Chevy Bolt EV, Bolt EUV Production Restart Delayed Another Two Weeks
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The production restart for the Chevy Bolt EV and Chevy Bolt EUV has been delayed another two weeks.
Per a recent report from Reuters, the production delays arrive as General Motors moves to ramp up production of new battery modules while prioritizing recall repairs. As GM Authority covered previously, General Motors has issued a recall for all Chevy Bolt EV and Chevy Bolt EUV models due to a fire risk related to a manufacturing defect in the all-electric vehicles’ battery pack. The latest recall expands an existing recall that was in place for a selection of Chevy Bolt EV models to include all Chevy Bolt EVs and Chevy Bolt EUVs, affecting some 140,000 vehicles.
At the moment, GM’s Lake Orion Assembly Plant in Michigan has been offline since August 23rd, and is likely to be offline until at least November 1st.
In the wake of the Chevy Bolt EV and Chevy Bolt EUV recall, General Motors’ battery supplier, LG Electronics, agreed to reimburse GM for expenses incurred replacing the faulty battery units. It’s estimated that the battery recall will cost roughly $2 billion.
General Motors did not detail exactly how much the South Korean company will pay, but did indicate that the automaker will recognize an estimated recovery in Q3 earnings that will offset $1.9 billion of the recall costs. Meanwhile, LG Chem Ltd and LG Electronics have announced that it will provide a combined $1.2 billion in reimbursement with regard to the recall.
Battery production resumed late last month. General Motors expects to begin the lengthy process of replacing affected Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV battery packs sometime this month.
General Motors has advised Chevy Bolt EV and Chevy Bolt EUV owners to limit charging their vehicles to 90-percent capacity, and to avoid depletion of the battery below 70 miles of remaining range. Customers are also advised against charging their vehicle indoors overnight. It’s believed that the battery defect has been the cause of more than a dozen fires.
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Rather than simply parroting what GM sez concerning the Bolt EV recall, I recommend checking with dealers. Mine–Suburban in Ann Arbor, Michigan–is totally clueless on this subject. They have no replacement battery modules, no idea of when they will arrive, and no information about replacement software or how long the repair will take. I cannot imagine who would embrace GM’s eletrification movement after the severe pimping early adopters have received.
Just get some Duracell AA batteries from Target and put in glove compartment, hookup a bypass .
I had posted this previously but got no answers. Maybe someone on this thread might know. “Bought a Bolt in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and can not purchase a Level 2 charger cable for it. Not from the dealer and not getting any ideas from Chevrolet Canada. Does it make sense to get this type of charger from Amazon? There are some on their website. I just don’t want to get something that either doesn’t work or will damage the vehicle …”
Chevrolet Canada will be installing a Level 2 charging outlet for free but I obviously still need the charging cable to connect from the outlet to the car.
If you bought EUV model it comes with a level two charger. Actually it’s not called a charger it’s a electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Otherwise any level 2 will work just be sure it’s not for a tesla.
There are lots of good Level 2 charging options out there. I live in Ontario and have both a Chargepoint Home and a Grizzl-E unit installed in my garage to charge our Volt and Bolt EV. Both work great. The Grizzl-E is made in Canada, good quality and great value. EVduty also makes a great Level 2 EVSE (also made in Canada).
Super; thank you Nero.
Canswim:
To repeat what was said – you get a free charging cord with the BOLT EUV – at least in the states…..Optional for the BOLT ev…. Plenty of good charging cords around in the 30-32 ampere area for around USD$300.
The car can charge at up to 48 amperes – the outlet being installed in the states is good for up to a 40 ampere cord connected charger…. The one included with the BOLT EUV is 32 amperes.