Having debuted the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, Chevrolet has now released preliminary specifications of the subcompact EV. A few items of interest include:
Steel and aluminum construction
Battery system contains 288 cells with an 8-year, 100,000-mile warranty for a 200-mile range
Electric drive unit makes 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque for a final drive ratio of 7.05:1
Using the SAE Combo DC Fast charger, can gain a 90-mile range in 30 minutes
0-60 mph in under 7 seconds on to a top speed of 91 mph (145 kph)
Michelin Energy Saver A/SÂ all-season tires
3,580-pound (1,625 kg) curb weight
In addition, we find it interesting that Chevrolet is categorizing the Bolt EV as a crossover, specifically a “five-passenger, five-door all-electric CUV”.
But without any further ado, here are the preliminary Chevy Bolt EV specifications:
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Overview
Model:
Chevrolet Bolt EV
Body style:
five-passenger, five-door all-electric CUV
Driveline:
front-wheel-drive
Construction:
Steel and Aluminum
EPA vehicle class:
Small Wagon (EPA does not have a cross-over category)
Key competitors:
Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, Ford Focus Electric, Kia Soul EV, VW eGolf, Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric
Manufacturing location:
Orion Township, Michigan, USA
Battery manufacturing location:
Incheon, South Korea
Motor and drive unit manufacturing location:
Incheon, South Korea
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Battery System
Type:
rechargeable energy storage system comprising multiple linked modules
Volume/case:
285L
Mass (lb / kg):
960 / 435
Battery chemistry:
lithium-ion
Thermal system:
liquid active thermal control
Cells:
288
Electric driving range:
more than 200 miles (GM estimate pending final tests)
Energy:
60 kWh
Warranty:
8 years / 100,000 miles
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric Drive
Type:
single motor and gearset
Motor:
permanent magnetic drive motor
Power (hp / kW):
200 /150
Torque: (lb-ft / Nm):
266 / 360
Final drive ratio (:1):
7.05:1
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Charging Times
120 V:
available with standard cord
240 V:
50 miles of range in less than 2 hours
SAE Combo DC Fast Charge:
90 miles in 30 minutes
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Performance
Top speed (mph / kph):
91 / 145
0-30 mph:
2.9s (75% SoC) *
0-60 mph:
Under 7 seconds
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Chassis & Suspension
Front:
Independent MacPherson strut-type front suspension with side load compensating and finely tuned springs, direct-acting solid stabilizer bar system and ride & handling oriented LCA bushings.
Rear:
Compound crank (torsion beam) type rear suspension with the closed section V-shaped profile axle; specifically tuned coil springs, performance balanced shock absorber, angled A-bushing supporting understeer tendency on cornering maneuver and kinematically optimized torsion beam providing stable and best ride & handling performance.
Chassis control:
Four-channel ABS; Traction control system; StabiliTrak; Drag control
Steering type:
column-mounted electric power steering
Steering ratio:
16.8 :1
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Brakes
Type:
power four-wheel disc with ABS; electro-hydraulic; partially regenerative; dynamic rear brake proportioning
Would be cool if through regen braking, you could use the energy generated for an ‘over boost’ feature. Like a pseudo Sport Mode but also very Eco minded
Comments
Cars shaped like this are difficult to grasp their actual size. With these specs I can compare to the Encore and learn Bolt is —
1. — four inches shorter than Encore.
2. — basically the same width of Encore
3. — two and half inches shorter than Encore
So, to me, that makes the Bolt a little bigger than it appears.
#1 refers to length and #3 refers to height
Would be cool if through regen braking, you could use the energy generated for an ‘over boost’ feature. Like a pseudo Sport Mode but also very Eco minded
Any word on a sunroof?
Nothing known but any hacksaw will solve your need.