3 Reasons to Consider the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Although electric cars only make up about 1 percent of global sales in the automotive industry, the 2017 Chevy Bolt EV provides an interesting look at how these vehicles can forever change how people travel. With the best battery-only range in the market, a surprisingly powerful powertrain, and an appearance that sheds the somewhat awkward aesthetic of traditional electric cars, the Chevy Bolt has everything you want and need to lower your carbon footprint without compromising your style.

Lowering Your Carbon Footprint

If you’re concerned about the growing problem of global warming and greenhouse gases, changing from your current gas guzzler to the 2017 Chevy Bolt EV makes perfect sense. It produces 219 grams of carbon dioxide per mile driven, which is less than half of the 381 grams per mile produced by a gas-powered vehicle.

To achieve these amazing numbers, the Bolt EV relies on a 60-kWh, 350-volt lithium-ion battery that powers a 200-horsepower electric motor. This gives it an MPGe (electric miles per gallon equivalent) of 128 in the city and 110 on the highway. On a single charge, this allows you to go up 238 miles in urban settings or about 190 miles on the Interstate, giving it the longest range of any electric car not named Tesla, and giving that automaker a run for its money in the process.

Power

Electric cars have never been synonymous with power, often shedding some giddy-up in return for fuel economy. This leads consumers to ask, “Why can’t I have both?” Well, the Bolt EV answers that question with a resounding, “You can!” The 200-horsepower engine with 266 pound-feet of torque doesn’t seem all that impressive at first glance, but with a small, lightweight body, it can cruise ahead of the competition with little problem.

Put the pedal to the floor to surge from zero to 60 in just 6.5 seconds while getting up to 93 mph. The latter figure may not seem like much, but when you adhere to the speed limit, the fastest you can go in the United States is 85 mph. This makes the top speed more than enough to suffice, while also preventing the lead-foot from greeting a highway patrol officer face-to-face.

Interior Features

When you hop into the cockpit of the 2017 Bolt EV, you’re greeted with a plethora of features that rival just about any gas-powered car on the road. The 8-inch instrument cluster and 10.2-inch touch-screen display greet you as soon as you’re seated, providing you with an easy-to-use interface for tracking your battery usage or accessing your favorite apps or podcasts.

Optional features include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration, as well as a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot so you’re always connected to work, friends, or family.

With electric car sales up 80 percent over the past year, the Bolt EV appears on pace to shatter records and become the most popular option on American roads. So don’t delay, schedule a test drive to see what it’s like to step into the 21st century.

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