[2021 Green Mobility Award] Chevrolet Bolt EV, 414 km per Charge and Longest Range in Its Class

Mobility Technology Award (Asia Economy President's Award) Korea GM

The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV is upgraded with a new large-capacity 66 kWh battery package, allowing it to travel 414 km on a single charge, which is 31 km more than the previous model.

[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] The Chevrolet Bolt EV, released by Korea GM, is a landmark model that opened the door to the domestic long-distance electric vehicle market. It is also the only electric vehicle sold by a domestic automaker that is designed based on a dedicated electric vehicle platform.

The 2020 model, launched in June last year, is characterized by an upgrade to a new large-capacity 66 kWh battery pack. The new battery pack consists of 288 lithium-ion battery cells supplied by LG Chem, operated with an optimal thermal management system to maximize efficiency and battery life.

Accordingly, the Chevrolet Bolt EV has been certified to have a driving range of 414 km on a single charge. This is 31 km longer than the previous model, making it the longest range among vehicles in its class. Additionally, it can charge 80% of the battery capacity within one hour during fast charging.

Also, as a model designed based on a dedicated electric vehicle platform, the Chevrolet Bolt EV features a dynamic crossover style with a futuristic exterior, and achieves a spacious interior relative to its body size through space optimized for electric vehicles.

Furthermore, Chevrolet has been steadily expanding the ‘Bolt EV Service Centers’ equipped with specialized electric vehicle maintenance technology and equipment to provide high-quality service anywhere nationwide. Currently, 98 service centers across the country offer prompt and high-quality service. Korea GM also provides differentiated services to Chevrolet Bolt EV customers, such as free towing service for up to 5 years in case of battery discharge (within 80 km one way).

In particular, the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV froze its selling price without any increase despite the increase in battery capacity, which accounts for a large portion of the cost, and additional product improvements.

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