During the recent GM EV day in Warren, Michigan, General Motors dropped a ton of details on its future-looking technology and all-electric strategy. Among the details revealed was the announcement that the upcoming Chevrolet Bolt EUV will be the first non-Cadillac model to feature the Super Cruise Driver Assistance Technology.
For those who may be unaware, Super Cruise is GM’s semi-autonomous driver assistance technology, which allows the driver to remove their hands from the steering wheel for extended periods of time while driving on the highway. Super Cruise was first featured on the 2018 Cadillac CT6 sedan, followed by the Cadillac CT5 and Cadillac CT4. The all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade SUV is the latest model to offer the technology.
Super Cruise is featured in the 2021 Cadillac Escalade.
Now, GM has announced that the Chevrolet Bolt EUV will be the first non-Cadillac model to feature Super Cruise. The Bolt EUV is framed as a compact five-door crossover SUV, with more space for passengers and cargo compared to the standard Chevrolet Bolt EV hatchback thanks to an extra eight to 12 inches of added length. The Bolt EUV will also feature a slightly taller ride height and extra plastic cladding around the wheel wells and doors, giving it a more rugged appearance.
The new Chevrolet Bolt EUV will launch in the Summer of 2021 for the 2022 model year. Although GM just launched its new Ultium battery technology and BEV3 electric vehicle platform, the Bolt EUV will ride on the BEV2 platform currently underpinning the standard Bolt EV, in addition to the latter’s 66-kWh battery pack.
Looking ahead, GM plans on rolling out Super Cruise technology to 10 vehicles by 2021, and 22 vehicles by 2023.
One of GM’s most-advanced applications of autonomous driving technology will be with Cruise Origin, the company’s forthcoming driverless taxi. However, it remains unclear how Super Cruise may adopt the more advanced Cruise Origin tech features going forward.
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I may be alone in this thought, but I’m really excited for the Bolt EUV now that it will have Super Cruise. I’ve been very much enjoying my old 2013 short range “compliance” EV and this new offering looks like it will fit my needs perfectly.
GM has to offer this new EUV with lower prices than the Model 3, since it will be larger in size and interior space. It can easily outsell the Model Y later.
1st….the ONLY vehicle CURRENTLY using Super Cruise is the CT6, a discontinued vehicle.
2nd, I wonder how many Bolt buyers are going to pay the $5,000.+ option fee for Super Cruise. Probably not many…
While that is technically correct, there won’t be a lot of downtime for Super Cruise (if any). By the time CT6 units finish shipping, the order books for CT5/CT4 with Super Cruise should open up.
Keep in mind that Tesla charges $7,000 for Full Self Driving, and will increase that in coming years – and that system still currently requires hands on the steering wheel regardless.
If the Bolt could get its Level 3 kW charging up to 150 kW, I’d seriously consider one with Super Cruise.
Hopefully they roll it out to the Bolt EV simultaneously to the Bolt EUV.
I’m still holding out hope the Level 3 charging times have improved and that it’s a contender for long distance driving, like the Model 3 LR has shaped up to be.
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