2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Charges Onto Scene With Upgraded Interior, Revolutionary Super Cruise, Interior Improvements

The all-electric Chevy Bolt has been updated for 2022, and all of us here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse are eager to see the interior improvements. The five-passenger EUV is a bit larger and features better technology than its predecessor.

The EUV is about six inches longer than the Bolt, providing three more inches of legroom for rear-seat passengers. There is an all-new seat design that features additional padding, and the luxury of heated and ventilated front seats is available. The rear bench is a 50/50 split fold-down design with a built-in center armrest. On the dash is an 8.0-inch color gauge cluster and 10.2-inch touchscreen providing access to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Alexa, Spotify, and The Weather Channel.

As you enjoy the absence of trips to the gas pump, you’ll benefit from wireless cell phone charging, automatic emergency braking, a high-def rear vision camera, lane keep assist, forward collision alert, automatic high beams, and front pedestrian braking. Available driver-assists include a surround-view camera, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and Super Cruise, the hands-free driver assist that takes care of steering for you.

There is a new toggle switch to select park, drive, and reverse that leaves a good amount of space in the center console. The redesigned interior features brand-new display screens, a stylish toggle gear selector, and upped overall quality of the soft-touch materials for a much more premium look. On the flat-bottom steering wheel, there is a regen braking on-demand paddle. Also on the wheel: a crisp black Chevy bowtie logo. 

The Bolt EUV can regain an impressive 95 miles of range in 30 minutes with a DC fast charger. The tradition and appeal of the gas-powered engine will linger for quite some time, but as soon as you experience the convenience of knocking out your to-do list on electricity alone, you'll agree the benefits of the future are the solutions to problems of the present! 

Cents and Sensibility: 5 Reasons Why The 2022 Bolt EUV Tops The Tesla Model 3

When it comes to EPA range estimates, technology features, and presentation for electric vehicles, the Tesla Model 3 is considered the industry standard. However, we here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse think the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV may have it beat. The Edmunds.com staff recently published a blog that made a solid argument with a few good reasons why the Bolt EUV is a better choice than Tesla’s entry-level offering of the 2021 Model 3.

Weight on Wallet Factor: The official price difference between the two cars is approximately $7,000. The base trim for the Tesla gets you faux leather seating, heated seats, larger wheels, and onboard navigation. However, when stacked up against our Bolt EUV, the top Premiere trim level will get you many of these options plus cooled seats, and the EUV still has a lower final price than the base Model 3. If you are willing to wait until fall, there’s a good chance that you will see numerous manufacturer incentives on the Bolt EUV, which will provide even more in the way of savings.

The Star-Studded Super Cruise: Both the Tesla and the Bolt EUV boast features to reduce the strain of driving. Our Bolt EUV features Super Cruise, and the Tesla has its own type of Full Self-Driving Capability. You need the top Premiere trim on the Bolt EUV to gain access to Super Cruise, but obtaining the Model 3’s option costs roughly $7,800 more. Consumer Reports gave the Bolt EUV’s Super Cruise top marks in a 2020 ranking of active driving assistance systems.

Benefits of a Time-Backed Network: There are only about 120 Tesla service centers in the nation. Being backed by Chevy grants you access to services from over 4,200 dealerships across the country, and if you find yourself needing assistance while far away from home, we’ve got you covered!

Space For Stuff: The hatchback design you’ll find in the Bolt EUV offers more cargo-friendly space at 16.3 cubic inches. The Model Y from the Tesla camp provides a bit more, but you are looking at about $18,000 minimum more in spend. The Bolt EUV has come such a long way since the 2019 EV model, with awesome design, great technology, and wider everyday appeal.

Fulfilling Real World Expectations: The Bolt EUV has an EPA-estimated range of 247 miles, while the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is rated at about 20 miles more. But, when push comes to shove, the real-world finish is sometimes a bit different. When the Model 3 has been pushed to perform, it sometimes comes up short, but the Bolt EUV has proven itself able to exceed its EPA rating by 7%. The Edmunds staff will soon make an official go of it for themselves, and circle back to us with the official findings.