The Chevrolet Bolt is one of the most anticipated cars of 2016. GM's first long-range battery electric vehicle is due to hit dealerships before the end of 2016 and beat Tesla's Model 3 to market as the first mass-market long-range BEV. There has been speculation until now as to the Bolt's actual range; on Tuesday morning, Chevrolet confirmed that you can expect an EPA-estimate of 238 miles on a full battery.
We're still not entirely sure how much the Bolt will cost, but Chevrolet says the MSRP will be under $37,500 before any rebates or tax incentives are taken into account. Since its 60kWh battery qualifies the Bolt for the most generous federal tax credit ($7,500), you should be able to pick one up for $30,000—slightly under the average US car price of $33,000.
The race to dominate the mass-market electric vehicle segment is on.
(Score: 2) by turgid on Thursday September 15 2016, @01:23PM
I want standardised interchangeable replaceable batteries so that recharging can be done offline and reenergising is at least as quick as refuelling a conventional petrol car.
I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent [wikipedia.org].
(Score: 2) by bob_super on Thursday September 15 2016, @04:05PM
Tried: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Fluence_Z.E.#Better_Place_battery_swap [wikipedia.org]
But failed: http://www.plugincars.com/renault-nissan-ceo-rejects-battery-swapping-127151.html [plugincars.com]
Good concept, but inherently limiting on the size of the battery, for mechanical reasons.
(Score: 2) by turgid on Thursday September 15 2016, @06:53PM
If at first you don't succeed.... become a budgie?
I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent [wikipedia.org].