The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV all-electric crossover will have a one-pedal driving mode button which will also be introduced to the upcoming 2022 Chevy Bolt EV, a vehicle which has not previously had this feature.
During the Chevy Bolt EUV‘s media event, from which GM Authority delivered its first driving impressions, journalists were invited to try out the one-pedal driving mode. However, this feature isn’t new, as it has been available on the Bolt EV since it was introduced for the 2017 model year. It’s the button which is new.
Previously, the mode was engaged on the Bolt EV by nudging the shift lever rearward to switch from D to L. Neither of the 2022 Chevy Bolt models has a shift lever, which is why GM has introduced the button.
One-pedal operation allows drivers not only to move the vehicle forward using the accelerator pedal, as normal, but also to make it slow down and even stop completely. The energy regeneration system adds enough resistance to make use of the brake pedal unnecessary, at least up to a point – in emergency situations, applying the brake pedal is still required. When it is not, energy which would normally be converted to heat in the braking system, and then dissipated into the atmosphere with no benefit, is instead used to recharge the lithium-ion battery pack.
The driver is notified that one-pedal driving is activated by a light which appears on the lower left part of the instrument panel directly ahead of the steering wheel. The vehicle’s brake lights come on when deceleration reaches a certain level, making it clear to following motorists what is happening.
The 2022 Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV will both arrive this summer. They share the same GM BEV2 platform, battery and front-mounted permanent magnet electric motor which is rated at 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, driving the front wheels.
Despite their similarities in technology and appearance, the crossovers do not have any body panels in common. The Bolt EUV is also longer, and provides an extra 3.1 inches of rear passenger legroom compared with the Bolt EV. The Bolt EV will be priced to start at $31,995. The Bolt EUV costs $33,995, and has a longer list of available options.
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Sounds dangerous and confusing. Autopilot killed many Tesla owners. I’ll stick to gas.
How? Did you not read that before it was just part of the shift knob before. This isn’t auto pilot.
Don’t feed the trolls.
As Frankenstein said, Fire Bad!
Do something with that goofy looking grill, get rid of the cheap looking black wheel molding, rear bumper cover and lower side molding. At least paint it the same color as the vehicle.
I’ve been using one-pedal driving for the past two weeks. It took about a day before I wasn’t thinking about it any longer. It works very well and actually seems more natural now.
Don’t over use it, your brakes calipers and rotors may require service much earlier than normal. I know, three cars and expensive repairs due to brake inactivity.
Wife and I both have Bolts, my 2017 is always used in L mode so having the button would be nice. The wife prefers using the paddle in back of the steering wheel for regen on her 2019. GM using both the paddle and a new button will be great for both types of users. The only time I use the brake is for hill holding!
I have a Bolt with 28,000 miles on it. I have no reason to use anything but one pedal. It works fantastic. It should always be in this mode. I can see no reason no to. I probably use the brakes a couple times a week.
Some people like one pedal driving (I was forced into using this with my fixed regen on my 2011 Tesla Roadster), but having used it for 4 years in that car, I don’t care for it.
So – reading between the lines…. All this text about something that works EXACTLY the same as my 2017 Bolt ev….. Its just now a Button and a light as opposed to DRIVE or Low. Big Big Deal.
The other question is – there is nothing wrong with the 2017 gear shifter….. Other than it is a P-I-T-Arse to do a quick 3 point turn since it won’t go into Reverse quickly. My Roadster had 3 buttons – Drive, Neutral, and Reverse.. Quick and easy to do 3 point turns in that car. And 3 buttons were the ONLY thing reliable about THAT car…. Most everything else broke but the buttons always worked since even heavy duty radio shack buttons will work for the life of the car..
The engineers must have a lack of toys to play with if this is the only non-sensical change they can think of. How about designing a Bigger Car guys for larger families?