The 2022 Chevy Bolt EV and 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV all-electric models are significant vehicles for several reasons. The most important is that they are part of GM’s electric revolution, which will see the automaker introduce 30 new EVs by 2025. But let history record that the 2022 model year Bolt EV and EUV will also be the first Chevrolet models ever to be sold with a black Bow Tie emblem as standard.
The key term here is “as standard”. Chevrolet has been offering black emblems on many of its products for the past several years. In fact, a set of front and rear black Bow Tie emblems are available for the 2021 Bolt EV for $230.
However, a black Bow Tie emblem has never before been fitted as standard equipment to a Chevy vehicle, as confirmed to GM Authority by Chevrolet officials during a recent media drive event. From what we understand, the traditional gold logo will not be offered, even as an option, on the new models.
The day when it becomes possible these two Chevy electric models is just around the corner. The 2022 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV will both arrive in the summer of this year, priced to start at $31,995 and $33,995 respectively. The new Bolt EV is the result of a mid-cycle enhancement (MCE) which should have been introduced for the 2021 model year but was delayed due to the fall-out from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Bolt EUV is a new model, though it looks similar to the 2022 Bolt EV despite the two vehicles having no body panels in common. Technically, the vehicles are also very similar – both are based on the same EV-specific GM BEV2 platform, and use the same lithium-ion battery pack and permanent magnetic drive electric motor, which produces 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque.
The major difference between the two is that the Bolt EUV is longer, which gives it an extra 3.1 inches of rear legroom, as explained our recent dimensional comparison.
General Motors has differentiated the similar vehicles in several ways, the simplest being different trim levels. Unlike its smaller relative, the Bolt EUV will also be offered with a panoramic sunroof and the Super Cruise semi-autonomous driver assistance technology, though the latter will not include the Automated Lane Change feature.
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Comments
Black Bow Tie is understated, looks better. Today we see the Detroit 3 all playing with logos–FCA a decade ago, Ford isn’t including the Blue Oval on many offerings, GM has been refreshing logos, tweaking both Cadillac and Buick.
The black tie looks isn’t gaudy like gold. Chevrolet used both Blue and Silver throughout its history so this is not the first change
I agree but many don’t according to a recent poll here on gmauthority. I’ve always preferred black or polished over gold, I also like the flowtie. I would like to see them get more creative with the black finish however. Depending on the model it could be gloss, carbon fiber or simply flat. I also prefer a smooth finish to the current textured.
Great marketing putting a label that want stand out or be noticed on the vehicle at least buyers will be able to recognize the brand by its taillights they all starting to look the same
I don’t like it, it looks cheap and plasticky. I’m done with this overplayed fully blackout trim nonsense. This is your logo for god’s sake don’t treat it as a toy in the hands of reckless marketing crew.
I suppose you think the bowtie should be blue then… that is if youre such a purist
I’m in agreement that it should have been been “electric blue” same as the Bolt emblem. The gold is a funky color and the black is too somber.
I too am tired of the black trim and black wheels look. I prefer the gold and if not that, blue is OK too. Where I live, black trim and wheels means you are Mennonite. When did this become a style? I am also disappointed that Chevy has again regressed in the tail light department. The Bolt had real amber turn signals in the back, not flashing brake lights. It’s a safety issue and not a styling exercise!
HOW DARE GM EXPLOIT BLACK CULTURE TO SELL VEHICLES! I AM OUTRAGED! GM SHOUDL APOLGIZE TO THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY AND REMOVE THIS, AND ALL OTHER BLACK BADGING IMMEDITALY!
Why would anyone pay $230 for two bow tie emblems when for a buck you can buy a piece of carbon fiber wrap and make your own??? You don’t even have to remove the emblem to do it!!
A lot of the politically fabricated “racists” prefer the black badging. My truck is white with black & polished wheels. It also has black & polished badging. Since my truck is predominantly white I guess that’s all it takes to makes me a “racist”…. I say it’s time to get real folks. I know some of these comments are not meant to be taken seriously but what is serious is trying to put everyone into a predetermined box.
Black badges became standard on the Colorado ZR2 in 2019
Black bowties matter?
Won’t BLM demand cultural appropriation royalties?