First Drive: Chevrolet Bolt EV

Text and Photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Chevy Bolt EV is a complete EV solution which brings a fresh perspective to how we think about electric cars. This is a great car, it is fun to drive, has lots of room where it counts and makes owning and driving an EV really feel like you're in the future.

Palo Alto, CA - Having covered the development, launch and now a world premiere first drive of the anticipated Chevrolet Bolt EV has challenged everything I thought I knew about cars, about driving, and about the future of transportation.

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Dubuc Motors promises 2017 release for its all-electric supercar

Quebec-based Dubuc Motor first showed off its futuristic Tomahawk concept back in 2013. Now, it’s getting closer to production as the North American brand promises its first release next year. The new Tomahawk ditches the two-seat, mid-engine configuration for a four-seater with both front and rear electric motors with all-wheel drive. But it still keeps that aggressive look, complete with scissor-style doors.

According to Dubuc engineers, the planned top speed for the all-electric car is around 160mph with it being capable of 0-60mph in three seconds. No word on the powertrain yet but with the flat undercarriage of the EV, its battery layout could be distributed along the floor. The goal for the battery is a 300-mile range. Dubuc says they’ve started to show off the Tomahawk at auto shows. It carries a US$110,000 price tag and early buyers can make a $5,000 deposit to reserve one of the first models to come out in 2017.

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CES 2016: Chevy Bolt EV ushers in age of more affordable electric vehicles

Chevrolet took the wraps off the production version of the anticipated Chevy Bolt at the Internatonal CES in Las Vegas. The 2017 Bolt EV will offer a range of 200 miles on a full battery charge and is expected to sell for under US $30,000.00, which is a price point that many believe is ideal for a viable EV that the public could buy into. This electriv vehicle comes in compact hatchback form, Chevy says it will take 9 hours to charge via your standard power outlet and should be available in North America late 2016.

Replete with the latest technologies, the Bolt EV will come with 4G-LTE, can be monitored and controlled remotely with a smartphone app, as well as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto infotainment links. It also features proactive safety and assistive driving features.

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