2022 Bolt EUV Embodies Efficiency and Convenience With Electric Power, Hands-Free Convenience of Super Cruise

With electric cars becoming more and more viable as an Eco-friendly option, everyone here at West Chevy of Knoxville has been loving the 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV. The staff at Cnet.com has always been enamored with high-performing and great-looking cars that will no longer have the need to pull up at the pump. They loved the futuristic and thin running lights on the front bumper’s grille. 

The space under the center armrest in the new EUV officially clocks in at around 16.3 feet. This is enough for a sizable pre-holiday grocery run or a long trip’s baggage, while still driving like a smaller-sized vehicle when it comes to handling and navigation. 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque are sent to the front axle with an amazingly capable electric motor, and the 247 miles you can run on a single charge will easily see you through the busiest of weeks!

The 7.2-kilowatt charging system and dual-level cord work with both 120-volt Level 1 and 240-volt Level 2 configurations, and you’ll be looking at about 7 hours to be completely juiced on a level 2 charger. One of the options that everyone will appreciate is Super Cruise. This Level 2 driver aid is the combination of adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist that takes expertly pre-mapped stretches of highway and allows the computer to do the work to keep you situated safely and consistently in your lane.

There’s a camera on board to assure that you have your eyes pointed in the right direction, and Super Cruise provides a smooth and jitter-free ride that seems just as well-honed as human instincts. Every Bolt EUV gets a 10.2-inch touchscreen on the dashboard that runs the Chevy Infotainment 3 Plus System, with the inclusion of Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a wireless device charger. 

When it comes to keeping you safe, the EUV is already dialed into your needs. Included as standard are automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, lane-departure warning, and the Teen Driver suite. Don’t forget to check out the Premier trim’s added bonuses: rear parking sensors, a rearview camera mirror, a surround-view camera system, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control to make urban navigation easier. The Bolt EUV is perfectly poised for the new era of efficient energy and soon-to-be effortless navigation!

Summer New Unit Update: Chevy Bolt to Light up the Lots One Month Early

Since the Bolt’s introduction to the masses last December, Chevrolet has been slowly rolling the car out to more states in preparation for its availability to everyone. GM representative Fred Ligouri confirmed that August will be the month where you can come see just how many cool features this plug-in offers the Eco-conscious consumer. Said to be vivaciously quick on its feet and ultimately very fun to drive, this is the vehicle on the market that is truly designed to do its best to rival a Tesla.

Offering up to 53 pure electric miles and up to 420 miles with a full charge, this newer Bolt will allow the driver to make fewer stops. All of us here In Knoxville on the lot agree that this will ultimately help you focus on your commute, and begin to visit the gas station less and less. The Bolt proudly touts a 1.5-liter direct injected high-efficiency engine, and creates its own source of additional energy when the battery runs out, by use of a gas-powered generator.

Some of the most exciting features of the Bolt are the ways that you can charge and monitor the battery. Using the Innovative Power Flow screen helps you efficiently track your driving, and Regen on Demand transfers the energy from the motion of the vehicle, ingeniously storing it in the battery while slowing the vehicle down. This is all governed by the press of a paddle mounted on the steering wheel, and the recharging options are also luring many into checking out this electrified and uniquely individual auto.

You can take the 13-hour route, where the car recharges with a 120-volt portable cord, or opt for a professionally installed charging system, that is double the charge and takes about 4 and a half hours. When it comes to electricity, some consumers are worried about rates, and you can even utilize location-based charging. Based on GPS data, the “home” setting for charging allows you to take advantage of electricity rates that are off-peak in price, and it will begin charging immediately when you leave the house. The Bolt combines looks that are very striking with aerodynamics that are finely-tuned, meant to be a bit bolder of an attitude on display than some of the other similar electric cars out there.

The reason for the Bolt becoming available quicker is big news for drivers in the Knoxville metro is largely due to range: until now, most electric cars at the entry level could not achieve more than 100 miles of driving range on a charge. Since this model can travel up to 90 miles on a 30-minute charge at a fast-charging station, it is quite the game-changer in the electric realm. Agile handing, seating for up to five, and features like a 10.2” touch screen are all within reach for a price that is almost under half of what is needed to obtain a Tesla Model S.

Ask about our 8-year warranty, that also takes you up to 100,000 miles, and takes along with it some of the worry that you may have about owning a high-tech EV. We can show you the LT and Premier trim levels that are available for the Bolt as well. Get ready to fully embrace electric, and be wowed at the features and capabilities of Knoxville's best energy-saving auto option.

Upcoming Bolt Electric Car Adds Jolt to Chevy’s Portfolio

Chevy Bolt expects to be available by 2017 or ’18 in all 50 states

Car fans are also looking toward the future at the next best model, latest technology and advancements. Within the next couple of years, Chevrolet wants to tap into the growing electric market with an all-electric car of its own: the Bolt.

With the hybrid Volt already offered, Chevrolet is working toward the next step with an all-electric EV vehicle. The Bolt has been seen tested under camouflage and in spy shots, so it’s reality, not myth.

According to Shad Balch of GM, “... leadership has essentially fast-tracked this car into production” after the concept was shown off at the Detroit Auto Show back in February.

The Bolt will also be built in America, and there should be an estimated 200-plus miles of range on a charge. Taking cues from its hybrid Volt cousin, the Bolt looks to expand on the battery technology of the Volt and Spark EV.

All 50 states are expected to have the Bolt on sale by 2017, which offers an alternative to the proposed Tesla 3. Those in Tennessee who are looking for an eco-friendly or electric car will be thrilled to get behind the wheel of a Bolt.



An all-electric car will surely provide a positive offering to the Chevrolet portfolio and to the vehicles at West Chevrolet. As Chevy already makes hybrids, sedans, performance cars, muscle cars, CUVs and SUVs, an electric car will be a welcome fit.

“... it is a long-range EV that anybody can get themselves into. ... [This is] a good alternative to the luxury long-range EVs that are available now,” Balch said. “It's something that people can see themselves actually affording to get into. That's the message from this car.”

What are your thoughts on the Bolt? Would you drive one?

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