Electric-car buyers can now build the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV of their dreams. Chevy has launched the online configurator for the electric car, which includes just a few minor revisions for the model year.
For 2019, the Bolt EV adds a new “Shock” exterior color for an extra $395, while Arctic Blue and Orange Burst Metallic exit the color option rotation. For 2019, two no-cost colors join the palette as well: Green Mist Metallic and Slate Gray Metallic. Buyers unwilling to pony up an extra $395 for the red, blue or green hue will be stuck with grays, silvers and blacks and white.
Also new to the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV is the Tire Fill Alert feature as well as the option to add the Driver Confidence II Package available on the LT model. The package was previously available only for the Premier trim. The Driver Confidence II Package adds:
- Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Forward Collision Alert
- Following Distance Indicator
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- IntelliBeam
GM also quietly added updated the 2018 Bolt EV with comfier seats, which carry over for 2019. In the future, the Bolt EV could be in for suspension tweaks, too, after Mike Lelli, lead engineer for the Bolt EV, said as much when speaking to an owner. Lelli told the owner that different springs and shocks will be used to improve the suspension and reduce uneasiness over road imperfections while driving.
Buyers will still be met with a $37,495 starting price before adding any extras to their 2019 Bolt EV, and the better-equipped Premier model still starts at $41,780.
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) from General Motors’ Chevrolet brand. Officially positioned as a crossover by Chevrolet, the five-door subcompact hatchback offers over 200 miles of range on a full charge while also featuring advanced connectivity technologies designed to enhance and personalize the driving experience. The 2017 Bolt was first shown as the Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It is based on GM's BEV2 platform (a derivative of G2 platform) The Chevy Bolt EV received a few minor updates and changes for the 2019 model year, which is its third model year of the first-generation Bolt EV in the United States market. In addition to three new colors, the Bolt EV also received the following: The Bolt EV is assembled at the following plants:About Chevrolet Bolt EV
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why would people pay $40K for a car that is a $20K car with a $20K gas tank. (battery)
These are great improvements, but when is GM going to build something to compete with the I-Pace or E-tron?
I think GM does not want to lose any more money on EVs than they do now. GM is in business to make money not EVs
“GM is in business to make money not EVs”
Wrong. GM is in the transportation business. Moving people about is their core focus. How it’s done is an open ended question that GM has tackled from every angle for over 100 years, and not just with gas-powered cars.
Besides EV’s are the future for overwhelming majority of the public, most countries easily produce their own electricity, and the world won’t be ‘awash’ in oil forever if OPEC decides to have a hissy fit.
oil is the OPEC counties biggest source of income and with all the oil being produced in the USA they do not have us over the barrel like before.
Unlike some…… I actually know something about driving electric and how good a car this is. Will definitely be interested if I can get a good lease price or sale….
They have addressed the biggest complaints.
Is General Motors trying to appeal to the Easter Bunny. GM please give up the colors pthey will sell your cars (EV). Any leftover colors from the ELR, would be great.
Motorman, I just bought a loaded Bolt. With state and federal tax credits it’s more like a $30,000 car. It’ll plug into my solar system saving me about $2500/ yr on fuel. Also it’s a great car to drive. Thats why I bought it.