BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Chevrolet |
Ford |
| Model |
Bolt EV 1LT 2025 |
Compact Crossover EV (budget model – name TBA) |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric |
All-electric compact crossover SUV |
| Trims |
1LT, 2LT |
TBA (likely 2–3 trims for affordability) |
| Release Date |
March 2025 |
Expected late 2026 |
| Status |
Available |
Upcoming / Development stage |
| Made In |
Michigan, USA |
USA (possible Mexico/Canada production for affordability) |
| Body Type |
Hatchback |
Compact crossover SUV |
| Vehicle Warranty |
3-year/36,000-miles |
Expected 3 yrs / 36,000 mi basic; 8 yrs / 100,000 mi battery |
| Colors |
Summit White Cherry Red Black Silver Blue |
TBA |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Permanent Magnet AC Synchronous |
Single-motor FWD (base) / Dual-motor AWD (higher trims – possible) |
| Horsepower |
200 hp |
Est. 180–250 hp |
| Torque |
266 lb-ft |
Est. 200–300 lb-ft |
| Acceleration |
(0-60 mph) in 6.5 seconds |
6–8 sec (0–60 mph, depending on trim) |
| Top Speed |
93 mph |
110 mph (estimated) |
| Range |
259 miles |
250–300 miles (target for affordability) |
| Drivetrain |
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
FWD (standard), AWD (optional) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion with Ultium |
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP – cost efficient) |
| Battery Capacity |
65 kWh |
Est. 50–65 kWh |
| Power Consumption |
3.9 mi/kWh |
Est. 4.0–4.3 mi/kWh |
| Battery Warranty |
8 years/100,000 miles |
8 yrs / 100,000 mi |
| Home Charging Speed |
(L2, 240V): 7.7 kW (~32 miles/hour) |
7–11 kW AC |
| Supercharging Speed |
55 kW (10-80% in ~60 min) |
N/A (will use CCS/NACS fast charging) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
350 kW |
Up to 150 kW (expected) |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
Up to 34 miles of range per hour |
150 mi in 30 min (fast charger) |
| Charging Time |
7-8 Hours |
30–40 min (10–80% DC fast charging) / ~8–10 hrs (home charging) |
| Charging Connector Type |
SAE Combo (CCS) |
NACS (North American Charging Standard, from 2025) |
| Home Charging Options |
Level 1 Charging (120-volt), Level 2 Charging (240-volt) |
Level 1 & Level 2 AC (120V/240V) |
| Onboard Charger Power |
11.5 kW |
11 kW (expected) |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
163.2 inches |
175–180 in |
| Width |
69.5 inches |
72–75 in |
| Height |
63.4 inches |
64–66 in |
| Wheelbase |
102.4 inches |
106–110 in |
| Ground Clearance |
5.3 inches |
6–7 in |
| Cargo Space |
16.6 cu-ft (rear seats up), 57 cu-ft (folded) |
20–25 cu ft (rear seats up) / 45–50 cu ft (folded) |
| Curb Weight |
3,600 lbs |
3,800–4,200 lbs |
| No. of Doors |
5 Doors |
4 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 Seats |
5 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Alloy wheels |
Alloy (standard) |
| Wheel Size |
17-inch |
16–18 in (trim dependent) |
| Front Tire |
215/50R17 |
TBA |
| Rear Tire |
215/50R17 |
TBA |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
Electric Power Steering |
| Transmission |
Single-speed automatic |
Single-speed direct drive |
| Turning Radius |
17.1 ft |
18 ft (est.) |
| Gear Box |
Direct drive |
Automatic (EV single speed) |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson strut |
MacPherson strut (likely |
| Rear Suspension |
Torsion beam |
Torsion beam (base) / multi-link (AWD trims possible) |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
Yes |
No (BlueCruise not expected in base model, maybe optional in higher trims) |
| Navigation System |
Yes |
Yes (integrated, cloud-based) |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
No |
Available on higher trims |
| Climate Control |
Yes |
Automatic (single/dual-zone depending on trim) |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
Yes |
Yes |
| Over The Air Updates |
No |
Yes (cost-saving architecture supports OTA) |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
Yes |
Optional |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
No |
Yes |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Yes (wireless) |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
Yes (wireless) |
| Touchscreen |
10.2 inches |
Yes |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Speakers |
6 Speakers |
6–10 (depending on trim, B&O possible option) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Regenerative braking with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
Regenerative + Hydraulic |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated discs |
Disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Solid discs |
Disc |
| Brake Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Door Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| Child Safety Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Airbags |
10 Airbags |
6–8 |
| Rear Seat Belt |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
No |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
No |
No (not off-road focused) |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
No |
Yes |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
No |
No (not off-road focused) |
| Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Mirrors |
No |
Yes |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
No |
Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
Yes |
