Chevrolet Bolt EV 2017–2019 car dimensions: 4166 mm long, 1765 mm wide and 1595 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,625 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 479 litres.
The LT cabin centers on a 10.2-inch touchscreen with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus a configurable digital cluster. Automatic climate control and cruise control are standard. A rearview camera is standard. Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert and rear parking sensors come in the available Driver Confidence package. Low-speed automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist with departure warning, and related alerts arrive only with the Driver Confidence II package.
Cargo volume is 479 liters behind the rear seats. The 60/40-split rear seats fold to open 1603 liters. A covered charging-cord storage area is included and a double-floor cargo option is available.
The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. No factory towing capacity, payload rating, heavy-duty cooling, or reinforced suspension is listed for work use.
The cabin offers upright seating and a large glass area for strong outward visibility and a sense of space for five. LT models use cloth seats with 6-way manual front adjustments. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel come via the Comfort and Convenience package. Premier adds leather and heated rear seats. Automatic climate control is standard. Materials feel basic with hard plastics.
All-electric with EPA-estimated 238-mile range.
Tire rotation recommended every 7,500 miles.
IIHS Top Safety Pick with optional front crash prevention.
10 standard airbags plus rear vision camera.
Battery and electric components covered 8 years/100,000 miles.
This is a pure electric vehicle with a 60-kWh battery. It delivers an EPA-estimated 238 miles of range. A 240-volt charger fills it from empty in about 9.3 hours. DC fast charging is optional and can add significant range in 30 minutes.
Routine service is light. Tire rotations are due every 7,500 miles. The cabin air filter needs replacement every 22,500 miles or two years. Coolant circuits are drained and filled at 150,000 miles. Brake fluid is replaced every five years. No oil changes or spark plugs are required.
Crash protection includes 10 standard airbags and a rear vision camera. The car earned IIHS Top Safety Pick status when fitted with the optional front crash prevention system, scoring Good in all crashworthiness tests. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and other aids are available in packages. NHTSA did not publish a full star rating for the 2017 model.
Ownership centers on charging access and tire care. The propulsion battery carries an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty. Regenerative braking reduces wear on the friction brakes. Keep the charge port clean and monitor tire wear, as EV torque can accelerate it.
Length 4166 mm, Width 1765 mm, Height 1595 mm, Wheelbase 2601 mm (Bolt EV 2017–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Specifications, 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Order Guide, published 23 September 2016, the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Specifications repeat those exterior millimetres.