The U.S. car marque has held two premieres simultaneously, revealing a facelifted Bolt EV alongside its SUV-like version, the Bolt EUV.
The latest-gen Bolt emerged in 2017 and received a battery upgrade last year, going from 60 to 65 kilowatt-hours. It has kept its sole front-axle mounted electric motor intact with its 204 PS (201 hp / 150 kW) and 360 Nm (266 lb-ft) of torque.
The current refresh is largely stylistic and replaces the fake grille with a stub color-matched to the body. Golden accents become black, and lights and bumpers also appear redesigned. Inside, the 8-inch digital dash cluster is new, the front fascia layout is slightly different, and gear selection now occurs via a button pad, rather than a joystick. The infotainment screen measures 10.2 inches across, and you can pay for ventilated seats in the front and heated seats in the back.
The SUV is slightly longer than the hatchback at 4,306 mm (14.13 feet) versus 4,145 mm (13.6 feet). Both are 1,770 mm (5.81 ft.) wide and 1,616 mm (5.3 ft.) tall, but the soft-roader has more wheelbase at 2,675 mm (8.78 ft.) versus 2,600 mm (8.53 ft.). Roof rails come standard, while sunroof remains optional. The powertrain is identical, but while the EV has 416 km (258.5 miles) of range on a single charge, the EUV has 402 km (250 miles).
Customers can opt for the Safety Assist Package to get such niceties as AEB and lane control, among others. The Bolt EUV is Chevrolet’s first electric car to take advantage of the Super Cruise system with its SALE Level 2 autonomy. The feature had been previously reserved for Cadillac models exclusively.
Pre-orders are already running in the United States, starting from $32,000 for the hatchback (down $500 from pre-facelift) and $34,000 for the SUV. Shipments are expected to begin this summer.