Imagine: You have to catch a flight to crack a profound deal to save your tanking business. But you’re stuck in dense city traffic, however your eyes rest on a narrow open lane- a ray of hope, the situation seems under control.
And then a sudden wave of realisation zaps out that thought! You notice you’re sitting in your old & expensive muscle car that juices up litres of petrol like whiskey shots and baffles with tight corners.
What happened next? You missed your life-changing flight and lost your business!
But now reimagine the exact-same situation but with a car that understood real-world practicality and has a PHD in urban agility; the outcome- Congrats! you have caught the flight on time and sealed the deal.
Now, let’s make it more interesting by giving soul to that imaginative car of yours-
Presenting, Chevrolet Bolt EV!
A head-to-toe electric car- compact when seen and intelligently electric and punchy when experienced!
A car seamlessly packs confident nimbleness, electric utility and honest efficiency under one roof -providing a harmonious driving experience and seamless mobility without a supercar price tag.
Got a “too good to be true” intuition? Do these adjectives have any resonance with specifications? The answer to all your spec-related queries lies in the below stated Chevrolet Bolt EV specifications sheet.
To know, keep scrolling!
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type: | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Electric Motor (front-mounted, FWD) |
| Displacement/Battery Capacity: | 65 kWh lithium-ion (usable ~61.8 kWh) |
| Power Output: | 150 kW (approximately 201 hp) |
| Torque: | 360 Nm (≈266 lb‑ft) |
| 0-60 mph (0-100km/h): | 6.5 seconds |
| Top Speed: | 91 mph (146 km/h) |
| Number of Cylinders/Motors: | Single electric motor (one driving unit) |
| Fuel Type: | Battery Electric Vehicle (100 % electric) |
| Emission Standard: | Zero tailpipe emissions (qualifies as ZEV) |
Transmission
| Type: | Single-speed automatic (direct-drive electric transmission) |
| Number of Gears: | 1 |
| Drive Type: (FWD / RWD / AWD / 4WD): | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
Dimensions & Weight
| Overall Length: | 4,145 mm (163.2 in) |
| Overall Width: | 1,765 mm (69.5 in) |
| Overall Height: | 1,595 mm (62.8 in) |
| Wheelbase: | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Kerb Weight: | Approx. 1,616 kg (3,562 lbs) |
| Boot Space | Standard: 470 liters (16.6 cu ft) With Rear Seats Folded: 1,603 liters (56.6 cu ft) |
Fuel Efficiency
| Fuel Tank Capacity/ Battery Pack: | 65 kWh Lithium-ion |
| Mileage (City): | Approx. 131 MPGe (Miles Per Gallon Equivalent) |
| Mileage (Highway): | Approx. 109 MPGe |
| Mileage (EPA/Company Certified): | 120 MPGe 259 miles (417 km) per full charge |
Suspension & Brakes
| Front Suspension: | Independent MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension: | Compound Crank (Torsion Beam) with Coil Springs |
| Front Brakes: | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Solid Disc |
| Steering Type: |
Wheels & Tyres
| Wheel Type: (Steel/Alloy) | Alloy (17-inch aluminum wheels) |
| Tyre Size: | 215/50 R17 |
| Spare Tyre: | Not provided (Tire Inflator Kit included instead of a traditional spare) |
Capacity
| Seating Capacity: | 5 persons |
| Number of Doors: | 5 (including rear hatch) |
Features & Technology
| Infotainment System: | 10.2-inch HD color touchscreen with Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system |
| Connectivity: (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, etc.) | Wireless Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto Bluetooth audio streaming USB Type-A & Type-C ports Wi-Fi hotspot capability (subscription-based) |
| Instrument Cluster: (Analog/Digital) | 8-inch fully digital driver display |
| AC Type: (Manual/Automatic/Climate Control) | Automatic Climate Control (Single-Zone) |
| Other Features: | Keyless entry and push-button start Heated front and rear seats (varies by trim) Heated steering wheel (available) 6-speaker audio system Wireless phone charging (available) Teen Driver Mode Ambient interior lighting (select trims) Over-the-air (OTA) software updates |
Safety
| Airbags: | Dual front, front-seat side, and full-length side curtain airbags |
| ABS with EBD: | Standard Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution |
| Traction Control: | Standard (part of StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control system) |
| ESC/VSC: | Electronic Stability Control (StabiliTrak) – Standard |
| ISOFIX: | Yes – LATCH system for child safety seats |
| Parking Sensors/Camera: | Rear parking sensors HD rear vision camera Available 360-degree surround vision camera system (Premier trim) |
| Additional Safety Features: | Forward Collision Alert Automatic Emergency Braking Front Pedestrian Braking Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning Following Distance Indicator IntelliBeam Auto High Beam Assist Rear Cross Traffic Alert (Premier only) Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert (Premier only) Teen Driver Technology Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Safety Alert Seat (vibrational warning for driver – Premier trim) |
Price (If applicable)
| Ex-Showroom Price: | $26,500 (1LT) $29,700 (2LT / Premier) |
| On-Road Price: | $28,500–$31,900 (Varies by state depending on destination fee, registration, and local taxes) |
Chevy’s Bolt EV isn’t a mere compact EV but a utility of today’s city-roads and corporate lanes. A car that beautifully draws electric functionalities with punchy performance on a compact metallic canvas.
Potential Rivals? Electric adversaries such as Nissan Leaf Plus and Hyundai Kona chase numbers and try to deter whereas 2025 Bolt EV engineering is not set out to chase that; it was carved with a different kind of excellence keeping in mind. And when it comes to place value on the altar it quietly subverses even Tesla Model 3.
Bolt EV is a rare amalgamation of acceleration, accessibility and affordability however there’s a “but” in the story and that is Absence of Thermal Battery Preconditioning. A major factor responsible for lazy DC charging especially in cooler climate- a glossed over flaw that is often discarded as tidbit.
If this Archilie’s heel is kept aside, Chevrolet Bolt EV is an astounding product that illuminates Chevrolet’s innovative thought process and meticulous craftsmanship. A car that silently slips the noise nd hold its poise in a world obsessed with horsepowers and high-car hypes.
