The 2022 Chevy Bolt EV offer emissions-free driving, a practical crossover-like hatchback body style, and a small form factor, all of which make them great choices for fleet use, particularly in cities. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the Chevy Bolt EV that’s been done up in a New York Correction Department (NYCD) outfit.
In photos taken at the 2022 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) earlier this year, we have a pre-refreshed, 2021 Chevy Bolt EV doing its best imitation of a police interceptor for correctional use. From the graphics on the side spelling out NYCD to the emergency lights on the roof, this Bolt EV certainly looks up to the task, though we’re not sure that this is the case on the inside, since the folks “guarding” this vehicle wouldn’t let us get any up-close photos of the interior. That said, this particular example is likely a demo vehicle made to show off what could be possible for electric transportation in the corrections industry.
As attractive as the Chevy Bolt EV looks in a police uniform, it’s worth noting that GM actually does offer a police package for the EV. Both the Bolt EV and its larger brother, the Chevy Bolt EUV can be equipped with the Special Service Vehicles (SSV) package that includes two addition circuits for extra lights as well as a handy Surveillance Mode, which allows the user to turn off all exterior and interior lights while snooping around. The package requires a Fleet or Government order type, and is not available with the Driver Confidence Package (RPO code WPA), Driver Comfort Package (RPO code WPT) or the Convenience Package (RPO code WPU).
It’s unclear if this particular Bolt EV is equipped with the SSV package or not.
As a reminder, the Chevy Bolt EV rides on the GM BEV2 platform and utilizes a single-drive electric motor, which produces 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque driving the front wheels. A 65 kWh lithium-ion battery provides 259 miles of range on a single charge. The closely-related Chevy Bolt EUV uses the same underpinnings and technology, but range sits slightly lower at 247 miles due to its slightly larger size and increased weight.
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Not sure what purpose it serves? Not fast enough to pursue, not big enough to transport, parking tickets?
Here you are again Mr. Negative. You’ve never driven one so you have no idea of the capabilities. It is very fast.
I prefer Mr. Obvious, just seems obvious that only now are these “perfectly suited” vehicles being proposed for these law enforcement uses. Mmmm, surely it’s nothing to do with government EV mandates??
What Government EV mandates? There are none. Please provide the proof. Its all in that negative mind of yours. If you have a mind?
Oh, maybe mandate was a strong word. I’m thinking about the government’s war on fossil fuels, the under table deals with automakers to force us all into EV’s that we don’t want, mandatory end of ICE vehicle production. Fortunately the adults will be taking over soon and getting things back to normal.
Carl – Maybe they are for the social workers that have to deal with domestic violence and mental health calls?
Almost anything is possible!
Funny thing. People say “underpowered “ but I learned to drive in a 1950 Chevy station wagon with a 90 HP Stovebolt engine. And back then HP figures were wildly optimistic.
Any car can be fast as long as you know how to use it.
The Bolt is very quick with instant response, and it handles like an autocross champ. Given these traits, it would be an ideal choice for a big city police department patrol car.
It’s funny how no one thought of that until we have EV mandates?
This is absolutely ridicules to use this vehicle for NYPD or NYC unless they use to go to court or courier services. Can you imagine a cop trying to do a pit maneuver? What’s next FDNY fire apparatus?
You can do a pit maneuver with any car.
Yes, you can do a pit maneuver with any car, but will it work with this car? NO!!!
Easier for rioters to flip over. They burn well, too.
Actually ICE cars burn more often. Like 4000 to 1.