Continuing on The Path to AC-Powered Greatness: 2021 Chevy Bolt Improvement Docket

From the sales lot to the service bay here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis, the ripples of change have been making their profound mark concerning the popularity of all-electric cars. Just last month, we were excited to announce that the 2020 Bolt EV will be seeing a significant range increase! Up from 238 miles for the 2019 model, the incoming Bolt now sees a range of 259 miles.

To make this happen, the energy of the cell electrodes was improved by making small changes to the cell chemistry without needing to change the actual battery pack, and the way it is integrated into the overall vehicle structure. This is great news as it means that in the range category the new Bolt now beats out the Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia Niro EV, and Nissan Leaf Plus. According to the folks on staff at GM Authority, the range is not the only aspect that will see improvement in Bolt models down the line. When it comes to feedback from consumers that have test driven and also owned specific vehicles for some amount of time, the brand we love to represent so much has promised to make some other drastic changes to the interior to boost satisfaction.

More comfortable seats and higher-quality materials for the interior have both been heavy on the request list, and they are supposed to be included in the 2021 model year. This is also when the Bolt is expected to receive its mid-cycle update, and when the Chevy Bolt EUV is slated to launch in North America. Similar to last year's model, the 2020 Bolt EV's electric powertrain generates 200 horsepower, and 266 lb-ft of torque. The Bolt EV was the car to originally set the benchmark for an affordable electric vehicle with a long range, and seeing nearly 10 percent more EPA-estimated range for this model year is very exciting.

Using the myChevrolet mobile app, purchasers of Bolt Evs have access to the exclusive Energy Assist feature. It allows customers to search for charging stations, plan a trip with multiple charging stops, closely monitor their route, and receive alerts if anything happens to render their destination unsafe. Just last year, this mobile app was also updated to enable smartphone projection of the Energy Assist feature straight to the vehicle's infotainment system through Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, for any Bolt EV newer than 2017.

We are also thrilled to announce that Chevy has recently announced a partnership with Qmerit that now enables EV owners an easy way to locate quotes from expert electricians to install the necessary at-home charging equipment. As the world changes so very rapidly every day, the demand for sustainability is now at an all-time high. Ranges go up every year along with tech features and other great qualities, and we are proud to stand behind this model that will no doubt change history and encourage smart day-to-day use.