Chevy Bolt EV Battery Production Back on Track With Streamlined Manufacturing Process, Diagnostic Software

GM confirmed there is a plan to make sure that customers can charge their Chevy Bolt EV and EUV for their next trip with confidence. Vital software and hardware remedies are now a reality as battery module production has resumed at full speed in Holland and Hazel Park, Michigan.

Battery modules will begin to ship to dealers like us in just a couple weeks. A notification process is in place to inform all affected customers the moment their replacement modules become available. Each customer will also receive an extended battery 8-year/100,000-mile limited warranty. Two months after their release, a brand-new advanced diagnostic software package that can increase available battery charging parameters will be launched to further boost accessibility and longevity.

This software will closely monitor battery performance and report any damage that requires a quick replacement. Car and Driver claimed the “almost instant acceleration,” competitive driving range, and spacious cabin in the 2021 Bolt EV would assure anyone taking the all-electric route that they had made the right choice. The addition of the Premier trim provides ambient interior lighting, leather seats, heated rear seats, and more. The Driver Confidence package hits all the right spots on the safe side with rear-cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, and rear parking sensors. 

The digital instrument cluster display and the central touchscreen feel appropriately modern, and generous front and rear passenger space make the Bolt comfortable and spacious for five. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability are standard, and several EV-specific menus allow for you to quickly check out valuable information such as your remaining range, and exactly how much battery energy is being used. 

Key safety features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. The Edmunds team purchased and extensively tested a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV for three years, tallying 30,000 miles in the process. They loved its practicality as an efficient car for commuting, its outstanding range, and the fact that overall performance never dwindled over the years. 

Green Car Reports Provides Scoop on Chevy's New EV Trademark Filing

GM officially announced last month that there was to be a $300 million investment in the factory that builds the Chevy Bolt EV, leaving a bit of a mystery regarding what other modern-day marvels may be eventually built at the plant. A new trademark filing revealed by GM Authority here gives a bit more detailed of a hint. There they announce that the new vehicle will be called the Bolt EUV, and the Lake Orion plant in Michigan is slated to be the scene of production.

This is the facility that currently has dibs on building the Chevy Sonic, Bolt EV, and formerly prototypes for the Cruise AV. It is the only facility in the world that has the capability to produce autonomous vehicles on a production line, a task that seemed pretty daunting just a few years ago. All of us here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse are excited about the potential that electric cars have to help the environment, and help us cut back on dependency to foreign oil. Our very own team that helped develop the red-hot Camaro eCopo concept is literally making history on a daily basis: it was amazing to see an over 700-horsepower car pop a drag-strip wheelie here in complete silence!

One thing known about this future Chevy EV is that it will share the GM BEV2 platform that underpins the current Bolt EV, and this new car in development will be a size class larger than the current Bolt EV. Just as many other brands are scrambling to assure everyone that “The big switch” is on, the strategy involved introducing 20 all-electric models by the year 2023. The hot button for many here is the daily drive: since a large group of drivers are situated at under 20 miles a day for their commute, fully-electric power seems to suddenly make abundant heaps of sense, as ranges are going up and the notion becomes more viable.

This feature from the folks at Carmagazine.co.UK digs dip into what the next step for the automotive industry is truly going to entail. It really outlines the deep investments that the major brands such as ours are employing to complete the necessary research and development before production, and many across the nation will soon see the benefits. Audi is even coining a new vehicle by the “E-Tron” name, a symbol of just how much things have progressed since “Flynn's Arcade” was featured in the movie we loved from 1982 about the program Tron's voyage deep into computer programming code and lightcycle battles. 

Ford has announced in-depth work on the “Mach 1”, a sporty and muscular model that will most likely be pinned on an Explorer or SUV body. The craze that was all began by startlingly high-powered models like the Tesla Roadster is now going to enjoy a mass offering of practical vehicles that are perfect for the around-town essentials. While the market begins to heat up like mad, Chevy's practical and well-engineered options are sure to pave the way to a sustainable and hassle-free future!

Chevy Took Home A Record 18 Awards Last Week

According to the latest Chevrolet news, they’ve had a pretty good week. Led by the all-new Bolt EV, which won five awards on its own, the brand scored an overall total of 18 awards in automotive and consumer media rankings this past week- a record for Chevy.

The Bolt EV, offering 238 miles of range on a full charge earned a spot on the 2017 Car and Driver 10Best Cars list, in addition to being named “Best New Car to Buy” by Green Car Reports, “Green Car of the Year” by Green Car Journal and “Best EV” by Car Connection.

“The Bolt EV is the newest example of how Chevrolet is driving the industry with leading technology matched with great design and the connectivity that makes customers’ lives easier,” stated Alan Batey, president of GM North America and brand chief, Global Chevrolet. “We’re innovating like never before with more choices for every need and these awards affirm the depth, breadth and value offered by Chevrolet’s lineup.”

To add to the awards, the Camaro 1LE was positioned on the Car and Driver 10Best Cars list for the second year in a row. The Corvette also made this list for the third time in four years.

Finally (we’re running out of breath), Consumer Guide Automotive awarded six Chevy vehicles with “Best Buy” honors and the Impala and Tahoe each received back-to-back Kelley Blue Book Best Buy award recognition in their respective categories.

Needless to say, we’re pretty proud of Chevrolet’s success, especially over this past week! Be sure to stop by Mid-MO Powerhouse to check out and test drive any of these award-winning vehicles for yourself!