"It didn't charge very fast, and people found the seats quite uncomfortable. But it could get more than 230 miles on a single charge-a lot in 2017-and you didn't have to be flush to afford one. Oh, and it was also pretty good to drive. I know I was a fan from the first time I tried a prototype at CES in 2016."
"Understandably, Bolt fans were upset when Chevy decided to kill off the car. Yes, it lacked features compared to more modern EVs, but it is also the brand's bestselling EV by quite a country mile. "Not to worry," said the executives, who told us they had something better coming built on the platform they used to call Ultium but don't anymore. Starting at around the same $35,000 price tag the Bolt launched with, this would be the new Equinox EV."
"That $34,995 price tag was perhaps a bit more appealing when the car was eligible for the now-dead $7,500 IRS clean vehicle tax credit. Truth be told, the LT1 spec is a little bare-boned, and you'll need to step up to the LT2 we tested-which starts at $40,295-if you want things like heated seats or wireless charging for your devices."
The Chevrolet Bolt delivered affordable long-range EV driving with more than 230 miles per charge, slower charging, and criticized seating comfort. Chevrolet replaced the Bolt with the Equinox EV, priced from $34,995 with a better-equipped LT2 starting at $40,295 and earlier eligibility for a $7,500 tax credit. Used Equinox EVs with decent specs have already depreciated, offering bargains within a year of launch. The Equinox EV is larger, measuring 190.6 inches long, 77 inches wide, and 64.8 inches tall, placing it in a higher vehicle class than the subcompact Bolt. The Equinox prioritizes passenger comfort with fuller seats and a suspension tuned for a smoother ride.
Read at Ars Technica
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