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2020 LT 4dr Wagon
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Price:   -  From $36,620
2020 Premier 4dr Wagon Price:   -  From $41,020
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3.4 (Good)

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Overview

What's New

Improvements to the battery enable the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV to travel 21 miles further than the 2019 model, bringing its all-electric range to 259 miles, according to the EPA.

The rearview camera and available surround-view camera system have both been upgraded with high-definition cameras, while two new exterior colors join the lineup.

Choosing Your Chevrolet Bolt EV

The Chevy Bolt EV is available in two trim levels: LT and Premier. Pricing starts at $37,495 including destination for the LT and climbs to $41,895 for the Premier.

Engine Choices

The Bolt EV is powered by a single electric motor, fed by a revised 66-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. It generates 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, while a One Pedal Driving mode renders the brake pedal redundant by transforming kinetic energy into additional battery power. Front-wheel drive is standard.

The Bolt EV has an EPA-estimated range of 259 miles on a full charge. Every Bolt EV offers programmable vehicle charging, which can be preset to replenish the battery overnight or while utility rates are cheap.

DC fast charging capability is available for $750, which Chevy says allows the battery to be charged up to 100 miles of range in a half hour.

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

The Chevy Bolt EV is a small wagon with seating for five. The trunk offers 16.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, but that expands to an impressive 56.6 cubic feet with the rear seat folded down.

Premier models also have a false cargo floor, creating a flat load area when the rear seats are dropped.

Chevrolet Bolt EV

Safety Features

The Bolt EV doesn't come standard with any active safety features, which is disappointing in this day and age.

Thankfully, the Premier trim comes with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane change alert, and rear parking sensors as standard. These features are available through the $495 Driver Confidence Package on the LT.

The $495 Driver Confidence II Package, which is available on both trims, further adds automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, pedestrian detection, automatic high beams, and a following distance indicator.

Connectivity

The Bolt EV comes standard with a 10.2-inch touchscreen complete with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, satellite radio, wi-fi hot spot capability, and two USB ports.

The Premier trim offers the Infotainment Package ($595), which bundles two rear USB ports, wireless charging, and a seven-speaker Bose audio system.

Chevrolet Bolt EV

LT - From $37,495

Even the base Bolt EV LT is impressively equipped, with keyless entry, push button start, remote start, automatic climate control, a six-speaker audio system, an 8-inch driver information display, and a leather-trimmed shift knob on the list of standard features.

Outside, there are 17-inch wheels, heated side mirrors, HID headlights, LED taillights and daytime running lights, and a gloss black grille.

For $555, the Comfort and Convenience Package adds heated front seats, a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Premier - From $41,895

The hefty $4,400 price hike to the Premier trim is partly due to the aforementioned standard safety features, a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, heated rear outboard seats.

Premier models are distinguished externally by chrome detailing, roof-mounted side rails, side mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators, and 17-inch machined aluminum wheels.

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CarsDirect Tip

It’s hard to justify buying a 2020 Chevy Bolt EV Premier when LT models are mechanically identical and over $4,000 cheaper. However, given their low price, we’d recommend adding one or both of the Driver Confidence packs to enhance its safety roster.

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Expert Review

Pros
  • Big-time range
  • Great utility
  • Surprising acceleration
  • Fantastic infotainment
Cons
  • Toned-down styling
  • Limited seat padding
  • Lacks efficiency compared to some rivals
Expert Rating
3.4 (Good)

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Enhanced range comes with caveats. The Chevrolet Bolt has remained mostly the same since its 2017 debut, but the new model gets a few enhancements. The most important 2020 Chevy Bolt EV update is its 21 extra miles of range, bringing it to 259 miles on a full charge, according to the EPA.

While this range boost is excellent and puts it in the mix with the Tesla Model 3, it still falls behind many competitors in overall efficiency. Despite this lack of efficiency, the Bolt EV remains one of the best electric cars on the market.

Big range boost, but inefficient charging. The Chevy Bolt EV got a revamped battery that pushes its range to an impressive 259 miles. In the compact class, this puts it behind only the 310-mile long-range Model 3. At 259 miles, the Bolt EV can cover any daily commuter, even if there’s no charger at work, and it can handle road trips with a little preplanning.

Range is only a part of the EV equation, though. There's also the rate it consumes electricity, which the EPA uses to determine its miles per gallon equivalent. The 2020 Bolt EV delivers a respectable 118 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), but it falls way behind some competitors, including the Hyundai Ioniq Electric (133 MPGe) and the Model 3 standard range (131 MPGe).

Also dragging the Bolt EV down is its 55-kW onboard charger, which charges significantly slower than the 100-kW charger in the Kia Niro EV.

Though it falls a bit low on the MPGe scale, the Bolt EV makes up for this with un-EV-like performance. It whirrs its way to 60 mph in under seven seconds, beating every competitor not bearing the Tesla name.


Chevrolet Bolt EV

All the utility, but your backside may suffer The Bolt broke many EV design trends by offering a traditional high-roofed hatchback design when it debuted. This not only gives it the traditional appearance some buyers crave, but it also gives it plenty of space.

Inside, this EV boasts 16.9 cubes of cargo room with the rear seats upright and a relatively cavernous 56.6 cubes with the rear seats lowered. The Model 3 tops out at 15 cubic feet and the Nissan LEAF maxes out at 30 cubic feet.

As for passenger room, the Bolt EV does just fine with 41.6 inches of front legroom and 37.9 inches of rear legroom. Despite ample room, you likely won’t be too comfy on longer hauls, as its thinly padded seats leave a lot of room for improvement.

Good tech features, but you must spend up for safety. The Bolt EV leaves little to desire in the standard tech department with its LED headlights, keyless ignition, automatic climate control, 8-inch driver information center, 10.2-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.

While Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are common in traditional cars, the EV realm seems to be slipping, as the LEAF offers them as an option and the Model 3 doesn’t offer them at all. The Tesla does make up for its shortcoming with a standard 15-inch touchscreen.

Where the Bolt EV lacks is in safety, as this advanced EV is behind in standard stay-safe tech. It offers automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, and front parking sensors, but they are options. The LEAF, Model 3, and Ioniq Electric all offer standard automatic emergency braking.

Final thoughts. With its huge driving range, quick acceleration, and roomy cabin, the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV is about as close as an EV can get to a traditional car. Those seeking the pinnacle of efficiency, though, maybe deceived by its 259-mile range.

Buyers looking for an EV that’s cheapest to drive shouldn’t focus solely on range. They should look to MPGe, and here the Hyundai Ioniq and Tesla Model 3 standard range are superior. Sure, you may charge more often in these rigs, but they use the power you put in them more efficiently.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Horsepower/Torque
200 HP / 266 ft.lbs.
Transmission
1-spd auto
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
127 / 108 / 118 Mpge
Passenger Capacity
5 / 2
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Horsepower/Torque
200 HP / 266 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
key
127 / 108 / 118 Mpge
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent Torsion Beam Beam
Spare Tire And Wheel
Fuel Tank
Recommended Fuel Type
Electric
Average Cost To Fill Tank
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
56.6 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
94 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
164.0 "
Exterior Width
69.5 "
Exterior Height
62.8 "
Front Headroom
39.7 "
Rear Headroom
37.9 "
Front Legroom
41.6 "
Rear Legroom
36.5 "
Front Shoulder Room
54.6 "
Rear Shoulder Room
52.8 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,563 Lbs.
Wheel Base
102 "
Turning Radius
17.7 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
17.0 " Painted Aluminum / 16.0 " Steel
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Black
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
None
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5 / 2
Seat Trim
Premium Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
60-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Chevrolet Mylink Siriusxm Am/fm/satellite, Clock, Seek-scan / Chevrolet Mylink Siriusxm Am/fm/satellite, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Front And Rear
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver And Passenger
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Rear Side-impact Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Forward Collision Alert Forward Collision Warning / Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Change Alert With Side Blind Zone Alert Blind Spot
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist With Lane Departure Warning Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Front Pedestrian Braking Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Intellibeam Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Rear Park Assist Rear
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
12 Months / Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
72 Months / 100,000 Miles
Accessories Months

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