Chevrolet has released a video that shows users how they can get the most out of Chevy Bolt EV and Chevy Bolt EUV‘s standard drive modes.
Believe it or not, both the Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV come standard with a Sport mode, which can be easily activated by pressing the button with the checkered flag motif located on the center console. In the Bolt EV, pressing the Sport mode button will remap the throttle and make it more sensitive to improve the throttle response. The button does even more in the Bolt EUV, adjusting the power steering rack to make the steering a bit heavier and improve feel/feedback.
Sport isn’t the only driving mode that comes standard on the Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV. These electric subcompacts also offer Regen on Demand, which allows the driver to use the steering wheel-mounted paddle to slow the vehicle via the regenerative braking system, a process that also helps to charge the lithium-ion battery. The user does not have to press any buttons or flip any switches to activate Regen on Demand – just pull the paddle and the vehicle will begin to slow itself.
Lastly, there’s the One Pedal Driving mode, which can be activated by pressing the button mounted just underneath ‘Drive’ in the gear selector button panel. This will instruct the vehicle to deploy a stronger regenerative braking effect when the driver lifts off the throttle. With the right technique, the driver can travel in this mode without ever having to press the brakes – especially in city centers or stop-and-go traffic. The brakes can still be used to slow the vehicle abruptly in emergencies when it’s in this mode, obviously.
Drivers that learn how to properly utilize Regen on Demand and One Pedal Driving will be able to maximize the usable range of their Chevy Bolt EV or Bolt EUV. The Sport mode, on the other hand, may cause the user to drain the battery faster and therefore probably won’t be used by very many owners. We hear the Bolt EV is actually pretty good at autocross, though, so it’s not without its potential uses.
Learn more about the EV’s drive modes in the video embedded below.
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No thanks, I will keep my ICE. There will be diesel fuel for a long time for the heavy transport, agricultural, and construction industries. I’ll just tag along.
There’s a sucker born every minute….Enjoy contributing to OPEC……
No thanks, I’ll keep my ICE’s. Diesel fuel will be available for a long time for the heavy transport, agricultural, and construction industries.
Keep your ice. No one actually cares what you do.
Killing? Wow angry psycho.
My comment: using the break pedal in an ev uses Regen braking 100%=until slowed to about 1mph. The Regen panels, selectors, and other doodads are just sales gimmicks because they all need to compete for sales. Using high Regen has proven to decrease range because it leads to increased acceleration and deceleration. Please stop confusing people with the high Regen nonsense.
Love my Bolt EUV! The sport mode really makes it fun to drive!
I hope you have a therapist to help you.
Costs under 40 bucks a month to go 2100 miles in mostly rural commute in the twin cities metro era. I work at the Rosemount refinery. Drive oil trains and commute in my EUV. Mind blown, huh? You would think work would offer free gas right? lol no, just a cancer diagnosis from decades of benzene exposure. Drink up, Woodbury MN. Have your well water tested, regularly. I had the electrical co-op install my 11.5kwh charger. I took it off the off peak and put it onto Dawn to dusk rural power 0.03 rate vs 0.11 rate or full 0.13 peak. Keep your stick in the ice.
Costs under 40 bucks a month to go 2100 miles in mostly rural commute in the twin cities metro era. I work at the Rosemount refinery. Drive oil trains and commute in my EUV. Mind blown, huh? You would think work would offer free gas right? lol no, just a cancer diagnosis from decades of benzene exposure. Drink up, Woodbury MN. Have your well water tested, regularly. I had the electrical co-op install my 11.5kwh charger. I took it off the off peak and put it onto Dawn to dusk rural power 0.03 rate vs 0.11 rate or full 0.13 peak. Keep your stick in the ice.