I just noticed the Bolt EV specifications says the rear axle is not independent suspension.
Combine that with the short wheelbase, how does it handle out on the highway? Or is this a city car - but that's the point of the 200+ mile range right?
From InsideEVs.
This is for USA only (in Canada DC Fast Charging is not an option, it's standard). Not sure yet what other order differences there will be between countries.
That's good news for Canada - if it was a straight conversion from US MSRP to CDN then it would be too expensive and wouldn't sell well.
However, I think this also points to the fact that the Bolt pricing in the USA is so high because GM can cash in on rebates. Once the incentives run out I...
Thanks for the video. The front seat looks like it is all the way forward, so skews the size perception a little bit.
I'm guessing the Bolt will have higher seats than the Volt so likely feet can go underneath somewhat as well.
I'd gladly pay $20 to avoid talking to a car salesperson. I don't want them coming to my home.
As long as the thing is charged up, I don't have a problem going to take a real test drive. If Nissan doesn't show us a real compelling LEAF 2.0 or other EV before the Bolt comes out, it'll be the...
https://youtu.be/Fb0C-cR1XEs
AutoMoto Tube does this walkaround video at the Chicago Auto Show of the most popular electric vehicle on the auto show circuit!
Thought I would share this on the forum: Automotive News says the Opel Ampera-e will be built alongside the Bolt EV at GM's Orion plant near Detroit.
Since the Ampera-e is essentially the same as the Bolt, minus some exterior plastic, it makes sense to use the already built assembly line.
I didn't really think of that, but the Opel pictures do look like it is more of a 'concept' rendering than an actual photo?
I'll update the post to include Bolt EV production photos too, thanks!
The Opel Ampera-e is GM's European spec Chevy Bolt EV, and will go on sale sometime 'in the near future'.
Aside from different badges, there is a slightly different front and rear bumper.
From my interpretation of the information from GM it sounds like the pedal will only do friction braking, with the paddle controlling all regen. But! Companies have been known to make confusing statements before