Pressroom South Korea

- 383 km of driving range, progressive and functional design at an affordable price
- Exciting new connectivity experience through 10.2-inch touchscreen and mobile app
- Customer deliveries start in April

Chevrolet today introduced the 2017 Bolt EV at the 2017 Seoul Motor Show, illustrating its long-range, affordable and functional electric vehicle for the masses. Customer deliveries will start in April.

The Bolt EV, the most advanced electric vehicle in the domestic market, offers 383 km of certified driving range on a full charge.

“The Bolt EV is a revolutionary product that was developed based on the deep expertise of GM engineers worldwide and years of customer feedback and innovative partnerships,” said Michael Lelli, chief engineer of the Bolt EV. “With its affordability, long range and exciting new technologies, it will enable more consumers to experience a true EV life.”

Stylish and Functional Design

The Bolt EV’s styling is centered on its unique proportions, which are driven by a flat battery pack mounted beneath the interior floor. Its 2,600-mm wheelbase and wide track give it a solid stance and the look of a small crossover. A short front overhang indicates that driving power comes from next-generation technology.

The large windows, plunging beltline and steeply raked windshield contribute to the progressive profile and emphasize the interior’s spaciousness and bright, airy feel.

The large greenhouse offers a panoramic view from upright, SUV-like seating positions. The rear-window glass extends all the way to the license plate and integrates with LED taillamps on the liftgate. By integrating the taillamps into the full-width liftgate, the Bolt EV’s architecture enables a wide opening that makes it easier to slide boxes and other items in and out of the vehicle.

LED headlamps wrap around the forward edge of the front fascia, creating an aggressive character. The signature Chevrolet dual-element grille has been reimagined and features a smooth, clean and integrated design incorporating graphics with depth and a three-dimensional quality.

Due to the packaging of the battery pack, the Bolt EV interior allows seating for five passengers and vast cargo space behind the rear seat.

“The flat-pack orientation offered the flexibility to make the most of the proportions while creating a clean, sculpted design,” said Stuart Norris, director of GM Korea Design. “This really opened up the interior and created a fantastic view from every seating position. All of this additional space gave us a lot of opportunities to play with creative design and storage solutions.”

A “floating” instrument panel, for example, features a 10.2-inch-diagonal color touchscreen, which creates a horizontal feel for the interior. It also maximizes knee room and cross-vehicle spaciousness.

Additionally, a multipurpose, connected center console features side-by-side cup holders, a wireless charging location and a sliding armrest covering a storage compartment large enough to store a tablet device.

Artful engineering solutions complement the practical use of space, with features such as thin-frame seats that enhance rear-seat roominess. The seats also incorporate side air bag modules as design elements.

Advanced EV Technology

The Bolt EV’s high-capacity electric motor produces up to 204 ps (150 kW) of power and 36.7 kg.m of torque. It propels the vehicle from 0-100 km/h in under seven seconds, providing sheer driving pleasure.

Power delivery is controlled by Chevrolet’s first Electronic Precision Shift system – a shift and park-by-wire system that sends electronic signals to the Bolt EV’s drivetrain. It takes up less space than a traditional mechanical shifter, resulting in more interior room and an improved layout for passengers.

Having more than 1.3 billion miles of EV experience from the Chevrolet Volt helped Bolt EV battery engineers and strategic partner LG Electronics to develop an all-new cell and battery pack consisting of 288 lithium-ion cells that include 10 modules and 96 cell groups.

Inside the battery pack – which spans the entire floor, from the front foot well to behind the rear seat – is a new cell design and chemistry.  The nickel-rich lithium-ion chemistry provides improved thermal operating performance over other chemistries by requiring a smaller active cooling system for more efficient packaging. The chemistry allows the Bolt EV to maintain peak performance in varying climates and driver demands. 

The Bolt EV energy management system includes a Regen on Demand™ steering wheel paddle and the regenerative braking feature for one-pedal driving and an efficient driving experience. This enables the vehicle to slow down and come to a complete stop without using the brake pedal in certain driving conditions.

Top Safety and a New Connectivity Experience

Along with the extensive use of aluminum and high-strength steel throughout the body structure, the Bolt EV has adopted active safety features that include Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Forward Collision Alert, Forward Pedestrian Alert and the Smart High-Beam System to help the driver avoid and minimize accidents.

A standard large 10.2-inch-diagonal color touchscreen Chevrolet MyLink display along with an 8-inch cluster suggests a new way of smartphone connectivity and a new infotainment experience through the MyChevrolet mobile application, which combines key vehicle information and functions such as vehicle charge status, remote start and owner’s manual information.

The Bolt EV is available in four exterior colors: Pure White, Sky Mint Blue, Metallic Grey and Brick Orange. Premium features include perforated leather seats, HID headlamps, Advanced Park Assist and a wireless phone-charging system.

The Bolt EV is priced at KRW 47.79 million. The price drops below KRW 30 million with government subsidies.