Many car buyers are considering electric vehicles, or EVs, for the first time and they’re facing more choices than ever. They are also facing sky-high prices. The average transaction price of an EV in July was $66,000 according to Cox Automotive. That makes the price of the Chevrolet EUV, a crossover rendition of the smaller Bolt EV, well worth considering despite the lack of a $7,500 federal tax credit.
The Bolt EV debuted in 2017 as a four-door hatchback and was the company’s first mass-produced EV with 200 miles of range and a spacious interior despite its diminutive footprint. But GM’s usual lack of marketing, and two years of recalls due to battery fires, have done little to endear it to anyone. Yet the fires were a result of a manufacturing failure by battery supplier LG Chem, not GM. Once the issue was resolved, the solution was incorporated into new battery modules and retrofitted into recalled ones. The new packs, manufactured in Michigan, are warrantied for eight years and 100,000 miles.
Once the assembly lines were rolling again, the Bolt EV was joined by the Bolt EUV, or Electric Utility Vehicle, that’s 6.3 inches longer than the Bolt EV while being only 0.2 inch taller and wider. This adds a meaningful 2.6 cubic feet of passenger space compared to the Bolt EV. It can clearly be seen in the rear seat, where leg room is far more hospitable for adults. The driver sits up high with a commanding view of the road with good seat comfort and rear visibility.
