2019 Chevy Bolt Model Review

What's New for the 2019 Chevy Bolt?

Revolutionizing the field and a true pioneer of electric cars, the 2019 Chevy Bolt is the first affordable all-electric car to provide an EPA-estimated 238 miles of driving on one single charge. Depending on your particular driving needs and routines, you can possibly travel for three or even four days without needing to plug in. With a 2019 NHTSA 5-Star overall vehicle rating, the Bolt is one of the most practical, economical, and responsible choices you can make.

Of course, you will still need to rotate your tires, check the brakes, fluids, and hoses, and perform other minor upkeep duties, however, the Chevy Bolt requires much less running maintenance than a gas powered vehicle, with no need for oil changes or engine upkeep.

With the purchase of a Bolt, an EV federal tax credit, while it is still available, can possibly earn you up to $7,500 in tax credit funds. Also, depending on the state in which you reside, you may also qualify for additional savings, such as state EV incentives.

Which Features are Available for 2019?

Available in nine exterior color options, the Bolt features a leather-trimmed shift knob with chrome and satin silver accents, keyless remote entry, as well as keyless remote and push-button start, and a six-speaker audio system.

The vehicle's design easily and comfortably seats five individuals and provides impressive head, shoulder, and legroom for all. A versatile and easy to access multifunctional center console features a sliding armrest, massive storage space, large cup holders, and available wireless charging ports located behind the shifter.

An easy access and user-friendly driver information center provide everything you need during your drive right at your fingertips. Featuring a tablet-like 10.2-inch diagonal full-color touchscreen with an eight-inch-diagonal driver cluster, you can customize the screen to display your set of preferred data for a truly personalized control station, and it offers classic, modern, and enhanced visual modes, as well as split screens and expanded views. Information displayed includes real-time vehicle information such as battery levels, charge settings, estimated range, climate controls, travel direction, outside temperature, speed, navigation, and more. The Chevy Bolt also features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, as well as an available 4G LTE WiFi Hotspot and myChevrolet mobile app.

60/40 split-folding rear seats fold completely flat and offer an impressive 56.6 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume for all your storage needs, small or large, with an available false cargo floor that provides additional, easily accessible, and neatly stowed away storage space.

2019 Bolt Powertrain Options

This versatile and surprisingly powerful electric vehicle contains a front wheel drivetrain and houses 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. The Bolt contains a 60 kWh lithium-ion battery and an electronic transmission selector for Regen and includes a portable 120-volt charging cord. Also available is a 240 volt/32 amp charging unit that provides 25 miles per hour of charge, as well as DC fast-charging that produces an estimated 90 miles with a 30-minute charge. You can choose from a number of charging apps that will update you on the location of charging stations along your route.

A thermal management system allows the underbody to be enclosed, since its battery, unlike a gas-powered engine, does not require air cooling. This provides the Bolt with streamlined airflow and enhanced aerodynamics, improving driving, handling, and maneuverability tremendously. Remarkably fuel efficient, it provides an EPA estimated 128 MPGe of city driving, 110 MPGe of highway driving, and 119 MPGe of combined driving.

The Chevy Bolt has a Long List of Safety Features

The Bolt's sculpted body design and strong wheel arches provide strong, solid road performance and handling. It features four-wheel antilock disc brakes, an impressive 10-airbag safety system, StabiliTrak, an electronic stability control system with traction control, a teen driver mode, rear vision camera, remote panic alarm, tire pressure monitoring system, tire fill alert, and rear child security door locks. Other available safety options and packages include lane keep assist with lane departure warning, rear park assist, a following-distance indicator, forward collision alert, driver confidence package, and more. 12-volt battery rundown protection also comes standard.

Visit our dealership in Kansas City to take a test drive the 2019 Chevy Bolt.