Clipped from TheVerge live coverage of CES:
https://live.theverge.com/live-gm-ces-2016/
https://live.theverge.com/live-gm-ces-2016/
Jordan Golson 1:10:58 PM PST
It's Bolt time!
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Jordan Golson 1:11:20 PM PST
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV is looking slick in silver.
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Jordan Golson 1:11:30 PM PST
200 mile range, around $30,000 after tax incentives.
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Chris Welch 1:11:36 PM PST
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Jordan Golson 1:11:44 PM PST
"Truly the first EV that cracks the code of long-range at an affordable price."
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Chris Welch 1:12:25 PM PST
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Jordan Golson 1:12:26 PM PST
"We believe stronger in the dealer model," says Mary. Take that Elon!
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Chris Welch 1:12:36 PM PST
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Jordan Golson 1:12:42 PM PST
Bolt customers never have to worry about driving to another state to service or buy a vehicle. Take that, Elon!
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Chris Welch 1:13:03 PM PST
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Jordan Golson 1:13:32 PM PST
There's a completely flat interior floor, thanks to batteries stored in the base of the chassis.
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Jordan Golson 1:13:49 PM PST
With a DC fast-charging system, the battery can charge to 80% of capacity in 60 minutes.
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Jordan Golson 1:14:22 PM PST
Will allow single-occupant use of California's HOV lanes! That means the lanes will fill up even more than they already are.
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Chris Welch 1:14:30 PM PST
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Jordan Golson 1:14:49 PM PST
The nav system can estimate EV optimized routes, to find the most efficient and not just the fastest way to get there.
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Jordan Golson 1:15:02 PM PST
The interior really does look good.
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Chris Welch 1:15:06 PM PST
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Chris Welch 1:15:45 PM PST
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Jordan Golson 1:15:54 PM PST
There's a special rear camera that streams to the rearview mirror.
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Chris Welch 1:15:55 PM PST
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Jordan Golson 1:16:49 PM PST
VW must be pissed. That e-Golf Touch concept that was shown off yesterday is here today on GM's stage.
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Chris Welch 1:16:57 PM PST
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Jordan Golson 1:17:00 PM PST
It's the first EV to offer CarPlay and Android Auto. Take that, Elon!
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Chris Welch 1:17:55 PM PST
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Jordan Golson 1:18:19 PM PST
You have to feel that the Bolt is the grand finale of Bob Lutz's GM legacy.
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Jordan Golson 1:18:31 PM PST
Bolt will let drivers compete with their friends to see who drives the most efficiently.
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Chris Welch 1:18:49 PM PST
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Jordan Golson 1:19:21 PM PST
The average price for a new vehicle in the US is $33,800. After maximized government incentives, the Bolt will cost around $30,000 (albeit for a relatively small hatchback).
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Chris Welch 1:19:57 PM PST
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Jordan Golson 1:19:57 PM PST
"We see the Bolt EV as more than just a car. It's an upgradable platform for new technologies."
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Jordan Golson 1:20:20 PM PST
The Bolt EV will go into production this year. It will be available for testing my CES attendees today.
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Chris Welch 1:20:44 PM PST
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Chris Welch 1:21:02 PM PST
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Jordan Golson 1:21:09 PM PST
We'll have much more on the Bolt, but for now Mary is done. Mic dropped. Take that, Elon!