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Chevrolet Grows EV Lineup with 2022 Bolt EUV and Bolt EV

All-Electric Bolt EUV is first Chevrolet to offer Super Cruise¹

2021-02-12

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Oshawa, Ontario (February 14^th, 2021) – Today, Chevrolet expanded its electric vehicle portfolio with the introduction of the new, all-electric 2022 Bolt EUV alongside the redesigned 2022 Bolt EV.

Distinguished by unique exterior designs, including an SUV-like proportion for the new Bolt EUV, each is propelled by the proven technology that helped make the Bolt EV the industry’s first affordable, long-range electric vehicle — and both are part of General Motors’ plan to launch 30 new EVs globally by 2025.

“We are committed to making EVs accessible for everyone and the new Bolt EUV and redesigned Bolt EV are giving customers more choices and reasons to switch to electric,” said Scott Bell, president and managing director, GM Canada, “Canadian teams played an active role in the development and testing of the new Bolt EUV including Canadian Technical Centre engineers who worked on the Super Cruise¹ system—a first for Chevrolet and the cold weather durability testing that was done at our Kapuskasing Proving Grounds in northern Ontario.”

The Bolt EV has led the charge in putting more drivers in electric vehicles. Since its market introduction in 2017, global sales have topped 100,000, with over 13,000 Bolt EV sales in Canada.

“The Chevrolet Bolt EV has been changing perceptions of electric vehicles and introducing new customers to the brand”, said Laura Pacey, brand director of Chevrolet. “In Canada, over 70 per cent of EV buyers are new to Chevrolet and with the introduction of the SUV-proportioned Bolt EUV with even more technology and features, Chevrolet is expanding our lineup so that more Canadians can get into an EV.”

Along with broadening the brand’s electric vehicle lineup, the Bolt EUV Premier will also be the first Chevrolet vehicle to offer Super Cruise¹, the industry’s first true hands-free driver assistance system for divided and compatible highways.

Chevrolet is also making charging more convenient with a new Dual Level Charge Cord, which comes standard on the Bolt EUV and is available on Bolt EV and could eliminate the need to purchase a separate level 2 charging unit for their home, for many customers. It has a changeable plug that allows the customer to plug into a standard 120-volt three-prong outlet for Level 1 charging and a 240-volt outlet for Level 2 charging up to 7.2 kW.

The new Dual Level Charge Cord comes standard with Bolt EUV and is available for Bolt EV. For maximum Level 2 charging speed, both vehicles are now capable of 11 kW Level 2 charging, but separate level 2 charging equipment (not included and requires professional installation) is required².

Chevrolet customers also have location access to more than 10,000 charging outlets in Canada through the Energy Assist feature within their myChevrolet app¹⁴. It enables owners to plan and manage their routes more efficiently, locate available charging stations along their route, and receive real-time alerts about range.

The 2022 Bolt EV has a starting at MSRP of $38,198³ and the 2022 Bolt EUV has a starting at MSRP of $40,198³ before federal and available provincial incentives. Both will be available at dealerships this summer.

Design distinctions

The new Bolt EUV and redesigned Bolt EV share an architecture, but their designs are unique. No exterior sheet metal parts are shared between the two vehicles and the EUV is approximately 6 inches longer.

“The new Bolt EUV and Bolt EV build on our bold and athletic Chevrolet SUV design themes, but are executed in a uniquely electric way,” said Phil Zak, executive design director, Chevrolet. “These two designs feature excellent proportions and tech-focused interiors, with more premium materials, which are key to our growing EV portfolio.”

Bolt EUV brings its own character to the growing small SUV segment with a modern, muscular design and a roomier interior and ample rear legroom. It also features a distinctive front-end with a sculpted grille and signature lighting, including standard LED headlamps and Chevrolet’s brand-specific high-eye daytime running lamps, which double as sequential turn-signal indicators.

Additional Chevrolet SUV styling cues on the EUV include a centre crease line that runs from the front fascia through the hood and seamless horizontal body lines that give a sense of motion even when the vehicle is standing still. Standard roof rails also reinforce the SUV aesthetic.

For Bolt EV, the design updates include a new, more upright front fascia and new front and rear lighting signatures — including the signature high-eye daytime running lights in front.

Inside, both vehicles feature new instrument panels, vehicle controls and seats, with a 10.2-inch-diagonal infotainment⁴ colour touchscreen and integrated climate controls common to both for clean, intuitive interfaces. The infotainment screen features real-time displays with more details available on the 8-inch-diagonal configurable colour gauge cluster.

There’s also a new, electronic gear shift design that uses pull toggles and push buttons to free up more interior space. For increased regenerative braking²⁰, there’s even a new One-Pedal¹⁹ Driving button that keeps the system active between drive cycles.

The new interior includes a sporty, flat-bottom steering wheel that incorporates the regen-on-demand²⁰ paddle and a black Chevrolet “bowtie” emblem. Additionally, the redesigned seats feature a triangular geometric pattern and contrasting colour stitching — premium design that gives a consistent and upscale atmosphere, while also complementing the new instrument panel and steering wheel designs.

When it comes to spaciousness, the all-new Bolt EUV expands on the Bolt EV’s already roomy cabin, with nearly three inches of additional rear legroom. Heated steering wheel, and heated front seats are standard. Ventilated front seats and heated rear outboard seats are available on select trims, along with a panoramic power sunroof for Bolt EUV.

Super Cruise¹ and additional technologies

The 2022 Bolt EUV Premier is the first Chevrolet offered with Super Cruise¹, the industry’s first true hands-free driver assistance system for divided and compatible highways. It can be used on more than 320,000 km (200,000 miles) of enabled highways in Canada and the U.S.

Super Cruise¹ employs many advanced technology features, including a Driver Attention System and precision LiDAR map data. The Driver Attention System uses a small camera located on the top of the steering column and works with infrared lights to determine where the driver is looking whenever Super Cruise¹ is in operation.

If the Driver Attention System detects the driver’s gaze has turned away from the road ahead for too long, the steering wheel light bar will prompt the driver to return their attention to the road. If the system determines continued inattentiveness, it will use visible and audible alerts to notify the driver to take back control of the wheel. Super Cruise¹ is available on Bolt EUV Premier.

Chevrolet Safety Assist⁵ is standard on both Bolt EUV and Bolt EV and includes safety and advanced driver assistance technologies, such as Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, IntelliBeam and Front Pedestrian Braking. Additionally, Rear Cross Traffic Alert⁵, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Park Assist, and HD Rear Vision Camera⁵ also come standard on both models.

The Bolt EUV Premier includes even more driver assistance technology with standard, HD Surround Vision⁵ and Adaptive Cruise Control⁵.

Additional connectivity technologies offered in the Bolt EUV and Bolt EV include new wireless Apple^® CarPlay⁶ and Android Auto^TM7 phone projection capability, as well as wireless phone charging⁸ that is standard on Bolt EUV, and an available built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi^® Hotspot⁹.

Also, new In-Vehicle Apps¹⁰ allow users to browse a list of available apps such as Alexa Built-In¹¹, Spotify^®12, The Weather Channel^® and many more, and install them on the infotainment system⁴. With Alexa, drivers can use simple voice commands, while keeping their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. Alexa can play music, get directions, place calls, listen to audiobooks, control your smart home¹³, access tens of thousands of Alexa skills and more – just ask, and Alexa will respond.

Proven propulsion system

Powering the Bolt EUV and Bolt EV is the proven battery technology that helped make the Bolt EV the industry’s first affordable, long-range electric vehicle.

An advanced 65 kWh lithium-ion battery pack helps the Bolt EV deliver a GM-estimated range of up to 417 km (259 miles) on a full charge¹⁴. With the slightly larger Bolt EUV, the GM-estimated range of up to 402 km (250 miles) on a full charge¹⁴.

The battery system features Chevrolet’s proven active thermal management system, which uses coolant to maintain the battery at its ideal operating temperature. This technology is a primary enabler of Chevrolet’s 8-year/160,000 km¹⁵ limited Electric Vehicle & Propulsion Battery Component Warranty coverage.

Additionally, standard DC Fast charging capability enables the Bolt EV to recharge up to 160 km (100 miles) of range in 30 minutes¹⁶ and 154 km (95 miles) for Bolt EUV¹⁶.

Customers can remotely view their current charging status and battery charge level, customize their charge settings and setup charge notifications via the myChevrolet mobile app^®17. The Energy Assist feature¹⁸ within the myChevrolet mobile app^®17 can help you plan road trips by locating charging stations — including real-time availability.

Additional propulsion system highlights include:

• Single-motor drive unit that delivers 200 horsepower (150 kW) and 266 lb.-ft. (360 Nm) of near-instant torque
• Regen-on-Demand²⁰ that allows the driver to convert kinetic energy into energy stored within the battery for future use, with a simple pull on a steering wheel-mounted paddle
• One-Pedal Driving¹⁹ lets the driver speed up, slow down and even come to a complete stop using only the accelerator pedal¹⁹.

The 2022 Bolt EUV and Bolt EV were introduced through a special, 90-second commercial titled “Magic is Electric” made in collaboration with Walt Disney World Resort. It can be viewed at https://www.chevrolet.ca/en/electric/updates

ABOUT CHEVROLET

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, available in 79 countries with more than 3.2 million cars and trucks sold in 2020. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.ca.

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2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EV & BOLT EUV PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS

EFFICIENCY                                                 BOLT EV                             BOLT EUV

^GM estimate based on a full charge and subject to change prior to production.  GM Estimated range based on current capability of analytical projection consistent with SAE J1634 revision 2017 - MCT. Actual range will vary based on several factors, including temperature, terrain, battery age, loading, and how you use and maintain your vehicle.

BATTERY SYSTEM

^Whichever comes first. Coverage begins on the date the vehicle is delivered and ends at the expiration of the applicable coverage period. Your vehicle's Warranty Booklet contains conditions, limitations, restrictions and exclusions and coverage periods pertaining to the warranties and the Owner's Manual contains important information which may impact you maintaining your warranties. See your Warranty Booklet and Owner’s Manual for details.

ELECTRIC DRIVE

CHARGING TIMES^                                     BOLT EV                             BOLT EUV

^ Charging times are estimates and may vary based upon battery condition, charge level, output of charge unit, vehicle settings and outside temperature

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS                             BOLT EV                              BOLT EUV

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS                               BOLT EV                             BOLT EUV

WEIGHTS & CAPACITIES                             BOLT EV                                BOLT EUV

^Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution