Why did Chevy discontinue the Bolt EUV?
The reason why the Chevy Bolt models are ending production is because of their batteries. Chevrolet is making a significant investment in Ultium®-based platforms. The upcoming Chevy Blazer EV and Chevy Equinox EV use this newer, more advanced architecture. At the time, GM suggested that owners of the 2017-2019 cars could keep driving them however, they couldn’t top off their batteries when charging. After five Chevy Bolts had caught fire and two injuries were reported, GM decided to recall all Bolt cars and proposed to replace all of the batteries.The automaker cites rising costs, including its battery joint venture with LG and the lingering effects of the costly Chevy Bolt battery recall.Due to significant battery issues, the 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV has faced a major recall. GM identified that the high-voltage lithium-ion cells, sourced from LG Energy Solution, could potentially catch fire when charged to total or near-full capacity. This led to the recall of all 2020-2022 Bolt EV and EUV models.The battery in the Chevy Bolt EV or Bolt EUV is guaranteed to get at least 8 years or 100,000 miles out of a new battery. Keep reading to learn more about the longevity of EV batteries with Sunset Chevrolet.
How long does it take to charge a Chevy Bolt EUV?
The Bolt EUV has a total electric range of 247 miles; explore these Chevy Bolt charge times to learn how long it’ll take to replenish the range: Level 1 Basic: 4 miles of range per hour of charging. Level 2 Fast Charging: Full charge in 7 hours. Level 3 Super Fast Charging: Up to 95 miles in 30 minutes of charging. What is the 2023 Chevy Bolt miles-per-charge? You can expect a Chevy Bolt EV range of up to 259 miles* on a full charge. Learn more about the Chevy Bolt charge time and range with Northside Chevrolet, then visit us in San Antonio to take this fun-to-drive EV out for a road test today!How Long Does It Take to Charge a Chevy Bolt EUV? The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV can recharge 95 miles of range in just 30 minutes at a DC Fast Charging station. However, a 240-volt Level 2 charging station can fully recharge the battery in approximately seven hours.
What are the common problems with the Bolt EUV?
A few problems that happened with the Bolt include multiple areas of the ties, and wheels. As well as a number of recalls that include the electrical system, and brakes. Bolts can fail by due to several reasons including (1) the bolt had not been sufficiently preloaded/tension during installation, (2) had lost its preload during service, (3) the applied cyclic loading had been excessive – far beyond the strength of the bolt and/or (4) the bolt had been understrength (quality issue/ .