General Motors Announces 383 KM EV Range for Chevrolet Bolt

When expectations are heady, it’s always better to under-promise and over-perform.

Chevrolet promised to offer the first affordable electric vehicle with up to 320 kilometres of range and will exceed those expectations when the 2017 Bolt EV goes on sale later this year. With the vehicle’s US EPA-estimated range of 383 kilometres (238 mles), owners can expect to go beyond their average daily driving needs — with plenty of range to spare — in the 2017 Bolt EV when charging regularly.

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

To put the figure in perspective, with an estimated driving range of 383 kilometres, Bolt drivers would be able to travel non-stop between Vancouver and Seattle, Calgary and Edmonton, Regina and Saskatoon, Halifax and Moncton as well as Toronto and Sudbury.

“Chevrolet showed the world the production version Bolt EV earlier this year and in a few short months we’ve moved from that vision to a reality,” said GM North America President Alan Batey. “The Bolt EV is a game changer for the electric car segment and it will start to become available at Chevrolet dealerships later this year.”

Bolt EV buyers won’t be able to find a better value for an all-electric, thrill-inducing ride offering plenty of range, cargo space, technology and safety features that make the Bolt EV a great package for any driver. Canadian Bolt EV pricing will be announced later this year.  Original indicators would that the Bolt would be priced between $30 – $35,000 after provincially-offered rebates in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia were factored in.

“While range is important, we knew Bolt EV owners would want more — more space and more power — and the Bolt EV delivers,” said Bolt EV Chief Engineer Josh Tavel. “Our team took special pride in optimizing every aspect of this vehicle, especially its impressive range and ride dynamics.”

The Chevrolet Bolt is expected to arrive in selected Canadian dealerships in early 2017.

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