2017 Chevrolet Bolt To Cost $37,495

Sami Haj-Assaad
by Sami Haj-Assaad

Chevrolet‘s all new electric vehicle will not only get 238 miles on a single charge, but will be quite affordable as well, coming in at $37,495 and then under $30,000 thanks to additional tax credits.

Chevrolet notes that customers may be eligible to receive a federal tax credit of up to $7,500, depending on individual tax situations which would bring the cost of the Bolt down to a much more appetizing $29,995.

For reference, the Nissan Leaf starts at just $29,860 before tax credits, but it only offers 84 miles of driving range. The Tesla Model S offers over 200 miles of range, but it costs over $66,000.

This $37,495 price is for the Bolt LT which includes features like a rear vision camera, 8-inch digital gauge cluster, 10.2-inch touch screen, automatic climate control, keyless entry and start and unique, self-sealing Michelin tires. Bolt LT vehicles can also be had with Comfort and Convenience Package, which adds heated front seats, heated leather steering wheel and a auto-dimming rear view mirror. LT models can also be equipped with the Driver Confidence I Package, which includes driver assistance features like side blind zone alert, lane change alert, rear cross-traffic alert, rear park assist.

Buyers can opt for a Premier trim that includes the content from the Comfort and Convenience package, and then adds a few more features over the LT model. Premier trims include leather seating, roof rails and can be equipped with the Infotainment Package and Driver Confidence II Package.

“Value is a hallmark for Chevrolet and the pricing of the Bolt EV proves we’re serious about delivering the first affordable EV with plenty of range for our customers,” said Alan Batey, president of GM North America. “We have kept our promise yet again, first on range and now on price.”

The Bolt is scheduled to hit dealers later this year, and is considered to be a huge milestone for affordable electric vehicles that can surpass 200 miles on a single charge.

This range is thanks to the cars 60kWh battery which provides juice to an electric motor powering the front wheels. The motor makes 200 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque, allowing the crossover-like EV to hit 60 mph in about seven seconds.

Charging times haven’t been fully revealed by Chevrolet assures us that the 7.2 kW onboard charger will result in a full charge overnight from a 240 volt outlet. The automaker also notes that a 50 miles can be recharged in less than two hours. Bolt buyers can also get an optional DC Fast Charging system that uses SAE Combo connector, and would be able to recharge up to 90 miles of range in 30 minutes.

For more information on the upcoming Chevrolet Bolt, be sure to check out our drive of the prototype back in January.

Discuss this story at our Chevy Bolt Forum

Sami Haj-Assaad
Sami Haj-Assaad

Sami has an unquenchable thirst for car knowledge and has been at AutoGuide for the past six years. He has a degree in journalism and media studies from the University of Guelph-Humber in Toronto and has won multiple journalism awards from the Automotive Journalist Association of Canada. Sami is also on the jury for the World Car Awards.

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  • Smartacus Smartacus on Sep 20, 2016

    quite a bit of money to save money on gas.

  • Rick Rick on Sep 21, 2016

    Oh the lengths to which the 'greenies' will promote completely impractical transportation. Chevrolet should place its collective reputation in hiding with this latest folly. Federal taxpayers are to subsidize the purchase by $7,500 and people can travel a red hot 238 miles before spending hours to recharge at their homes, perhaps less time at a 'rapid' charging station (30 minutes minimum vs. 5 minutes for conventional fuel) and a much, much longer range with conventional fuel. When the batteries are sufficiently advanced to duplicate what we have with conventional fuels, let me know. Otherwise, no amount of hyperbole will gain mass market share for these toys.

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