Chevy Bolt electric car to provide 238-mile range

Detroit, Michigan – Chevrolet will exceed range expectations when the 2017 Bolt EV goes on sale later this year. With the vehicle’s EPA-estimated range of 238 miles, owners can expect to go beyond their average daily driving needs, beating the 200-mile range target the automaker set.

“Chevrolet showed the world the production version Bolt EV earlier this year and in a few short months we’ve moved from that vision to a reality,” says GM North America President Alan Batey. “The Bolt EV is a game changer for the electric car segment and it will start to become available at Chevrolet dealerships later this year.”

The car’s expected MSRP starts at $37,500, before available federal tax credit of up to $7,500, putting it at an almost identical price point as the Tesla Model 3, a much-heralded electric car that could go on sale in late 2017 if that automaker meets its production schedule.

Bolt EV Chief Engineer Josh Tavel says, “Our team took special pride in optimizing every aspect of this vehicle, especially its impressive range and ride dynamics.”

Source: General Motors