The Bottom Line: What is a Bolt EUV? The Bolt EUV is an all electric compact SUV based on the Bolt EV hatchback, and is built and sold by Chevrolet. It is a half foot longer than the standard Bolt, with half of its expanded wheelbase increasing the amount of rear legroom by 3 inches. Bolt EUV drivers will find that the SUV offers a generous area for all the gear they want to haul around, with security and safety placed under the rear pull out cargo cover. The Bolt EUV name tag stands for – Electric Utility Vehicle.
The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is a great electric SUV for commuters and small families. It offers good range, a low starting price, and can be ordered with Super Cruise, which enables hands free highway driving. You can drive the Bolt EUV up to 247 miles on a single charge, and it has a charging time of 7.5 hours on a 240 volt level 2 charger. The EPA DOT fuel economy rating is 115 MPGe in combined city and highway driving
The Bolt EUV electric motor is powered by a 288 cell, 65 kWh kilowatt battery pack that makes 200 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque. Chevrolet estimates that the EUV will get near 250 miles on a full charge, and when charging on the go, can regain up to 95 miles of range in only 30 minutes on a DC level 2 fast charger.
This week Chevy sent me a 2022 Bolt EUV Premier Edition SUV to test drive and review. The base window sticker price is $37,500 for this model. The options on the test car are: The Sun and Sound package for $2,495, and the Super Cruise package for $2,200. The total MSRP manufacturer’s suggested retail price, including the $995 destination charge, is: $43,190.
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the total out the door and in your garage purchase price came to: $48,589. Today the average purchase price for an all electric car purchased in 2022 is currently at $66,000, and rising every day. For less than $49 Grand the 2022 Chevy Bolt Premier checks off all the right boxes.
Low entry price, check. Upscale amenities, check. Available hands free Super Cruise driving, check. Tech, safety and performance, check. All packaged into one compact EV with a base starting price of only $33,500. Chevrolet has always been the value leader in cars, trucks and SUVs, and has continued that mission for 111 years now, since 1911.
So, what do you get for your near $49 Grand all electric SUV purchase? First we start with the Sun & Sound package that includes a Bose audio system with 7 speakers, a dual panel panoramic power tilt and sliding sunroof with a power sunshade, the Chevrolet infotainment level 3 system with a 10.2″ HD color touchscreen with voice recognition and navigation, and the Super Cruise hands free driving package with enhanced emergency braking. Meaning the car will apply the brakes if something is in front of you, before you can even react to the situation, automatically, helping you drive safely 24/7.
Plus the all new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt has a one pedal driving button to capture the most regenerative energy. Chevy puts the button in plain sight too, right by the gear selector, and in the ON position it stays ON, meaning you don’t have to hit the button every time you restart the car. You can drive in the one pedal mode all the time, if you want to.
In a new era of tech, all electric vehicles are here today, and the Chevy Bolt EUV is leading the charge. It features outstanding efficiency, cutting edge technology and modern styling. Get behind the wheel and discover the power of an all electric SUV.
General Motors is slashing prices for the Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV amid high demand for electric vehicles. While other automakers are jacking up EV prices to account for rising commodity costs, GM says it wants to send the message that affordability, value and accessibility to great cars at great prices is still a priority at Chevrolet.
When you’re ready to buy a new electric car the Chevy Bolt EUV should be at the top of your ride and drive list, as it’s the most affordable EV in the entire electric car class. Call, click or visit your local Chevrolet dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV. And remember that the base price for a new Bolt SUV starts at only $33,500. Chevrolet – Find New Roads.
Be smart, stay safe, and just breathe. Remember, “You Are What You Drive”© And maybe, just for those reasons alone, you should “Drive one, Buy one, Today”©.
This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a “Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense”© editorial provided by Tony Leopardo. “Tony the Car Guy”© is an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have a question, or comment for Tony, send it to tonyleo@pacbell.net and visit AutoWire.Net at www.autowire.net
