal of $147 a month—ahead of the rollout of a refreshed 2022 Bolt EV and EUV lineup.
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Bolt EV recall update: Software fix will restore full range, address fire risk
A software update, coming soon, will allow owners to charge to 100% again, versus the 90% that GM has been advising.
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Ford Mach-E incentives challenge Chevy Bolt EUV, as discounts sweeten 2021 Bolt EV
Discounts on the 2021 Bolt EV give it a lower price than the price-cut 2022 model—as incentives make the Mustang Mach-E the same price as the Bolt EUV.
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2022 Chevy Bolt EV: $5,500 price cut is an affordability play, EV tax credit or not
A $5,500 price cut helps make the Bolt EV competitive versus the Nissan Leaf Plus and the base Ford Mustang Mach-E.
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2022 Chevy Bolt EUV revealed: Super Cruise and 250-mile range, no all-wheel drive
The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is bigger than the EV and has more nods to SUVs, but it doesn't add all-wheel drive or more ground clearance.
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Chevy offers 0% financing on used Bolt EV and Volt
Those interested in a used EV could get a strong warranty and unheard-of financing on the Bolt EV—and the Volt plug-in hybrid.
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GM noted its pivot to "software as a service" features in upcoming EVs, and teased a refreshed interface in the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV.
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Safety probe examines Chevrolet Bolt EV fire complaints
With a "preliminary evaluation," NHTSA is examining several instances of fire when Chevy Bolt EV cars were parked or left unattended.
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Chevy Bolt EV electric cargo van: Little-known official upfit makes it so
A cargo-oriented version of the Bolt EV deletes the rear seat and could be a good option for some small-business owners.
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2020 Chevy Bolt EV lease deal: Less than $200 per month for Costco members
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is quite a bargain to lease right now—especially for those in some areas of California.
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2019-2020 Chevy Bolt EV recall: Rolling down the rear window could open the door
Less than 900 examples of GM's electric car are being recalled due to an odd and potentially serious issue with the door-handle cable.
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2022 Chevy Bolt EUV will have more space and better seats, but no all-wheel drive
GM has confirmed that a somewhat larger Bolt EUV will be joining the Bolt EV, but don't wait around for all-wheel drive.
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