2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV review
Chevrolet Bolt EV highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- All-electric performance
- Lots of cabin space
- Large touchscreen
Cons
- Some interior materials look and feel cheap
- Smallish, hard seating
- No built-in navigation maps
Battery range (EPA estimate)
238 miles
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Style and features in an electric package
The Chevrolet Bolt EV help to pave the way for electric cars and can suit your needs if you're a green-conscious driver. The 2019 Chevy Bolt EV also has a layout and features that are appealing if you're looking for the right compact car. The 2019 Bolt comes with many standard tech features and offers upscale options like leather seats. Its back seat is large enough for adults, making the Bolt a great small car that also happens to be electric.
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2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV trims
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Includes cloth seats, a rearview camera, six-way adjustable front seats (with heated seats as an option), and a six-speaker audio system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Premier
Includes leather seats, heated seats (except rear middle), blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert, rear parking assist, and a heated steering wheel.
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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
1. Long range
The 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV can drive for an EPA-estimated 238 miles on a single charge.
This will take you far if you're running errands or going on a day trip. If range-anxiety has kept you from making the leap to electric, the Bolt is a good option for making the switch from a traditional vehicle.2. Available features
The 2019 Chevy Bolt EV offers plenty of features to help you get where you're going. It comes standard with a rearview camera and teen driver technology, which is designed to set speed and volume limits. The Premier trim level comes standard with blind-spot monitoring, lane-change alert, cross-traffic alert, and rear parking sensors, all of which are also optional on the base LT trim. Lane-keep assist and automatic emergency braking are available options on both trims.
3. Connectivity
The 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV keeps drivers and passengers connected while they're on the road. The Bolt has a 10.2-inch display screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. The Bolt is also available with SiriusXM® Radio and WiFi hotspot.
A six-speaker audio system with an optional Bose® premium audio system is available on the Bolt's Premier trim.4. Instant torque
When you're driving the Bolt you won't hear the engine roar but you'll definitely feel its power. Like most electric vehicles the Bolt has zippy handling. The one-speed transmission means that you can accelerate quickly since the electric motor doesn't need to switch through various gears. Instead, it gives you instant torque that will make accelerating a thrill. When you want the power, it's available as soon as you put the pedal down.
5. Cargo space
The Bolt is a small car; however, it has a surprising amount of space, especially if you choose the hatchback design. With the rear seats in place, the 2019 Bolt EV has 16.9 cubic feet of cargo space. However, if you need more room you can fold down all or some of the back seat, which has a 40/60 split. With the rear seat folded entirely flat, the Bolt has 56.6 cubic feet of cargo space. That's enough to carry suitcases, boxes, and similar items that you might need to transport.
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Chevrolet Bolt EV features and specs
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Premier 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- BOSE Sound System
- Lane Departure Warning
- Satellite Radio Ready
Drive Wheels
2WD
Engine size
0.0L
Engine type
Electric
Wheelbase
102.4"
Overall length
164"
Width
69.5"
Height
62.8"
Leg room
F 41.6"/R 36.5"
Head room
F 39.7"/R 37.9"
Front tires
P215/50R17
Rear tires
P215/50R17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV FAQ
The 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Premier: Battery range of 238 miles.
- LT: Battery range of 238 miles.
Here is what's new for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV:
- Heated Mirrors
More about the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Color options
Exterior colors
Cajun Red Tincoat
Green Mist Metallic (Premier trim only)
Kinetic Blue Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Nightfall Grey Metallic
Shock
Silver Ice Metallic (Premier trim only)
Slate Grey Metallic
Summer White
Interior details
The 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV is a hatchback car with seating for five people. The front seats have 41.6 inches of legroom and are six-way power-adjustable. The rear seats have 36.5-inches of legroom—enough for adult passengers. Behind the rear seats, there are 16.9 cubic feet of cargo space, which increases to 56.6 cubic feet when the seats are folded flat. The LT trim comes with cloth and optionally heated seats, while the Premier trim comes with leather seats which, except for the middle rear seat, are heated. The Bolt has a 10.2-inch touchscreen.
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