Chevrolet Raises the Bar: 2020 Bolt EV to Offer Impressive 417-kilometres of Range

Chevrolet announced that the game-changing Bolt EV will now take customers farther, starting with model year 2020 the Bolt EV will offer a remarkable EPA-estimated 417 km of range on a full charge¹, a 34 km increase over previous model years. The Chevrolet Bolt EV’s winning combination of long-range and affordability continues to attract new customers to the electric vehicle segment and the 2020 Bolt EV will appeal to even more customers by allowing them to travel farther between charging sessions.

“The Bolt EV set the bench-mark for long range, affordable electric vehicles and we’re excited to raise the bar by offering nearly 10 percent more EPA-estimated range for the 2020 model year,” said Tim Grewe, Director of Global Battery Cell Engineering and Strategy. “At Chevrolet we’re constantly listening to customer feedback and we heard the desire for more range. The team worked diligently to find ways to improve battery energy, giving customers the confidence to go more than the extra kilometre.”

To achieve this notable range increase, Chevrolet’s battery engineering team improved the energy of the cell electrodes by making small but impactful changes to cell’s chemistry. This innovative thinking allowed the team to implement the range increase without having to change the physical battery pack and the way it is integrated into the vehicle structure.

"Since its launch in 2016, the Chevrolet Bolt EV has been changing perceptions of electric vehicles,” said Laura Pacey, Brand Director of Chevrolet. “Its new range of 417 km makes it appeal to an even wider audience. Great range, now even more, is the foundation of Bolt EV’s success. When paired with features like one-pedal driving, Regen on Demand and the instant-torque of the EV motor, the vehicle delivers an exceptional driving experience, which makes it fun to drive every day. Chevrolet committed to offering the world’s first affordable, long-range EV and delivered!”

Currently all Bolt EV owners have access to Chevrolet’s exclusive Energy Assist feature through the myChevrolet^® App². Energy Assist allows customers to view and search for charging stations, plan a trip with multiple waypoints and/or charging stops and monitor the route and get alerts if the route becomes invalid. Earlier this year the myChevrolet App²was updated to enable projection of the Energy Assist feature to the vehicle’s infotainment system via Apple CarPlay^®3and Android Auto^TM4 for drivers with model year 2017 or newer Bolt EVs.

The 2020 Bolt EV will arrive in dealerships later this year. Additional updates include two new exterior colours – Cayenne Orange Metallic (additional-cost option) and Oasis Blue.

¹Your actual range will vary based on several factors, including temperature, terrain, battery age and how you use and maintain your vehicle.

²Available on select Apple and Android devices. Service availability, features and functionality are subject to limitations and vary by model and/or vehicle configuration, device and the plan in which you are enrolled. Device data connection required. Visit onstar.ca for more details.

³Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible iPhone and data plan rates apply. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc. Siri, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks for Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries.

⁴Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android compatible smartphone running Android™ 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply. Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.