Tech Inspection: We Dive Deep into the Chevrolet Bolt EV?s Infotainment
Our coverage of the Chevrolet Bolt EV has been extensive and includes naming it to our 2017 10Best Cars list and even validating that it indeed can achieve and even exceed its EPA-rated range of 238 miles on a charge. So far, to maximize EV credits, General Motors has limited Bolt sales to California and Oregon since the end of last year. However, the long-range electric Chevy should be in dealerships nationwide by September 2017. And sure enough, during our trip in and around Silicon Valley, up the coast on Highway 1, and through San Francisco, we saw a number of Bolts sprinkled into the seemingly endless sea of Teslas. Seriously, does anyone in northern California not own a Model S or X"
Since our first drive in a prototype through our most recent instrumented test, the Bolt has delivered on its lofty promises. Its combination of range and price ($37,495, or just under $30,000 after federal tax credits) places it in a uniquely compelling spot among EVs, and it?s dynamically sound as well. The Bolt has a surprisingly competent chassis, and scooting around town is effortless, with the instant torque of the electric motor helping to squirt the car from zero to 60 mph in just 6.5 seconds. We also really like that you can activate the aggressive regenerative-braking function via a steering-wheel paddle and come all the way to a stop without using the brake pedal. After the novelty of driving the Bolt wears off?we admit it may take a while?some may wonder what other ...
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