Highly Anticipated Bolt EV Named MOTOR TREND Car Of The Year

According to Chevrolet, MOTOR TREND has recognized the all-new Chevrolet Bolt EV as their 2017 Car of the Year. As one of the most affordable electric cars on the market, the Bolt EV offers an EPA-estimated 238 miles of range on a full charge.

“Chevrolet is the fastest-growing full-line retail brand in the industry thanks to an exceptional vehicle lineup, which includes ground-breaking products like the Bold EV,” stated Alan Batey, president of GM North America and Global Chevrolet brand chief. “Being recognized once again as MOTOR TREND Car of the Year is a great honor for the Chevrolet team.”

The Car of the Year decision is based on six important evaluation categories, including advancement in design, engineering excellence, efficiency, safety, value and performance of intended function.

This is not Chevy’s first go-around with MOTOR TREND, either. The brand has been awarded four times in the last three years, with the Camaro being named 2016 Car of the Year and the Colorado being named Truck of the Year in both 2015 and 2016.

“Chevrolet is on a roll with new and compelling vehicles that have reset the bar for trucks in 2015, trucks and sports cars in 2016, and for 2017, electric cars,’ said Ed Loh, MOTOR TREND Editor-in-Chief. “The Bolt EV is certainly a game changing vehicle and we look forward to seeing whether we’ll be recognizing another Chevrolet next year in our annual awards.”

Excited to check out the Bolt EV for yourself? Be on the lookout- it will be arriving to Chuck Hutton Chevy in Memphis, TN next month!