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2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV represents the sixth model year of the first-generation Bolt EV, and welcomes a refresh for the nameplate. Initially, we expected the 2021 Bolt EV to receive a mid-cycle enhancement (MCE), consisting of updates to the exterior and interior. However, obstacles created by the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the updated model to the 2022 model year.

Notably, the 2022 Bolt EV made its official debut on February 14th, and entered production in the summer of 2021. The 2022 model year also welcomes the Bolt’s slightly larger brother, the upcoming Bolt EUV.

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV Quick Facts
Model years: 2017 – Present
Assembly Location: GM Lake Orion Plant, Michigan, USA
Layout: Skateboard
Battery: Lithium-ion – 65 kWh
Horsepower: 200 / 150 kW
Torque: 266 lb-ft / 360 Nm
Drive: Voltec
Driven Wheels: Front-Wheel
Availability: TBD
Predecessor: 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Successor: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Positioning

The Chevy Bolt EV battery-electric car/crossover is currently The Bow Tie brand’s only fully-electric offering, however, the 2022 model year sees the addition of the larger Bolt EUV to the lineup, which slots above the Bolt EV. Both models ride on the GM BEV2 platform, and feature the same electric drive motor as well.

Exterior

As stated, the 2022 Bolt EV features a refreshed exterior design, with an entirely new front and rear fascia. The most prominent changes include modernized LED headlights that flow down seamlessly to updated fog lights. A reworked front “grille” completes the transformation, along with a black bow tie versus the conventional gold.

Interior & In-Vehicle Technology

The refreshed Bolt EV features new instrument panels and vehicle controls, with a 10.2-inch-diagonal infotainment color touchscreen and integrated climate controls for clean, intuitive interfaces. The infotainment screen features real-time displays with more details available on the 8-inch-diagonal reconfigurable color gauge cluster.

There’s also a new, electronic gear shift design that uses pull toggles and push buttons to free up more interior space. For increased regenerative braking, there’s even a new one-pedal driving button that keeps the system active between drive cycles.

The new interior also includes revised seats along with a sporty, flat-bottom steering wheel, which, incorporates the Regen on Demand paddle and a black Chevy “bowtie” emblem. Additionally, the redesigned seats feature a triangular geometric pattern and contrasting color stitching, premium design that gives a consistent and upscale atmosphere, while also complementing the new instrument panel and steering wheel designs.

Safety Features

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV features an array of standard passive and active safety features, and offers customers the option to add in even more available technologies.

For instance, Chevy Safety Assist is standard and includes safety and advanced driver assistance technologies, such as:

  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Forward Collision Alert
  • Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
  • Following Distance Indicator
  • IntelliBeam
  • Front Pedestrian Braking
  • HD Rear Vision Camera

Available driver assistance technologies include:

  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • HD Surround Vision
  • Adaptive Cruise Control

Powertrain & Range

The 2022 Bolt EV is powered by a 65 kWh lithium ion battery pack mated to an electric drive motor. The system gained 6 kWh for the 2020 model year, delivering 21 more miles of driving range for a total of 259 miles – or 416 kilometers – per full charge of the Bolt EV’s 288-cell battery.

Availability

Bolt EV market availability is expected to continue for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, and the Middle East.

Specs

Overview
Model: Chevrolet Bolt EV
Platform: GM BEV2 platform (a derivative of G2SC platform)
Body style / driveline: front-wheel-drive, five-passenger, five-door all-electric CUV
Construction: Steel and Aluminum
EPA vehicle class: Small Station Wagon
Key competitors: Nissan Leaf, Kia Niro EV, Hyundai Kona EV, BMW i3
Battery System
Type: Rechargeable energy storage system comprising multiple linked modules
Volume/case: 285L
Mass (lb / kg): 947 / 430
Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
Thermal system: Liquid active thermal control
Cells: 288
Energy: 65 kWh
Warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles
Electric driving range: EPA-estimated 259 miles
Warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles of battery and electric components coverage
Electric Drive Motor
Type: Single motor and gearset
Motor: Permanent magnetic drive motor
Power: 200 hp/150 kW
Torque: (lb-ft / Nm): 266 lb.ft./360 Nm
Final drive ratio: 7.05:1
Charging Times
120 V: 4 miles / 6 km of range per hour (using standard cord)
240 V: Full charge in 7 hours
SAE Combo DC Fast Charge: Up to 100 miles in 30 minutes
Performance
Top speed (mph / kph): 91 / 145
0-60 mph: 6.5 seconds
Chassis & Suspension
Front: Independent MacPherson strut-type front suspension with side load compensating and finely tuned springs, direct-acting solid stabilizer bar system and ride & handling oriented LCA bushings.
Rear: Compound crank (torsion beam) type rear suspension with the closed section V-shaped profile axle; specifically tuned coil springs, performance balanced shock absorber,  angled A-bushing supporting understeer tendency on cornering maneuver and kinematically optimized torsion beam providing stable and best ride & handling performance.
Chassis control: Four-channel ABS; Traction control system; StabiliTrak; Drag control
Steering type: Column-mounted electric power steering
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 2.91 revolutions
Steering ratio: 16.8 :1
Brakes
Type: Four-wheel disc with ABS; electro-hydraulic; partially regenerative; dynamic rear brake proportioning
Brake rotor diameter front  (mm / in): 276 / 11
Brake rotor diameter rear (mm / in): 264 / 10
Total swept area (front) (cu cm): 1398.9
Total swept area (rear) (cu cm): 1131.4
Wheels & Tires
Wheel size and type: 17 inch x 6.5, 44 offset
Wheel material: Cast aluminum
Tires: Michelin Energy Saver A/S 215/50R17 all-season
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in / mm): 102.4 / 2600
Overall length (in / mm): 163.2 / 4145
Overall width (in / mm): 69.5 / 1765
Track width front (in / mm): 59.1 / 1501
Track width rear (in / mm): 59.1 / 1501
Height (in / mm): 63.4 / 1611
Front overhang (in / mm): 32.9 / 836
Rear overhang (in / mm): 28.7 / 730
Interior Dimensions
Seating capacity (front / rear): 2 / 3
Headroom (first row) (in. / mm): 40.1 / 1018
Headroom (second row) (in. / mm): 37.9 / 962
Shoulder room (first row) (in / mm): 54.6 / 1388
Shoulder room (second row) (in / mm): 52.8 / 1340
Hip room (first row) (in / mm): 51.3 / 1303
Hip room (second row) (in / mm): 50.6 / 1286
Legroom (first row) (in / mm): 44.3 / 1124
Legroom (second row) (in / mm): 36 / 915
Volumetric Capacities
Curb weight (lb / kg): 3589 / 1628
EPA passenger volume (cu ft / L): 93.9 / 2659
Passenger volume (first row) (cu ft / L):
Passenger volume (second row) (cu ft / L):
Max cargo volume (cu ft / L): 57.0 / 1614 (rear seat folded)
Cargo volume behind rear seat: 16.6 / 470
Heating cooling (qt / L): Heating loop 1.8L
Battery pack cooling (qt / L): 6.9L (RESS cooling loop – total coolant volume)
Power electronics cooling (qt / L): 3.9L (PE & DU cooling loop – total coolant volume)
Drive unit fluid (qt / L): 2.9L

Sales

See Chevrolet Bolt EV sales numbers for all markets, including the United States, Canada, Middle East, Russia, and South Korea. Notes:

  • Information for market (country) specified.
  • Sales information compiled from various sources by GM Authority and Motrolix.

Gallery

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