The 2022 Chevy Bolt EV introduces a model refresh with a host of updates and changes, including overhauled seats, a common point of criticism for the all-electric Bolt. The refreshed Bolt’s new interior is also offered with a new power-adjustable driver’s seat, as covered here.
The 2022 Chevy Bolt EV is available with a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat that consists of (relevant RPO codes listed in parentheses):
- Driver 8-way power seat adjuster (A2X)
- Driver 2-way power lumbar seat adjuster (AL9)
The 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat is available on the base-level 1LT trim level as part of the Comfort and Convenience Package, priced at $945. Meanwhile, the feature is standard on the range-topping 2LT trim level.
All previous model years of the Chevy Bolt EV did not offer a power-adjustable driver’s seat.
Back in 2019, GM Authority was the first to report that improvements for the Chevy Bolt’s interior and seats were on the way. Although the improvements were originally slated for the 2021 model year, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the model refresh to be delayed. As such, the improvements did not arrive until the debut of the 2022 Chevy Bolt EV.
Notably, the updated seats are also equipped in the slightly larger 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV, which debuted alongside the 2022 Chevy Bolt EV.
We previously spoke with an engineer about the new seats in the 2022 Chevy Bolt EV, who told us that “The overall structure is similar to the current seat, but the actual seat itself is all-new.” According to GM Authority Executive Editor Alex Luft, who drove the all-new Bolt EUV during a recent event, the new seats are noticeably improved. During a two-hour driving stint, no issues with the seat comfort were reported.
Sales of the 2022 Chevy Bolt EV kick off this summer, starting at $31,995. Motivation is derived from a front-mounted electric motor producing 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, with an estimated 259 miles of range on a full charge.
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That’s a positive move as the front seats were painstakingly non-supportive when we test drove one 18 mos ago. The passenger seat needs similar lumbar support made available.
I’ve got to wonder why so many cars don’t also have power passenger seats if it’s such a small additional price at least provide an option package. Just my two cents
I hate all vehicles where the front passenger seat does not have the same options, range of motion as the driver’s seat. I’m not allowed to make myself comfortable when someone else drives? That’s BS.
1. Passenger seat positioning is not as critical as driver because there’s no pedals and steering wheel to interface with
2. Most trips are single-driver anyway
3. Although you’re supposed to only adjust while parked, people do it while driving anyway, and power seats have less risk of, for example, accidentally sliding the seat all the way back, not being able to reach the controls and crashing.
When i got a 18 silvy lt I had my pick of buckets[only way to get a power passenger seat in lt trim] I figured I would save 7 bills the old lady will not miss it from the 14 w/ buckets,WRONG the first thing she said was i like the old truck better,the seat was a lot more comfortable. DOH
4. In comparison with driver, passenger can do some physical activity while driving, like strate legs, lift bum, turn halfway. Driver mostly cannot move all trip.
I agree.
Our Cherokee and Corvette have dual power seats. Our Challenger has only a power driver seat without recline, an obvious weight and cost-cutting measure that detracts from an otherwise nice vehicle. (The similar Charger that I previously owned had a full power driver seat.)
Give the cost of new cars, dual power seats seem like a good idea to me, not a huge cost but a nice, nice feature.
The Volt didn’t have this either until 2019. This was purportedly a weight saving decision when first developing the cars as every little pound removed helped range. Now that they know the cars better they could add the feature back as a convenience feature.
At that price a cheap,non power seats are another gm penny pinching move,a decent power seat w/ lumbar should be standard on all vehicles except maybe the lowest trims for those looking for the lowest possible price
Budlar if every car made came standard with all the options then the companies selling them would be broke… That’s all car companies American, Japanese, Korean, German. My wife’s Buick came with both power front seats…. You get what you pay for don’t expect a Cadillac at Chevy prices. If the Bolt was a Cadillac it would probably cost $50,000 or more and have all the options… People just make me laugh!
I think the seat issued occured because much of the “vehicle” was designed by GM Korea; likely with different criteria for passenger comfort, space, etc. Still not sure how this could have slipped by however was overseeing this project on the North America side. That was a big oversight and I’m sure it cost GM a lot of sales.
You’re partially right, it’s not Korea’s fault, but because the Bolt is basically a Spark, which is America’s cheapest car. People buying ultra-econoboxes have no demand for power seats, so they didn’t engineer one.
Another place where this shows is that before 2022, the platform only had the low-end Windows CE infotainment rather than the mainstream one, so it was missing things like downloadable apps.
Can this seat be retrofitted into the previous bolt models?
How about a new body, this thing is ugly.
OK, you design a vehicle with the same exterior dimensions and same interior cargo volume and let’s see what it looks like. There’s a reason why vehicles of this type look similar. Function over form. As an engineer…I’m fine with that.
Can seat position(s) be saved to memory for one-touch recall?
You are asking for a lot now,lucky to get a power seat.
Not as ugly as a Pontiac Aztec… but better looking then a Sonic! I am glad it doesn’t have a grill that looks like it can eat small children lol 🤣
Imagine that an electric car that cannot even have a power-adjusted drivers seat. Alright GM, besides looking outdated and like something you could get at Walmart with only 259-mile range, boy where to focus. The electric future for General Motors, except for the Hummer is going to be a bumpy ride I guess with the cost of the Hummer it will be the “One Percent ” that keeps General Motors afloat with its electric ambitions.
Play with that power seat like a 5 year old and you will be down to 159 mile range.
still too pricey for an entry-level electric vehicle, especially when the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is right around the corner.
Base price of $31,995 is not bad at all. All the other companies need incentives to match it.
I have a 2019 BOLT. I like it for what it is, more or less depending on the position of the moon and weather. I would like to know if the driver power seat can be retro fitted. I have lower back issues and most vehicles are uncomfortable on any long distance ride. I use my old BMW motorcycle (sold) air cushion for my lower back and it helps it is no where as good as the seat in my TOYOTA RAV SE.
The bolsters could be a bit bigger (Subaru WRX sold), a sport package to adjust the suspension, height and performance along with some alternative rubber. This thing should track like my Mini (sold).
When all is said and done I’d just be happy with the seat swap. Maybe there is a position on the wiring harness and mounting the seat a plug and play?