The small yet powerful EV car from Chevrolet has always made the critics and customers happy. It is a subcompact hatchback that was first produced by General Motors. Interestingly, the EV car was sold under Chevrolet’s name in the automobile market.
The development of Bolt began way back in 2012 just with a team of 180 people. Today, the Bolt EV is built with the whole Chevrolet family with love and care. Additionally, in the initial phase, the Bolt EV was made available to only 50 states in the country but, that increased later on.
In the same way, we are going to see a new version of the Chevrolet Bolt EV in the current year. The design of the model has always been straightforward. The Chevrolet Bolt gives good competition to many other hatchback models in the market.
Today, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV faces stiff competition from other segments like the 2022 Hyundai Kona, 2022 Kia Niro, 2022 Tesla Model 3, and many more. The 2022 version of the Chevrolet Bolt EV will be made available in two different trim levels and are 1LT, and 2LT.
There is a slight price difference among the trim levels of Bolt. Additionally, there are some features that might not be made available in the lowest trim level of the model. Let us find out the features and price tag of the two trim levels of the Chevrolet Bolt EV.
| Trim Name | 1LT | 2LT |
| Price Tag | $31,998 | $35,200 |
| Key Features | Column-Mounted Electric Steering | Includes most of the features from 1LT |
| Jet Black Cloth Trim | Blind-Spot Monitoring System | |
| Bluetooth | Rear Parking Sensors | |
| Navigation System | Power Liftgate | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Control System | Power Mirror(s) | |
| Auxiliary Audio Input | Adaptive Cruise Control (optional) | |
| Six-Speaker premium sound system | Climate Control | |
| The 10.2-inch central infotainment screen | Heated Steering Wheel | |
| Remote Trunk Release | ||
| Remote Engine Start |
With a $4,000 price difference, there are some interesting features present inside the 2LT. The 2LT offers Heated Steering Wheel which is not available in the lower trim level. Additionally, the Adaptive Cruise Control is made optional in the upper trim level of the Chevrolet Bolt EV.
Opting for the 2LT would be a great choice as it offers additional benefits and comforts. But, if the customer is just willing to upgrade the 1LT then they can just opt for the additional packages offered by the company.
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV Engine and Performance
The 2022 version of the Chevrolet Bolt EV might come with better performance. But, the mechanics inside the model will be the same there will be no major changes. There will be the same permanent magnet electric motor fixed on the front axle.
Additionally, the electric engine of the Chevrolet Bolt EV can churn out 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. With that price tag, the power and torque outcome from the hatchback is amazing. The power is equally distributed to the front wheels of the model through a superior Single-speed direct-drive transmission.
On the other hand, the electric engine of the hatchback helps the car speed from 0-60 MPH in just 6.5 seconds. The Chevrolet Bolt EV completes its quarter-mile run in 14.9 seconds with a top speed of 93 miles per hour. Let us look at the performance of its other rivals in the market.
| Models | 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2022 Kia Niro EV | 2022 Hyundai Kona |
| Price Tag | $31,998 | $41,200 | $35,100 |
| Engine | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Direct | Single-Speed Direct | Single-Speed Direct |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Power | 200 hp | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 266 lb-ft | 291 lb-ft | 291 lb-ft |
| 0-60 MPH (sec) | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Quarter-Mile (sec) | 14.9 | 14.8 | 15.0 |
| Top Speed (MPH) | 93 | 108 | 107 |
The Hyundai Kona and Kia Niro seem to be getting along together. The power and torque outcomes of Niro and Kona are the same but, not the 0-60 and quarter-mile run. The Kona completes the 0-60MPH run in just 6.4 seconds that is 0.1 seconds faster than the Chevrolet Bolt EV. The Kona might be fast in its 0-60 MPH run but, slows down in the long run. The Kia Niro completes the quarter-mile run in just 14.8 seconds which is the fastest in the segment. The second position is taken by Chevrolet Bolt with a difference of 0.1 seconds.
Battery Performance & Range of 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Ever since its establishment in the market, the Chevrolet Bolt EV has always provided above-average mileage. The electric hatchback offers a good range with a straight 10-hour charge. The company does provide with fast-charging set up, using that will further improve the charging time of the Chevrolet Bolt EV.
The engine of the Chevrolet Bolt EV will offer 127 MPGe in the city, 108 MPGe on the highway, and 118 MPGe as combined. All of these with a battery capacity of 65.0 kWh also happen to be the best in the segment.
| Models | 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2022 Kia Niro EV | 2022 Hyundai Kona |
| MPGe (city) | 127 | 123 | 132 |
| MPGe (highway) | 108 | 102 | 108 |
| MPGe (combined) | 118 | 112 | 120 |
| Range (miles) | 259 | 239 | 258 |
The Chevrolet Bolt EV has the highest battery capacity but is not as good as Hyundai Kona. The Hyundai Kona offers great MPGe figures in the segment. The second position is taken by the Chevrolet Bolt EV with the highest range than any other model. Unfortunately, the Kia Niro has the lowest MPGe figures as compared to the other rivals in the market.
Interior of 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
The interior of the Chevrolet Bolt EV is just amazing. One would not believe that there are so many interesting features and layouts with such a budgeted price tag. The interior cabin looks futuristic and the electric steering wheel is filled with features for driver’s comfort.
The front dashboard of the Bolt EV is covered with soft materials and is the best in the market. The lowest trim level is stitched with cloth seats but, the upper is stitched with leather upholstery. The passengers on both the cabins get an ample amount of head, shoulder, and legroom.
The infotainment system of the Chevrolet Bolt EV features a lot of features. The size of the infotainment system is 10.2-inch which is the best in that price range. The infotainment system features some features like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 4G LTE, Wi-FI, Amazon Alexa, Spotify, and many more.
Price Tag of 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
The 2022 version of Chevrolet Bolt will be priced at $31,000 for the lowest trim level and for the second trim level, the expected price is $34,200.
